Our group of 2 families stayed at Brian’s for 2 nights. The house is quirky but charming, and located in a lovely area in the LA hills, not far from Brentwood and Westwood. Access is easy if you are driving or using ride-share such as Uber to get around.
The house is well appointed, with 3 full bedrooms, and a generous living area which includes a pull-out couch. There are two very cute deck areas that are perfect for an outdoor meal or hanging out. Ideal for families, or groups of friends traveling together.
Brian was very helpful host, and responded to our messages promptly. We would gladly stay at his place again.
There are some minor disclaimers one should be aware of before booking:
1) Parking a large vehicle such as a pickup or a suburban-sized SUV at or near the house is very tricky. One needs to be comfortable maneuvering such a vehicle into a very very tight space in order to park successfully. We faced this challenge, and would not have pulled it off without advanced 360 degree parking sensors. One or more smaller SUVs / cars will have no issues at all.
2) There are 2 flights of (not steep) stairs up to the front door, and the house is on a mild slope - if climbing is an issue for you, you have small children that like to run around, or you have copious amounts of heavy luggage - I would not recommend this property.
3) Access to the house was granted with a single physical key - if you need multiple keys, make sure to let Brian know beforehand.
4) The neighborhood prohibits any and all smoking in the entire area due to fire concerns. If you smoke or are planning to, do not stay here. There is a $1000 fine.
If these are not issues for you or your group, I wholeheartedly recommend Brian’s house.