Ryan's Airbnb is centrally located in the hip Filmore District and within walking distance of beautiful Japantown. I used to live in the neighborhood, so I was already familiar with the streets, hills, and local shops. Some of my food recommendations within walking distance include Sweet Maple, Roam Artisan Burgers, and Philmore Creamery.
The house itself was beautiful and I loved the large private room. I really appreciated the beautifully designed en suite bathroom. There was also a deep soaker tub with jets (although I didn't use it)! There wasn't much room on the vanity for my hair dryer or makeup, so I got ready at the work desk provided. It was also very convenient to have the washer/dryer just outside of the room for ease of use.
I did notice some dried stains on the duvet cover, so Dave, the onsite Airbnb manager, replaced them with temporary sheets for the night and bought a brand new Parachute duvet cover the very next morning! I told him I'd be happy with a quick rewash, but he insisted. I also own Parachute sheets, so I love the brand because they are designed to be sweatproof.
If you decide to stay at this AirBnb, you should be aware of two major things:
1) It is located on a very narrow street (similar to an alley), so be vigilant and hyper-aware at night. I didn't encounter any problems, but this comment is for non-city folks.
2) You must use the stairs to get to the private room. The only natural light is from the sliding glass doors, which lead to a sunken patio.