Helen is a superb host and her home is very cozy and comfortable. The bathroom is very clean and well appointed and there is an excellent kitchen available for use. The mattress I slept on was great hi-quality foam.
The neighborhood is interesting. With lots of original old LA bungalows, it's a working class, low to mid income area that is very quickly gentrifying. I did not feel unsafe walking around at night.
Helen went out of her way to make me feel welcome and I will definitely want to stay here again on a future business trip to LA. Highly recommended.