I was Todd's first guest that was also a host at Airbnb. :-)
I find the Airbnb concept very nice. We use it to share our holiday home so other people can enjoy it when we are not there.
I regret however that the platform made expectations/demands very high: guests expect hotel like services (or better) at sharper prices. I don't agree, this is about sharing an extra place at your home to offer an easygoing and laidback solution.
This was the first time I had the feeling I had the real airbnb experience! This guest house was not managed in "agency" style by young people that manage 10 different houses and make a living out of it. This was not a business. It was a "real" guest house in the back yard of a friendly couple, with all comfort but with a homey feeling. (But still very well organised and friendly touches!)
Todd and Rebecca were excellent hosts: they had prepared information about Encino, Los Angeles, and everything was spotless clean.
The price was very very good, especially compared to other places in the same neighborhood.
Todd replied all messages very quickly and I can't say anything negative at all about the guesthouse.
Just book this place if you are looking at it!