We enjoyed our stay, however, there were a number of ways in which it fell short of our expectations (based on prior reviews). We've outlined the pros and cons below:
Pros
-INCREDIBLE location - two blocks from Abbot Kinney Boulevard and not far from the beach. We loved the quaint neighborhood and felt a part of it all!
-BEAUTIFUL patio - in our opinion, this was the highlight of the home. We really enjoyed lounging outside and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs.
-UPSCALE furniture throughout the apartment. A nice touch!
-COMFORTABLE couch and bed mattress (and, the sheets were incredibly soft)!
-FULLY EQUIPPED kitchen if you plan on cooking.
-EASY AND CONVENIENT check-in process.
Cons
The home is old and despite the upscale furnishings, its age shows in the walls, moldings, windows, and overall structure. The kitchen and bathroom were renovated, however, we felt it was a rushed job.
The bathroom reno includes an "open" shower with a rain shower head (for ladies, please note, no shower cap is provided). Unfortunately, water sprays all over the bathroom and pools in the center of the floor (the drain wasn't positioned properly). We felt the bathroom should've been expanded into the present walk-in closet (which is enormous) to accommodate a full shower door. Additionally, the space is small and there isn't a lot of ventilation. The fan only stays on for 10 minutes at a time. Even with the shower window fully open (hi neighbors!), bathroom door open, and fan on, it was still quite steamy and took a long time to dissipate.
As noted, the bed mattress was incredibly comfortable. However, the bed frame or box spring (we weren't sure which one) squeaks any time anyone moves at all. This can be quite disrupting if you're a light sleeper.
There are black out shades on each of the bedroom windows, however, there isn't one on the bedroom door, which has a full panel of glass. There's a street light in front of the home that shines into the house, as well as a light switch in the living room that blinks wildly. Both aren't favorable. Just add a black out shade to the bedroom door and eliminate this issue entirely.
The kitchen cabinets end without a floor board. From the couch, you can see underneath the cabinets where the wood floor ends. Again, a minor detail but it was overlooked, nonetheless.
In conclusion, we wouldn't stay here again or necessarily recommend it. However, if these issues don't bother you, than based on the location alone, we'd say go for it!