This one is a place you have to check out! It was definitely different (in all the best ways) and I was a bit nervous about how our stay would be, but the nerves were gone shortly after our arrival. My girlfriend and I didn’t want to leave!
From the beginning of the experience to the very end, our host, cohost, and local contact were very helpful and had great communication. Detailed instructions were sent about check in that included videos too. We were blown away by the hospitality we felt at the home.
Everything you can think of is there to make you feel at home. Plenty of cookware, utensils, plates, bowls, glassware, seasonings, etc. Kitchen is equipped with nespresso machine, full sized fridge, good counter space, etc. Bathroom is fully stocked with anything you might have forgot at home (which we didn’t need but was very thoughtful). The backyard has an outdoor tub that’s designed to use the drain water to quench all the plants and herbs planted outside (no chemicals, please!). We definitely had some meals outside!
The bedroom is huge and there’s two a/c units, a heater, big comfy bed, chairs to watch the big flatscreen tv, and of course all of the fantastic decorations. If you’re in this home with someone else and you can’t think of anything to talk about, you probably shouldn’t be together! Hahaha.
We had a blast just looking around at all the things throughout the house. From the moment you walk into the kitchen, all the way through to the bedroom you’ll find something to explore and talk about. I won’t describe it all because you NEED to see for yourself, there’s no way I’d do it any justice. There’s books, paintings, taxidermy, records, toys, references to old films, statues, masks, and so on. One night we went to “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” in Hollywood, ended up back here to end the night, and it couldn’t have went any better. It felt like a continuation of the museum that we could sleep in!
Amazing experience, we stayed four days and still cannot wait to be back. The host’s kindness and thoughtfulness combined with the unique and interesting space called for a fantastic holiday weekend getaway for us. (This is a solid choice whether you’re a local or not!) So make sure you add this home to the top of your list!