I stayed at Ines's place for 3 weeks, and it was a great place to be. The room is spacious, with a walk-in closet, a mini-fridge, and a desk. I had everything I needed. The area is very close to Venice beach; you can either bike (I used the Metro bikes) or take the bus. There are also some excellent restaurants a few blocks away. The area is very calm and it felt safe.