What a perfect location! I was traveling for a conference being held at the Hilton Universal, but unfortunately I had registered too late to take advantage of their allegedly "discounted" room rates... Airbnb to the rescue; I signed up and minutes later I found Kylee's room had availability for the dates I needed, and at less than the "discount" rate quoted by the hotel! This was my first Airbnb rental, so of course I was a complete noob-- But Kylee's communication level was superb; via text she confirmed the reservation and answered all inquiries almost instantly. The other reviewers here have already mentioned just how crazy-close Kylee's home is to Universal Studios, and they aren't kidding... Kylee may be the only Airbnb host with a "crashed" 737, a street of "earthquake-damaged" homes, and a tram ride clearly visible while standing in front of her house. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay while visiting the park, this is it.

The home is a 1930's vintage bungalow, and the airbnb room is sort of a guest-house type space tucked away in the back yard, behind its own privacy fence. It was an addition made to the house decades after the original structure, but with an eye toward matching some of the details of the original-- It is attached to the house, but otherwise completely separate, with a private French-Door entrance as shown in the main photo. Outside the room's bay window is a small courtyard and a grill. Inside, just as pictured, an attractive room outfitted with a few antiques and a small desk-like table that's perfect for a laptop or small meal for two. The bathroom is tiled in a vintage-look black and white tile and features a wonderful infra-red heat lamp in the ceiling to keep you warm while toweling off. There's a decent-sized walk-in custom closet, and tucked just outside the closet area is a mini-fridge, microwave, and toaster oven. (I only toasted a Starbucks bagel, but it still saved me time and money.) But after all this, the neatest feature was Kylee, who knows the area very well, gave suggestions for good restaurants nearby, and even tipped me off about the awesomeness that is the Uber app. It's a very quick and inexpensive "taxi" type service, and I left my rental car parked at the curb most of the time just to avoid driving in some very unfamiliar territory at night. In a few cases, the Uber trips literally cost me less that what I would have paid just to park at my assorted destinations, and all the drivers were great. She certainly saved me more money and grief, always appreciated! I hope to return this summer with the family so that we can visit Universal (Kylee has an inflatable bed my son can use; the room can easily accommodate two adults and a kid). If you were looking for a place that was clean, affordable, safe, and friendly... You're done.