It was easy to communicate with Paula via Airbnb messages. The formal check-in time was 1 p.m. for my sister and me, due to another guest needing to check out. However, Paula was very flexible in allowing us to drop off our bags and pick up the key a few hours before that -- this was something that we discussed ahead of time.
It was nice having a spacious bedroom with a TV, WiFi, and a private bathroom, plus the option to use a separate exit/entrance. Paula's home is in a residential neighborhood with a lot of street parking, while also being within walking distance to public transit. It was a shared living environment with other guests, but everyone respected each other's peace and privacy during our stay.
If I ever want to visit this part of L.A. again, I would definitely be interested in staying with Paula in the future.