We stayed at Vanya's for 3 nights - the unit is as advertised and here's the verdict on what we found. We are a family of 5 - 3 kids, 2 adults. We stayed to visit Universal Studios and Hollywood.
Pros:
1. Location is excellent - I was really happy with this choice. Parking is on-street and Vanya provided a parking pass and it wasn't a big deal. You can walk to Universal if you like. Plus, it is a really short drive to Hollywood (ie: Walk of Fame etc). I can't say enough about the location.
2. Vanya's communication is excellent - he is really quick to reply and takes all issues seriously.
3. Older building/Tasteful Interior Renovation - the suite has clearly been remodeled and it is quite nice (despite the cons).
4. Security was decent - at least I felt safe in this location, despite the front door having street access.
Cons:
1. State of Repair - the unit is showing signs of wear and tear. Towel bars are falling off, large holes in closet ceiling, couch is 'very well used', blinds are physically destoyed or not working and a few other issues... it took what I was expecting to be really nice and new to being 'just ok'. I have advised Vanya about this, so hopefully he gets the message.
2. Ventillation System and Pot Smoking: Apparently the neighbors in the neighboring suite (also Airbnb suite) liked to smoke pot, and it stunk the place up like crazy - particularly the 2nd bedroom. Everytime they lit up we knew it. It was so bad we had to move our kids and the 2nd bedroom mattress to the living room area. But, like noted above, I reached out to Vanya at around 9:30pm, and he got back to me immediately and resolved the situation - no one is allowed to smoke on the property. This is not his fault and he rectified it which was excellent and really appreciated.
3. Water Noise: It is an older building and when any plumbing is used inside the suite, everyone in the suite knows it. No one will sleep through anyone using the shower or bath or flushing the toilet...
At the end of it all, I can't say I'd stay again without these issues being addressed. It is a very nice suite with a bit of personality I suppose you could say.