I stayed here for >2 weeks with my partner and cat. I would definitely return if I need a place to stay in LA in the future! :)
James is the best host ever! Extremely hospitable, communicative and responsive. His check-in, check-out, and other instructions overall were very straightforward and easy to follow. He checked in via the app every now and then to make sure we had enough towels, soap, etc. and to ask if there was anything we needed.
The location itself is great! In between SFV and the PCH. The Costco on Victory Blvd. was pretty close to us, so we got some groceries and gas there. I loved how we were pretty close to things in Santa Monica! Also, whenever we went downtown, we drove along the PCH and got to see the beautiful, glistening ocean :) Lots of amazing hiking trails (e.g Los Leones) are pretty close by! If you drive down to Malibu, you can hike up to Sandstone Peak (above the clouds, about a 6 mi total hike).
The area itself is very cozy - I felt as though I was tucked away in some magical place away from the city. I definitely felt that I had a ton of privacy. The koi pond is very beautiful and relaxing to look at. Also, the cafe across the street has really great coffee! It was very convenient for us when we wanted a quick bite to eat but did not want to travel far.
The size of the studio was perfect for us and our kitty. There was a huge cedar closet that we put our clothes in. The bed was extremely comfortable! I loved all the home decor and felt that it gave the interior a lot of character. I also really liked the shampoo/conditioner and body wash that was provided (random, I know). There were plenty of dinnerware, drink ware, and utensils for us to use. We did a lot of hiking while we were in LA, so I’m glad there was a washer/dryer we could use to wash our clothes. My cat also loved the place! There were lots of cozy spots we found him napping in :) All in all, this place had everything we needed.
During our stay, there was very heavy rain. James notified us in advance that we should park on the canyon road rather than the usual lot on the rainy days because he was concerned that our car would be stuck if a nearby ditch were to flood. Parking on the canyon was no problem at all, since there were stairs that led straight down to the AirBnB. I appreciated James’ heads up - it showed how he really cares about his guests and wants to ensure that we have an experience that is as wonderful as possible!
As mentioned above, I would 100% return if I needed someplace to stay the next time I am in LA. If you are still looking for AirBnBs, you can stop your search because this place is the best! You will not regret your decision at all! :)