I so wanted to give this stay a 5 star rating, but I feel that’s unfair to future renters. First off let me say that the home and location is stunning! The decor and layout is so cute and cozy and I felt very relaxed while staying there.
However, I wish I would have dug more into the reviews for this place. The biggest thing for me was the noise from upstairs. This rental is split in two with another air bnb above. There is absolutely no buffer between you and the upstairs guests other than wood flooring. When the upper tenant came back at 9:00 pm I could hear every word of his phone conversation including what the person on the other line was saying. In addition the squeaky floors and footsteps of waking were killer. I barely slept.
I don’t want to be harsh but I have to warn with the bed. That mattress was really bad on my back to the point that I had to see a chiropractor in Topanga the next day. I slept on the couch the following night because of the quality of the mattress. The couch is comfy for one if you are not to tall!
There are also no screens in the windows so the bugs can get bad and the front door does not lock when you leave the house. I had my camera equipment with me and there were construction workers and film crews around so I had to bring all my stuff with me through the day to ensure it’s safety.
While I adored this place, these are make or break for me and they may be for someone else. If you aren’t a light sleeper and beds don’t bother you, then I highly recommend it!
The views are wonderful, the neighborhood is quiet and the backyard area is so cute. We had a fire one night and it was a perfect setting. The birds are also busy in the bird baths and we really enjoyed watching them!