Brendan & stina are very friendly, open-hearted and hospitable people. You can use the kitchen and bathroom at any time. It's a great place to meet people from all over the world. The neighborhood is mostly hispanic and we meet couples from china, holland and germany. The dog is very nice and quiet.
It is a fun place to stay at. Only downside: you should not stay here if you consider yourself a "monk-like" person when it comes to cleanliness.
It was a great experience and it is a good starting point (close to metro) to explore L.A.