So I hope this review offers a fair perspective of what I experienced during my time at this unit as I point out the positives and negatives of my stay. Keep in mind that some of the negatives are beyond the control of the hosts due to the structural design of the building, which I completely understand. However, some are simple fixes that I believe could improve the experience of future guests at the property.
Positives
1. Items provided:
- Compete bed linens
- 4 Pillows
- Numerous clothes hangers
- 2 Bath towels
- 2 Wash clothes
- 1 Hand towel
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Liquid hand soap
- Air freshener
- 4 Rolls of toilet paper
- 1 Roll of paper towels
- 4 trash bags
- Fully stocked kitchenware
- Dish cloth
- Dish detergent
- Sponge (for dish washing)
- Small portable heater
2. The unit was very clean and matched the pictures very well... I was pleasantly surprised to find additional furnished pieces including a small living room table, a desk with rolling chair, a mobile kitchen island, and a night stand!
3. Kevin and Kian were great! Very nice, communicative, and responsive, and did whatever they could to resolve any issues.
4. The TV was a Roku and I was able to stream all of my shows like I do when I'm back at home.
5. The hot water lasts a long time which is a rare treat in apt buildings.
6. The bed and couch were extremely comfortable!
7. The location is AMAZING!!! It's within minutes of Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Blvd, and Sunset Blvd... There are so many beautiful shops and restaurants to go to!
8. I felt very safe staying at that building and in the unit, and often walked throughout the adjacent neighborhoods to admire all of the beautiful homes and scenery.
9. There was free street parking with the provided permit.
10. There was on-site, free laundry in the basement under the building, accessible from the outside.
Negatives
1. Items not provided (that I had to purchase myself):
- Facial tissue
- Blanket
- Larger electric heater
- Tall 6-drawer plastic chest for additional storage
2. The building itself is smaller (like a large house) with 3-4 units inside, so the walls are very thin... I often would hear the people above me walking around, and sometimes even their conversations! I did get a kick out of hearing their dogs' fast-paced little footsteps though 😆
3. The bathroom is quite small.
4. Besides the bathroom, there is only one window for the unit, so there isn't much natural light flowing into the apt.
5. There were random occurrences of a bad odor that often came from the bathroom and kitchen sink throughout my time there.
All in all, I would say that my time at this unit was much more pleasant than not, so I would rate my overall stay a 4 out of 5 stars.