I travel to LA quite often for work, staying a week or two at a time, and have booked a number of Airbnbs around West LA. Carly's apartment was without a doubt not only the best LA apartment I've seen but nearly half the price of many others in the area. Do yourself a favor and book it!
Decor: From the outside the apartment complex is nothing special, but on the inside this place is a hidden gem. Quality hardwood floors, warm lighting, a huge sectional couch, luxurious rugs, a comfortable bed (although I took the mattress topper off, finding the mattress itself more comfortable), and cute photos and decorations create a homey feel and make it unmistakable that this apartment is actually lived-in, not a sterile "Airbnb only" unit like so many these days. There was central heating and fans, so the temperature was always exactly what I wanted.
Location: Can't be beat. Steps from commercial Beverly Hills (but on a quiet street) means there is coffee and food readily available until 11pm or so. Personally, Beverly Hills is not my favorite neighborhood (it's expensive and touristy), but 1) commuting to UCLA was a quick, 10 minute car or bus ride down Wilshire; and 2) this neighborhood is perfect for traveling around the city and largely avoiding traffic.
Communication: Carly was out of town for all but my last night (of 14) there, but Ajay, who lives in the same apartment complex, managed the apartment in the meantime. Ajay is incredibly nice, communicative, respectful, and was fun to get to know. She also had a cleaner come mid-way through my stay, who themself did an amazing job. Although I only got to talk to Carly for a little bit, she was also a very friendly and gracious host.
Extras: Carly has a hamster, Marbles, who lives in a little enclosure in the dining room. Marbles is very cute and social, will walk onto and eat from your hand if you put a little food in it, and enjoys rolling around the apartment in her clear, plastic ball. Carly also has two 19-year-old(!) dogs, Patch and Paisley, who were super sweet and loving. Despite the pets, the apartment was very clean, and air purifiers keep the air smelling nice. What else? The shower has insanely good water pressure, and the water stays hot. The wifi is strong. There is a full kitchen and room to stock things in the fridge/freezer. Purified hot and cold water is available from a water cooler in the dining room. There is a French press (apparently) that I didn't use, but it's there. That's all. Stay here.