What a fabulous spot! Esther and Russ were more than accommodating responding quickly to our requests and inquiries. The house is beautiful and had a well-equipped kitchen and linens galore. The expansive living room and kitchen opened onto a huge deck with a table for dining and chairs for lounging. The lush entrance garden was a great place for morning coffee. And then there’s the hot tub.
Laurel Canyon is rich with musical history and so is The Laurelmont with its grand piano in an alcove off the living room. Joni Mitchell wrote ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ in Laurel Canyon and outside the nearby Canyon Country Store is a tribute to Jim Morrison.
Sitting on the deck felt like being miles away from LA. Some days it was hard to leave, so we didn’t. Door Dashers delivered scrumptious sushi from Yakumi, shortcake from Granville and alcohol from Pink Dot. Studio City is a mere 10 minutes away. Karl at Mane Fixation is a genius at cutting haircut.
The native vegetation of the canyon provides a haven for wildlife. We attracted three species of hummingbirds with salvia and a sugar water feeder and were able to identify 12 species of birds. The deck’s vantage point allowed bird watching from above. It was crazy to be able to watch a red-tailed hawk soar up and down the canyon every day for two weeks. I live in Alaska but had to visit Los Angeles to see coyotes.