Ashley was the best host with communication that we’ve experienced. Every query we had she almost instantly replied and was so helpful. We had trouble with the lockbox as it was the one to the left of the one in the photo and she quickly responded.
The flat was bright and much lovelier than the photos show. It smelt of fresh laundry and was a haven from the city.
Bedroom space was fairly big with a show rack, wardrobe, love seat, two bed side tables with lambs and a very comfortable bed. Aircon was very cold and powerful.
Kitchen space was a good size and well equipped with a stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, pans etc. The only thing missing was a can opener and kitchen towel/oven mits. The fridge can be very loud in the night so maybe bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Bathroom was modern and a decent size with a big, clean shower and plenty of fresh towels. Soap and shampoo and even tampons provided which is great.
You had to go through another building to get the laundry room so we ended up going 2 min drive to Bronson Santa Monica Blvd laundromat, as Ashley recommended, which was fab and reasonably priced.
As others have said, the location of this property was the element to be aware of. I don’t think there was a note of the different location in the description when we booked before. The flat is located off Vine Street near Hollywood Studio Club. This was far from the West Hollywood map address on the listing. I was told by locals that we should not be walking around the neighbourhood in the evenings and I felt uneasy to do so due to the proximity of the homelessness. We had a couple of people camping with tents / make shift shelters on the pavement and one night there was a man off his face throwing rubbish around in front of the doors to the building. The house next door was in a bad way with boarding at the windows and door.
We were very grateful to have access to Ashley’s gated parking for $15 a day and all the residents in the building were friendly. If you are travelling around by car then this is a well located place, equidistant to many attractions and much needed respite from a lively city.