A great Hollywood retreat. A must for if you bring your doggie companion. Firstly the apartment is beautiful and has the feel of old Hollywood about it as it was built in the early 1930s. The bed is super comfy and the whole apartment is furnished to a high standard. As we were on a road trip with or dog we were pleased to find an apartment that took dogs. Elizabeth kindly left Lucy dog bowls and a little bed. Added to this the yard is larger than we expected and our dog was able to explore. We were lucky to have such a large outside space. I want to emphasize that although it was dog friendly, the place did not have any doggy smell We were more than fine with the bathroom but some may feel that it is small. Also the driveway is narrow so if you have a large suv you may have issues parking. Elizabeth, although we didn’t meet her over our months stay, was a super responsive and kind host.
The local neighborhood is a treasure. Just outside the apartments front yard is one of the best views of the Hollywood signs. Beachwood is a characterful neighborhood with lots of hilly walks but within minutes to all the Hollywood sights Griffith Park etc. Universal Studios are over the hill. For longer trips Santa Monica is an hour away, Disney one and a half Santa Barbara two depending on the traffic. Just down the street is the Beechwood cafe and a grocery store high we particularly loved as it had tons of British Products and candy. We loved our stay.