Let me start with the positive aspects of this rental:
1. The host was extremely responsive. Our request were accommodated and they were friendly. They also checked in to make sure we were able to check in and were safe. They also did the same at check out.
2. The neighbors were friendly. The rental is right at the gate and easy to locate. Super easy to let Doordash or other deliveries through.
3. The food trucks at the high school were amazing. We ate there almost every night were there.
4. Even though the water heater broke on our last night. They did send a handy man to the home at 5am to fix it. It sucks being woken up that early, but he did come and fix it, so we could have a hot shower before heading to the airport. We truly appreciated that.
Now, I will say this review is not to be malicious at all. We are grateful that our host were so nice, but I want to be honest, so other renters will know what to expects.
1. There is only 1 television in the whole house. Now, I did recommend that they put them in each room for future guest after our stay ended.
2. The one tv only has a ROKU and the internet is sparse at best. We had to use our hotspots on our phones in order for the tv and our laptops to have internet service.
3. This location is quite far if your plans are to visit LA. Most locations that tourist would visit are a minimum of 45 minutes away and that doesn't even account for the all day traffic of LA. Just know when you leave that you should plan to be out all day. There is no coming back and forth.
4. The lights are automatic throughout the whole house. You will wake yourself up in the middle of night if you get up to use the bathroom.
5. We were unable to cook. When we turned the stove and oven, the house filled with smoke. We had to eat out the whole time we were there.
6. The knobs are really hard to pull in the showers. Put a little force when you pull.
I won't hit everything, but I will say this... If you are looking for a location where you will only sleep. This is a great location. If you're looking for entertainment or to entertain, you will not be doing it there. You go in, order food, shower, eat, and sleep. When you wake up, eat, shower, and then head out. Your entertainment is not in the home. Again, the host were super nice and we appreciate them trying to assist.