My stay with Gillian was great! From the pre-checkin communication, to her helping me with my bags upon arrival and helping me take them to my car upon departure, to our conversations about life and love, all went smoothly and easily. She is friendly, honest, and we had a few interesting talks about culture, relationships, and our passions in life.
Access to laundry (helpful if you're staying a week or longer!), close to Culver City, Venice, Santa Monica (most importantly, to my yoga studio in Venice), and close to bike trails. Her home gets lots of light in the morning, which I love.
My room had a large wooden desk, its own bathroom and shower, and a large closet filled with all the hangers you desire. Shampoo and conditioner are provided, though I brought my own. There's also a balcony attached to the room.
There is another room on the floor across the hall from your room, which is also rented out via Airbnb. Gillian is respectful, kind, and goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable. Her son, who normally lives elsewhere, sometimes comes by the house and he is also respectful and nice. I highly recommend a solo traveler to stay in the room I stayed in. If you are traveling with someone, the other room would work well as it has a queen sized bed.
A small point but important for me - I liked not having to buy bottled water because the fridge makes water. The little things added up to overall a wonderful stay.