Jim and Arleen are very nice, communicative, and respond promptly to issues which is what I expect. Through no fault of their own the LADWP screwed up the pipes, which caused a disturbance. However, Jim and Arleen provided a rebate, which I appreciated. The house is situated in a great location, especially if, like me, you didn't come with a car. It was about a 10 minute walk to Hollywood Blvd and the metro (all public transport in LA is free right now).
It wasn't noisy and I felt safe. A cleaning crew came once a week. The keyless entry setup was great and added an extra layer of security as each individual room also had a keypad.
After staying in the house I decided to make a permanent transition to Los Angeles. Jim helped me with necessary documents to pull that off, which was above and beyond his duties as a host. I'm eternally grateful for that gesture.
Overall, I would give them an A rating for hosting. If I ever have friends coming for a long term I will definitely recommend staying with Jim and Arleen!