Ramin was the consummate host, giving us detailed instructions several times prior to arriving, and arranging it so our evening check-in was simple and smooth. The space is stunning and of the post-Depression Hollywood glamour era. The main living space is huge and the pool courtyard a beautiful mix of cozy/secluded/wild. Sitting in the heated pool (worth the $) at night or in the morning, steam rising off the blue tile and into the wild garden and trees is a lovely vacation in and of itself. It's really convenient to walking in downtown Hollywood, and catching a ride-share to Universal Studios or hiking the HOllywood hillside sign area.
The home is showing its age and the bathrooms are a bit shabby, as is the kitchen area. Ramin offers you champagne and coffee-key! but those spaces need a little more attention: maybe some new fluffy towels to replace the uninspired gym-style ones offered and improving the soap/bathroom amenities. There were also guests in the Penthouse space above us and the sound carries easily throughout; again, just a sign of the age of the building and its insulation/construction. Probably won't bother you if sleep in the downstairs, but in the balcony bedroom, the sound was pretty loud, as it also was from the freeway close by (can't really be helped, but light sleepers should be aware of this).
While there, the furnace was out and Ramin did a great job of setting up space heaters throughout to accommodate us (might be helpful to also have a few extra blankets around for cool nights and watching movies on the nice set-up in the living room). We are certain that in the summertime, when the winter chill is non-existent, this place is a stunner with the french doors open to the pool patio and the sound of the copious birds, breeze and sun streaming in. We loved reading the history of the home and area offered in Ramin's book. The neighborhood is really fun to walk around and see the old and new Hollywood merging.