The owners, Patricia, and her husband, Richard, are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They will do everything in their power to accommodate you and make sure that you have the best experience. They respond to any queries almost immediately, and give you great tips so you can make the most of your experience.
Coming to the place itself, it is a backhouse but barely feels like one. I would say it is more along the lines of a 1BR with a hall w/ kitchenette and a full sized bathroom. The owners love cleanliness, and the place was sparkling clean when I arrived. Patricia will also arrange for someone to clean the apartment periodically. The internet is blazing fast, and they accepted my request to activate all the channels on Spectrum TV. The bedroom and bathroom are very spacious. The only thing I had a minor problem with was the layout of the hall. The hall feels a little narrow due to the way the backhouse has been designed, but other than that, it's a great 1BR/studio overall.
The location itself was great for me as it was very close to work. The neighborhood felt very safe, and I didn't have much of a problem going around past midnight. The lighting on the streets isn't great, but that's a problem with LA in general. You'll have quite a few restaurants and grocery stores within a 1-2mile radius (max). It would be great if you have a car, but there are some restaurants within walking distance as well. Century City, The Grove, Culver City, and Santa Monica are all about 15 minutes-20 minutes away (depending on traffic conditions), and the metro that runs all the way to downtown is close by as well.
Overall, I had an excellent stay and would certainly recommend this to anyone. Come for the place and stay for the owners and their family. The Indian restaurants close by are a bonus.