PROS - spacious, clean, very private, nice host, beautiful grounds, super close to hollywood
CONS - parking is downhill, traffic tough at certain parts of day/not easy freeway access

Booked this guest house for my sister's family after a looong search thru Hollywood and west side/beach areas, it was perfect. Family of four, two kids 7 & 10 years old. Needed a place that would have enough space for everyone, ideally a separated bedroom for the adults and a kitchen so they didn't have to eat out every meal.

Host was on time, responsive, clear instructions for parking/arrival, and there when we needed him. Gave us a tour of the place, couple local touristy maps to get around, and recommendations for restaurants/things to do. He's a writer, and was happy to tell some good hollywood stories (Jim Carrey!) Played ping pong with us one night, and showed my nephew some cool movie props. BUT, didn't hover.

Location is amazing - tucked in to the hollywood hills, very secluded. For getting to Hollywood/highland & universal studios it was great, maybe 15 minutes. beach areas were a little longer, especially with early morning/late day traffic. Our GPS sent us to the highway to get to Santa Monica one day, which was a disaster traffic wise. Host gave us the lowdown on what times of day would be best, and a couple alternate surface street routes to get places, and that helped a TON.

I hung out with the kids one night so my sister and her husband could go out, it was a $10 Lyft ride back and forth to the sunset strip. My sister rode the bull at Saddle Ranch. Yes, they're tourists. Point is, the house is really close to that area.

Pictures and description are accurate. Kitchenette has a dorm size fridge.

Highly recommend, would book this for incoming family again.