Safe, relaxing, quite, and a SHORT drive to the Rose Bowl. The parking situation alone makes this place a unicorn in LA!
The hosts have put a lot of thought and love into their little home. It’s a duplex but you can hardly tell (the corner lot layout makes this a very private little unit with separate entrances). The neighborhood was consistently quite. Even the next door neighbors hosting a small birthday party were absolutely considerate and gave lovely smiles to us each time we came outside. The yard is large and fenced in with tall trees, providing a sound barrier and privacy from street traffic. The yard is sprinkled with adorable succulents and the ripe fresh lemons(limes?) that have fallen from the tree above. Parking was plentiful on the street but our host provided us with a spot inside a locked detached two car garage, along with a remote door opener. Security cameras were in the garage and around the home. (Mom sidebar: This would be an amazing spot for someone with a curious toddler to stay. I would feel safe bringing kids here.)
We attended a rose bowl event. The direction we came from seemed to be the less congested side of the event venue. I quite enjoyed that. We stopped for supplies at a well stocked supermarket less than five minutes away. También había adentro una carnicería espectacular. Fresh meats. The host has provided basic cookware in the kitchen (but bring your own wine corkscrew)!
Host warned us to be tidy with our food, as ants have been known to sneak in on occasion. I think another negative review posted recently speaks to their fun ant experience from here. Let’s keep in mind that underneath Southern California exist a global super colony of The Argentine Ant. There is literally nothing the residents of SoCal can do to keep ants entirely at bay. So maybe, I dunno, I guess don’t keep half eaten bags of gummy bears in your suitcase while visiting here, dude. Just have common sense. We didn’t see a single six legged friend inside while we were there. (*judging*)
Anyways, my favorite thing host did was provide a complimentary Tide pod on a tiny little tray that they labeled with a label maker. They also had a good first aid kit which came in handy when I cut my finger while trying to open a cheesecake (not one of my prouder moments but it was worth it).
I took some adorable pictures that I had hoped to attach to this review but it’s not looking like I can? Anyways, what are you doing?! Stop reading this and go book right now!