This house was basically as advertised, but not quite as nice as we had hoped. Let me explain.
Pros: The house had ample space and the host Sharon was both proactive in letting us know her expectations and also responsive when we needed anything from her. We had a group of them people so we really appreciated the 5 bedrooms, and the roomy kitchen and dining areas. The neighborhood was nice, and the location was near amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, etc.
Cons: This is an older home and, despite some updates, it’s showing it’s age. The floorboards and carpets have some warping and stains. There are many bathrooms but they are mostly small, and the “en suite” bathroom downstairs doesn’t have a shower. Some of our party complained that their sheets and towels seemed a bit threadbare (altho ours were nice).
The things that mattered the most for us were:
1. The house has no AC and got very hot and stuffy, especially during the day. (Once evening hit we could open windows and turn on fans and the house did eventually cool down.) We were there for a wedding which had events on Friday and Saturday evenings. So we were home during the day, and taking showers and getting ready during the worst heat of the day. We all felt sweaty again by the time we were ready. Now, I understand that many houses in LA don’t have AC, and unless you are there during the peak summer heat this is not likely to be an issue for you, but it was for us, so I wanted to mention it.
2. The main living area was a bit small and under-furnished. We mostly sat around the dining tables, which was ok, but it would have been much nicer and cozier if we could have all sat on comfy couches and chairs in the living room. Unfortunately the only furniture in there is a small couch and 2 small (hard) chairs. A big cushy L-couch with some bigger padded chairs would have been so much nicer. We wanted to do a family movie night in there but there’s just no way to get 10 people around that TV. Again, this may not matter to you, but I felt like it’s worth mentioning.
So, all in all, a nice, big, older house, showing it’s age but still very convenient and livable. As long as you don’t need AC and don’t expect a 5-star hotel vibe, you should enjoy your stay there very much.