This was our first Airbnb experience, so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but I will say that the bar has now been set very high.
My husband and I recently relocated from the east coast to LA and needed a place to live for a couple weeks while searching for a new home. This adorable, comfy little place (and our amazing hosts) could not have been more perfect! On arrival, there was parking right out front and easy check-in using the gate code and a little lock-box outside the house to get the key. We didn’t have to wait for anyone, or try to coordinate times, we were able to get in on our own and get settled right away.
Walking into the cottage is a dream; the place is so cute and clean. And it smells amazing! You're off the street behind the main building (down a somewhat steep flight of stairs, as others have said) where a private patio strung with bistro lights over a cute little table welcomes you at the front door. All the little touches in the cottage are perfect—the furnishings, decor, kitchen and bathroom have a quaint cottage feel, while at the same time providing you with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay (even a washer and dryer!). The bed (while a little small for two people unless you really like to cuddle) is so comfy, and it's great to wake up in the morning and open the windows and hear birds chirping and get the breeze and sunlight coming in. Truly refreshing and relaxing. You’d almost never know you were right in the heart of things, but the location is GREAT, just up the street from Sunset Junction with fantastic shops, restaurants, coffee, etc. And there is a farmers market a couple blocks away on Tuesdays and Saturdays, if you’re staying for a bit.
We enjoyed our stay so much that it was very hard to leave when our two and a half weeks were up. Even our dog had claimed it as her own and was very happy there. We saw Robin and Tim a few times around the property (but they were never intrusive), and spoke quite a bit via messages as they checked in with us and gave us helpful tips about the area and things/places we might like to check out. (And we loved the little treat of coffee beans and cookies that they left for us!)
I can’t say enough good things about our experience. Robin and Tim have done an amazing job creating a wonderful place to be, whether it’s a quick visit or a long stay. It feels like a vacation and also like a home—the perfect combination. I almost wish we didn't live in LA now so we'd have a reason to stay there again. Thank you so much, guys, for making our transition to life in LA such an easy and enjoyable one!