We stayed 2 night in LA on our trip back home. We didn't know when we were going to check in and Darryl always was super flexible and answering lighting fast.
On thing we've noticed was that everything was absolutely ultra clean, room and common areas as well.
Neighbour is super safe, you can walk safely either night or day. You need to drive to get to bar area, but there's an area with restaurants nearby. Lyft/Uber is $12-$17 away from Venice.
Room was pretty big, you've plenny space to move around and place your things, also has a nice wardrobe and also a little room we're you can place your luggage if long staying.
I'd absolutely come back to Darryl's place if coming to LA.