I had a great time staying at this amazing, creative space in a vibrant, dynamic part of DTLA. Svetlana is a wonderful host, she's friendly, made me feel very welcome, and quite the artist! She even invited me to a very cool live jazz performance in a cozy wine bar in Echo Park. I'm so glad I picked this space and I got to know Svetlana a little better.

Some notes on the neighborhood--

Parking is a problem and expensive both on the street and in the many parking lots in the area, but that's reality in DTLA. Street parking fees/restrictions are strictly enforced by LADOT. Read all the street/parking signs; worst case is your car getting towed.

The immediate area is full of textile/fabric stores and gets plenty of foot traffic in the day but deserted at night.

Skid Row is two streets away. You'll see plenty of "characters" generally everywhere in DTLA. Be completely aware of where you are at all times, put away the smartphone when walking, use common sense, and remember that you are in a city, not a theme park.

DTLA is quite walkable. There are plenty of things to see/eat/do. Lyft Line was around $4 for a 10-minute ride on a Friday/Saturday night.