The Cool Pad is charming, full of character, and so peaceful to come back to after the hustle and bustle and traffic of L.A. sightseeing. It was plenty spacious for our family of four and had a stylish, vintage vibe that we really enjoyed. Although we didn't do any cooking, the kitchen was very well-equipped if you'd like to. There were lots of thoughtful little touches like toiletries in the bathroom and food and drinks in the refrigerator that made us feel like we were staying with friends or family.
The location can't be beat, a safe and quiet neighborhood that's close to restaurants and stores, and a ten-minute drive to Universal Studios made our vacation so much smoother and less stressful.
Elen and Michael were friendly and welcoming (and very gracious when we ended up arriving earlier than we'd planned to), it was a pleasure to stay with them. I would definitely recommend this cute little place for any L.A. trip.