Where to start with this review? This was actually our first time doing an AIRBNB, and could not have been happier since we found Doug’s guest house! In terms of being a host, Doug is an outstanding person, and I might add a fabulous cook (Cookies, Bread-pudding, cheese-bread, cheese soup…)!!! During our stay, he made us (including our little doggy) feel at home in the guesthouse, gave us a good deal of local information, and simply ensured that our trip was above our expectations.
The guesthouse itself is very very charming. It is fully equipped with everything you need in terms of linens, kitchen supplies, food staples, spices, stationary supplies, laundry, simply everything we needed. Everything in the guest house is new and exceptionally clean! There are two wonderful balconies allowing a great cross breeze through the unit. Kitchen was very nice size, had everything we needed for our long stay out there. The grounds of the patio are so very nice and peaceful with a great deal of plants, flowers, benches, recliners, etc. This patio is also private, behind a driveway gate that is always kept closed. Did I mention, very quiet!!
The location of the house is also perfect! All the stores, restaurants and diversity of Melrose street are just two blocks away. CBS television studios, the Grove, and Farmer’s Market are three blocks in the other direction. Hollywood Blvd, Santa Monica Blvd, Sunset Strip, only a mile or so. The area itself is very walkable, wonderful homes, many coffee shops (Starbucks is 1.5 blocks away) and restaurants. For transportation, there is plenty of parking on the street if you drive. If not, UBER is certainly convenient as well as rental scooters that are truly all over the place for short hops!
I would highly recommend Doug’s guesthouse for anybody who is looking for a well-run, quite, centrally located oasis in the city! We will certainly come back here in the future, and if I could give 10 stars, I would!