We are not familiar with the area at all but we were in LA for a USC Commencement. The commute isn't a far distance, but definitely, allow time for the always busy LA freeways.
Two of the bedrooms each have a full-size bed and a third bedroom has a twin bed. There are two futon like couches in the living room which can accommodate smaller individuals. Not necessarily for a 6'2 person, but he made it work.
We went to a cute little farmers market in Burbank about four miles away. While in Burbank we ate at Another Broken Egg Cafe, Gus's World Favorite Fried Chicken, all in the same Burbank area. Christopher's house is also wicked close to Universal Studios. The City Walk of Universal is free.
It was a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely stay again, but this time we would fly into the very close and convienient Burbank Aiport instead of LAX.