Overall, this is a very convenient and well-priced place to stay. The price tag on this Air B n B was around $250 for 2 nights, which was very affordable in L.A compared to other places (most places can go upto $300-$350). After a few days, if felt like this place became our second home because it had a fully functioning kitchen, bathroom, 2 double beds, and a sofa. The place is very roomy and accurate to the description, but it is more spacious in person. The layout is similar to a studio-style apartment. There are two beds, both comfortable, but nothing fancy. There aren’t any “frills” to this place, so you receive what you pay for. With that being said, everything was cleaned upon arrival and all the basics (hairdryer, straightener, soap/shampoo, etc.) were provided.
Some of the small touches I did appreciate were the cooking supplies and basic ingredients provided (salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc.) so you didn’t have to buy those separately. Since we did make some omelettes in the morning, this saved us a good $5-7 since all we needed to purchase was the eggs/milk/etc. Another thing I will mention is that the location is really great. You are about a 7 minute walk from Ralph’s (similar to Safeway for NorCal folks). And you are near the heart of Koreatown. There are restaurants a 7-10 minute walk away from the location. The neighborhood is safe and isn’t noisy at night, which can be hard to find in areas of Downtown L.A. There is an H-Mart (Korean Supermarket) about 10 minutes away and the place is about a 13 minute walk from Koreatown Plaza & Koreatown Galleria, if you want to visit The host was kind enough to provide all this information when we checked-in!
The host had excellent communication! Super fast responses and they made sure to answer all our questions. In addition to that, they were incredibly accommodating and allowed VERY early luggage drop-off which I can’t help, but appreciate! Probably one of the top hosts I’ve met.
Some things I will mention is that the place does seem a bit on the older side, but has some visible refurnishings. The countertops for both the bathroom and kitchen are new, however the knobs for the faucets are quite old. While they are workable, the knobs for both the bathroom and kitchen are loose. They have a tendency to fall off, but if you are gentle with them there are no issues in usage. Some of the cups seemed to be glued back together after they’ve experienced cracks so they do have some wear and tear to them. In general, the place does seem to have a bit of wear and tear once you look at the walls and so forth. Also the sofa has some water stains on them and seems to have been in use for quite some time. Other than that, everything is just as the description.
Overall, I would recommend this place and if you are looking for something convenient, budget-friendly, and with a great location. Secondly, the host is incredibly responsive which I always look for!