The house was comfortable and spacious enough for 5 adults over the course of a 5-day vacation. We enjoyed our stay and always looked forward to coming home after a day out in LA.
LOCATION/ENTRANCE:
The house is conveniently located near LAX and ~20-40 minutes (with traffic) from everywhere else. Street parking is free and so easy to find - we parked right in front of the house every time. The steps leading up to the front door are a little narrow, which is something to be mindful of if you have large items to carry up.
BEDROOMS:
The bedrooms were spacious and clean. There are a few hangars and extra blankets stored in the closets.
If you're someone who needs to sleep in a dark cave, then I recommend claiming the sleeper sofa. The blinds in the master bedroom don't do much to block out sunlight, which will accost your face. Not a big deal if you're an early bird or if you're with a big group and need a head start to get ready for the day. The other bedroom is a little darker due to the direction the windows face.
Although ear plugs are unnecessary for planes and street traffic, they're necessary for sleeping in the beds, which were very creaky.
BATHROOM:
The full bathroom was stocked with towels for each guest. It was fairly clean - although the cleaners may have missed the shower before our arrival. The shower is narrow, which is something to be mindful of if you’re claustrophobic. Take quick showers and wear shower sandals - or use the tub instead.
The half bathroom was clean and so convenient to have with a group of 5.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen is stocked with more dishes and utensils than you’ll need. We never cooked and only reheated our leftovers, which was easy to do with the microwave and oven. There were bottles of water stocked in the fridge when we arrived. The condiment drawer is packed with fast food packets from previous guests - predominantly Popeye’s and KFC.
The kitchen was also stocked with tea, coffee, and some dry food items (eg. oatmeal), which was very convenient.
LIVING ROOM:
The living room faces the street, which is nice for plane and people watching. The couch comfortably seated my group of 5.
BACKYARD:
Our favorite part of the house. It’s closed off from the street and quite private, with the exception of the house next door on higher ground that can see into it. There is a table with 3 chairs and a swinging loveseat, which worked perfectly for our group of 5.
MISCELLANEOUS:
You won't hear planes or street traffic when you're inside the house. The neighborhood in general is very quiet and feels safe.
The floors are a little creaky. Not that noticeable unless you’re up in the middle of the night or the first one up in the morning.
Wi-Fi was fine, but a little slow at times when 5 people are using it all at once.
The bathroom and living room are the best places to do your makeup.