It is a really fun set up st Giuseppe’s place. It’s very well located - only a couple of blocks from an entire street of multiple restaurants and bars and cafes. It’s a lovely street and the area felt safe at night - as a solo female I felt totally fine walking back on my own late at night, it felt safe and was no problem at all. It’s also really near to Griffith Park for the observatory and great hikes! Los feliz and silverlake are definitely the best hang out spots in LA and I was really glad I stayed in this part of town.
I stayed in the studio room, as I didn’t fancy the outdoor shower that came with the caravan option. Another (lovely) guest was staying in the trailer/caravan whilst I was there. Although the caravan has the outdoor shower situation, the caravan itself is more private, as it is up on a higher level by the pool, towards the back of the garden. The studio bathroom is private but the bedroom has a glass door with no curtain. It is attached to the house and therefore you can hear everything from inside the house very clearly like conversations and doors slamming. I’m still glad I stayed in the studio but if you are a light sleeper and need an early night or a morning lie-in it can be a bit loud.
Overall it is a fun set up but could be improved with a bit of TLC. A couple of touches in the bathroom would be great and still keep in the rustic vibes. The water in the pool wasn’t clean but it was too cold to go for a swim anyway. Hopefully would be maintained better in the warmer months. I love the little tiki bars - there is one by the trailer and one by the studio room. It was fun to have a drink with the other guest on my last day!
Giuseppe is a lovely host and it was a great to have an affordable place to stay in an awesome location and fun set up. If you’re a low key, low maintenance chilled kind of traveller then go for it :)