Sam's Silverlake Craftsman was an amazing place to stay on a visit to LA. This was a great neighborhood in which there is lots of stuff in walking distance--coffee, restaurants, shopping. This is sort of unusual in LA, and one of the great things about this location.
Then there is the house, which is a beautiful craftsman that is sort of an exemplar of the form. It is set up well, and our family of four had more than enough space to be comfortable. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen is well appointed. Sam even left some fruit, bagels, cream cheese, and chips and salsa, which is unusual and suggests just how much care he puts into setting up his home for his guests. There is lots of hot water in the shower, and Sam has stocked the bathroom with everything that one could possibly need, which was greatly appreciated.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the back porch, which is enormous and has a view that is sort of unparalleled. We were planning to go see the sunset from Griffith Park (which is nearby) and when it seemed crowded we decided to just watch it from the deck. This was a great decision, as the deck is the perfect place to view a gorgeous view of the end of the day that is totally unobstructed. This is augmented by the fact that there is the most remarkable treehouse in the back yard that I have ever seen, or climbed on. It changed the view and allowed you to see what seemed like all of LA. I've really never seen anything like it, and even if everything else wasn't so terrific, would be reason enough to stay at Sam's Craftsman. Clearly, we loved this visit, and look forward to returning. It was the best possible place to stage a visit to Los Angeles.