I stayed at Susie's place for 2 months during my internship at JPL. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Pros:
- Susie was extremely hospitable and very nice
- Walking distance from both JPL and the nearest grocery stores (Ralphs and Trader Joes), all about 1 mile away
- Very nice neighborhood. I walked to work everyday and felt safe at all times
- My own personal bathroom
- The room was open and cozy
Cons:
- One of the permanent residents is a smoker (sometimes the smell would drift into the room)
- Not much noise privacy (I could hear anything said in the living room / kitchen from my room and they could hear me). I'd recommend bringing ear plugs if you are a light sleeper
- The room did not have an external door lock
Overall, I very much enjoyed my stay. The convenience of the location and Susie's warm hospitality made up for most of the cons on the list above. Once, she cooked some fried dumplings for me; they were amazing!