Ken's place was a good option for our short stay in LA. We spent two nights there and arrived at his place late both nights so unfortunately we did not see or meet Ken in-person. Ken was welcoming and friendly via message. He communicated well and instructions for getting in and out were clear and easy. We cooked breakfast both mornings in the small, no frills, kitchen. The kitchen had a few old pots and pans and not many utensils. If you plan to cook something bring whatever condiments (butter, oils, sauces) you need because those were not provided. There was salt and peeper, ketchup and a few bottles of water in the fridge. A french press and coffee grounds are provided but we end up getting coffee out because we forgot to buy cream and sugar. Make sure you clean up well after cooking and don't leave any food out, there are ant traps out and we noticed some ants crawling around a pan we left soaking in the sink. But when we cleaned up really well the next day and saw no ants.
A small portable cooler, freezer pack, and beach towels were provided which I thought was a nice touch! There were plenty of clean bath towels. The place gets a lot of light in the morning, with sky lights and large windows so if you are a late sleeper I would suggest a sleeping mask. Overall it was a cute and comfortable place with an awesome view of the neighborhood. I would stay here again.