Things you may want to know:
The beds were comfortable and the house was clean and more spacious than what appeared in the pictures. Our host was very accessible. We had a few reasons to reach out to him during our stay and he always responded very promptly with a real interest in making our experience positive. We had plenty of hot water for showers for the 8 of us. There were lots of pillows and extra pillows in the closet, but no extra blankets. We did not need extra blankets or extra pillows.
In the kitchen: We utilized the delay-bake feature on the oven, which feature was a very handy surprise. The fridge is large and had a pitcher of filter water waiting for us. There were several pots and pans and utensils for basic needs, but no crock pot or other useful small kitchen appliances other than a coffee maker and toaster. We used the 2-slice toaster which worked well. The kitchen was very clean and stocked with paper towels, garbage bags, dishwasher detergent, and a
dish sponge. We used the washing machine which is in the garage.
What you might want to bring with you: salt and pepper, dish towels, washcloths and bath mats for the bathroom.
The house had beautiful flowers blooming on the hedges out front during our stay. We were able to fit two cars side by side in the driveway and could have parked two more behind. It is a bit tricky getting out of the driveway as the hedge and curve of the road obstruct oncoming traffic. There are several dining places within walking distance. Universal Studios is less than a mile away. All in all, we had a great experience staying here. It was the perfect place for our family vacation!