This was an amazing experience for me, especially as a first-timer in Airbnb. I would definitely recommend Pamela, not only because of her hospitality (e.g. she went out of her way to pick me up from the bus stop to her house), but also because she can be very understanding and flexible.

I regret not being able to interact with Pamela and her family a lot, mainly because I worked during most of the week, but when I did interact, it was always pleasant. Additionally, Pamela was very respectful of my privacy, when needed.

The room itself is small and cozy, with all amenities: dresser, closet, a desk (but I chose to work on the bed), and easy access to the bathroom.

Pamela gave very good recommendation of places to visit around the neighborhood, from restaurants to other facilities. I personally like her barber recommendation, $7 for a cut and about 5 minutes of walking away. If you want to buy (cheap) grocery, Smart and Final is about 3 minutes of walking. Transportation is simple, one block to get to a bus stop, and maybe one more minute of walking to get to the Blue Line.

Overall, it was a great experience, and if I were to visit SoCal again, I'd choose to stay here again for sure.