Johann and Joanne's space is truly wonderful! The short of it: if you are looking for a place to stay in Los Angeles that feels a little tucked away with easy access to everything you want to see, stay at their Casita.
The long(er): Myself and two friends spent 3 days in Los Angeles and feel so fortunate to have found The Casita. It is truly such a beautiful spot! Quick and easy access to the main highways without feeling like you're in the middle of a busy area. We were surprised with how quiet it was just a couple blocks off the main road. There is a Ralph's (grocery store) right down the street, which was nice for picking up some groceries, though we didn't need to rush there as The Casita was well stocked with snacks, coffee, tea, and some chocolates upon our arrival. On that same note, we were greeted with a note, a bowl of oranges picked from the tree in the backyard, and some other small touches that made the stay feel personalized to us without being too much.
The Casita itself is tucked behind the main house, with it's own gate and back patio area (which was thoroughly enjoyed every morning for coffee and our freshly squeezed orange juice!) It was nice to know that Joanne and Johann were available had we needed anything, but we never felt bothered or intrusive of their space. Johann was very communicative throughout the trip and even sent a quick note to remind us of street cleaning and ask if we needed any more oranges - so thoughtful!
Everything seems to be about 20 minutes away from each other in the very driveable Los Angeles, and we found this location to be no exception, and a great middle to point from everything we wanted to do and see. And there's an in-n-out an 8 minute drive away from the house, which is a major perk!
The bed was very comfortable, as was the fold out futon (to my pleasant surprise!). There was even a sound machine by the bed! The kitchen was wonderful to cook in, and was equipped with everything I needed and then some. Same goes for the bathroom, equipped with everything we could have needed, from towels and wash cloths, to hair dryers and hairspray.
This is honestly one of the best airbnb's I have stayed at.
If you are looking for a quiet getaway that's still close enough to everything you want to do in this city, look no further than The Casita! I will definitely be back