I am a Swedish university professor who spent 4 1/2 months at the UCLA, which is situated at walking/biking distance. A few days before I moved into the apartment, I had a letter from the host with detailed move-in instructions that were very helpful. Whenever I had problems in the apartment (TV, garage-opener etc.) he came back to me almost instantly with help. The apartment is small, but contains all basic equipment along with a fast internet connection. It has a large window to the north with a very nice view over Wilshire Blvd and the hills. The neighbors are quiet. The apartment is located in a busy part of Westwood with some noise from traffic and local businesses. On the other hand, there are many good restaurants in the neighborhood and also well-functioning bus lines to Santa Monica, Hollywood, Downtown LA, and Culver City. The laundry room is well equipped but could need some cleaning.