The good: I appreciated the decently stocked kitchen, coffee, ROKU TV and comfortable beds. The space was clean and directions clear. I enjoyed the neighborhood and had some great food and a cold beer all within walking distance. Would absolutely recommend Tenampal, Distrito Catorce and Cake Girl, all on 1st Street two blocks away. My Jeep SUV fit in the garage with no issues.
A review from a previous guest noted that he would not recommend the location for families or women. A comment that manages to be both patronizing and racist at the same time. I spent 9 days and my 20-year-old daughter joined me overnight. Never once did either of us feel unsafe or threatened. The neighborhood is filled with families and kids and an elementary school is less then a block away.
Boyle Heights has suffered from lack of investment and resources, but all around are homes that clearly show pride of ownership and commitment to the community. The neighborhood is not upscale or gentrified, thank god, it’s vibrant, lively and perfectly located.
The not so good: The spartan living room. It was impossible to easily enjoy coffee or a glass of wine with NO space to set anything down. And I cannot imagine more than two people being able to comfortably watch TV. For a very small investment this could be fixed, so unless you plan on never hanging out and watching TV, the living room needs some additional furniture.