Very cozy, nice, clean place. Good for a budget travelers - just a little bit far from L.A. downtown, but there's a bus 490 which brings you to the city in about 50 minutes. Bus station is located 10min maximum from Lisa's house, so you don't need to wake up too soon. Of course, if you have a car, going to L.A. is much easier - like everything in this area. But it's ok for "public transport travelers" like I was :) Lisa is very sympathic and I enjoyed the evenings in her calm back yard. The neighborhood is safe ... grocery shop (Superior Grocers) located about 15 - 20mins walking.