Hosts were immediately available when I called to tell them I had arrived, and they let me know about the "First Friday" festival happening on nearby Abbot Kinney. This turned out to be the perfect place to get some dinner (food trucks!). The house was absolutely gorgeous--so stylish and well-thought-out. Everything you could possibly need was available in the kitchen, including coffee machine and incidental ingredients. I saved money by picking up things at the Whole Foods around the corner and fixed myself a few meals. I was staying for the weekend to get some writing work done, and the desk area was perfectly conducive. It looks out on a lovely little garden area with plenty of seating. There's plenty of varied seating in the living area of the house, too. Both bedrooms and beds were very cozy and comfortable; yes, I tried them both! Shower was fun--everything in the house is designed for beauty and function.
Even though I was staying alone on this trip, I would return in a heartbeat with my whole family. As a parent of 4 children, I know how hard it is to find affordable accommodations, especially in a fabulous area like this, for a big family. This would be perfect! It's really like you have your own little home in the coolest neighborhood in town. I walked to the beach both in the early morning and to see the sunset. Can't wait to visit again!