Tony was wonderful, so helpful and hospitable, and had great advice about the area. This spot is also much less expensive for the area than most hotels, especially when you consider the cost of parking (hotels will charge like $40/night). There was lots of parking on the street right outside the house, and you just have to move the car to the other side of the street for street-sweeping Thursday/Friday.
I stayed here only a couple of days, and the place is small but clean and well-equipped, and a short walk to Melrose and a slightly longer walk (or short drive) to Fairfax and other nearby spots.