Stéphanie’s place has great bones. The location is great! Very easy to get around LA with access to several freeways nearby. The wifi works well and the outdoor space is beautiful.
While I did have some issues (cleanliness, mechanical, communication, etc.), the management company mostly addressed them. Messaging with MyVRHost can be tricky as new people respond each time, often with no direct answer to your question. Calling the number is not much help—especially if you have an emergency. You’ll get a confusing phone tree and either be sent to voicemail or eventually speak with an agent who doesn’t seem to be in LA or know the property very well. They may dispatch a “local agent” to help later. However, once a problem is on their radar, they will usually try to resolve it.
As of August 2022, there were a lot of spiders in and around the house, and feral animals living in/running through the backyard. I had a very unfortunate incident with a dead animal (who was killed by another animal during the night) just outside the glass bedroom door. The windows are very thin and the neighborhood is lively, with frequent sirens, fireworks, and helicopters buzzing overhead. Be prepared! (And bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper!)
The home has just the bare essentials in regards to furnishings and kitchenware, so it could be tough for a longer term stays. Overall, my stay turned out well and I hope the team continues to improve!