Overall, the unit was very spacious, clean, and modern. There are two master bedrooms that are both great, one on the first floor and the second on the third floor. The backyard lounge area is a fun place to relax in. The upstairs lounge area is even nicer, and we invited guests over for food and drinks several times. The unit comes with a dishwasher and washer/dryer, so it made our long-term stay much easier.
The main issue that we faced was that it was clear the unit had not been lived in for quite some time, so there were many parts of the house that were not ready for use. The good news is that Othmane and Anastasia were responsive and addressed many of our issues over time.
- Spotty and slow Internet - now addressed with Google WiFi
- Front gate did not open and close properly - this now appears to be fixed
- Front door keys did not all work - this is fixed, but I'd recommend asking for the keys to the back door just in case the front lock gets jammed again
- The second floor bathroom did not lock - now fixed
Here's what was not fixed. I would make sure these fixes are in place before renting the unit.
- Neither master bathroom door closes properly. The downstairs one doesn't stay closed and will gradually swing open. The upstairs one just doesn't close because the door doesn't fit into the frame.
The unit is also difficult for Uber Eats drivers to find, so it's very important to give clear directions or your deliveries will get lost. Packages from Amazon were also lost, and on more than one occasion it looks like the neighbor took them in and kept them (e.g. a food delivery). Speaking of the neighbors, one of them is a bit hostile.
The location is in the heart of Melrose/Fairfax. The scene here can be a bit grungy, but this was our fault for not realizing it before we booked. There are a lot of great restaurants, bars, and stores just 10 mins drive in West Hollywood.