My husband and I, along with our toddler, stayed for a week in Shannon's lovely house. I have nothing but praise for this amazing find! This place is simply perfect.
Let me start with location. Its setting in the hills above Los Feliz allows you to access the beautiful walking town of Los Feliz by foot. But it's also a short drive to Griffith Park (I recommend starting a hike with great views near the tennis courts) and also everything else the park has to offer: the Greek Theater, LA Zoo, and a giant kid's playground. It's also just a short drive to Atwater Village, Hollywood and the Valley. Trader Joe's is a 3 minute drive, which is very convenient for stocking up on groceries. We had no problem using Uber to get around, and we also rented a car.
But most importantly, this house is amazing. We loved everything about it!The layout is perfect because there is a kitchen and living area on the main floor (with a Bose stereo, record player) and the three other rooms (master suite, study/guest bed, and media room, along with a guest bath) on the lower level. Tons of space for privacy and separate entertainment (and quiet spaces for a napping baby, or husband). There is an amazing view from both levels since it is located on the side of a hill. The guest bedroom opens up to a really charming backyard, which our toddler loved exploring--perfect at sunset! The media room was a very cozy place to unwind, read a book, or watch a movie. There is also A/C AND heat, which is great for LA's unpredictable weather patterns.
Shannon and Tom were FABULOUS hosts. We arrived to find plenty of munchies and breakfast items, which were very much appreciated after a long trip. They were there to meet us when we arrived, which made us immediately feel welcome. I honestly felt so comfortable when I was there the house felt like "home"... this is a real home full of books, records, LA Times/NY Times delivery, Netflix, Amazon Prime. Washer & dryer -- everything I could have wanted to make our stay comfortable. This was the perfect place to stay during our week-long business trip.
I highly recommend this place.... We can't wait to come back again soon.