I absolutely loved my stay at this house. It is even better than described, the view is incredible and visible through big windows the length of the house with very very easy to use shades (if you've ever gotten frustrated with shades you must pull up and down with a string then you'll love being able to simply pull up or push down these shades).
The check-in is almost ridiculously easy, and I was greeted with a lovely welcome basket of snacks and a bottle of wine. The TV is easy to use, the full kitchen is well stocked with glasses, pots, pans, the fridge is clean and has some simple stuff like mayo, ketchup, and mustard that came in handy when I realized I'd bought everything to make a sandwich or eggs except for condiments. The shower has fantastic pressure, a super impressive shower head, and I had hot water right away every single time. Basically, all the things you don't want to think about when you're on a getaway, you don't have to think about here. Just enjoy the view and the peace and quiet, enjoy the lovely romantic deck, watch movies, order food to be delivered or go down the hill to many terrific restaurants and a fantastic movie theater close by, stop by whole foods and have an evening of cooking and wine if you want to stay in.
Check out was equally as easy, having a dishwasher makes all the difference. I could put my dishes in there, press start, shut off the lights and walk out, simply pressing the LOCK button on the door.
I should really talk more about the view and the peaceful nature of the whole place, but I doubt I have the words to really do that experience justice. Please know you'll love it, if you're looking for a peaceful getaway with gorgeous indoor & outdoor space, there's pretty much nothing else like it for the price.
--Quick disclosure: I live in Los Angeles and was going to this house to finish a project where I needed peace and quiet, I also airbnb my own guest house, so I'm familiar with the city and hotel/rental rates, speaking from experience this was by far one of the best values I've seen.
Evan is a doll, he's easy going, he's friendly, he was available for anything I needed, and yet honestly I didn't actually see him the whole time I was there. I got the impression that this place can be a complete getaway where you see no one if that's what you want, but there's also friendly people around if you'd like to chat, and of course just down the hill is Sherman Oaks with shops, restaurants, night life, etc. If you're thinking about booking this place because it seems like what you're looking for, I highly recommend it, I'm so glad I did. Thank you so much Evan!!!!!