I loved staying at Mary's place. It is a little rough around the edges, but a fantastic value. It is very clean. It was the perfect size for me and I can imagine my husband and I would both be very comfortable staying there together.
I lived in Hollywood for 7 years and know the area well. The neighborhood is safe and quiet for Hollywood and the best part is that it was less than a 15 minutes walk to downtown Hollywood where they have so many great restaurants and beautiful parks. And it was a 10 minute drive to the beach... one of the greatest beaches in the US. I highly recommend getting up and watching the sunrise at the beach!
If you are looking for a great value then definitely stay at Mary's studio apartment.