First of all, thanks for sharing your space Lucy! This was me and my wife’s first trip to LA and first trip alone since we had kids, so we were hyped to explore the city without strollers and bags.
I spend a lot of time reading reviews before booking so I sort of knew what to expect. That it was wonderfully located and comfortable enough—all of which is absolutely true! You’re around the corner from great cafes (La Colombe and Intelligentsia), within walking distance to some excellent and respected dining establishments (like Kismet and Sqirl), and a 15-20 min stroll to the Metro. We didn’t rent a car and found LA’s public transport reliable and clean.
The apartment itself was good. Not spectacular and definitely some room for improvement in terms of cleanliness (mainly the tub/bathroom in general, and some mold in the coffeemaker), but overall it was a nice and warm space to come back to after a long day out. The bed was very comfortable, linens smelled washed, and plenty of space to hang or hide your belongings. There was a quaint little front yard that we didn’t use much, but the views of the Hollywood hills from the front steps were awesome.
We’re total TV watchers—and the TV was huge! A little old, but a smart TV nonetheless so we were able to log into our Hulu and even our Amazon account to watch GoT through the HBO add-on. Nice to have something to flip through late at night before bed.
Check-in was very easy and straightforward: the lockbox worked just as instructed and the keys got us in quickly and never gave us any issue. Not sure what others were talking about.
Overall, Lucy’s place and in particular its location make this apartment a solid option in Silver Lake, especially if you plan on exploring the area, hitting some of LA’s best restaurants, and using the Metro as a primary means of transport.
Thanks again Lucy!