This property was beautiful beyond compare. The gorgeous landscaping gives off "secret garden" vibes, and the view of downtown LA is incredible as you wind down the path, through vines, cacti, palm, and a water feature, before finally descending through a garden tunnel down to the house. Every time we left or returned, we'd pause halfway up the steps to soak in the view of downtown.
This is clearly a house put together with much love, not to mention a professional eye for design. Inside, there are Craftsman details that wouldn't be out of place in a Green & Green house. The decorations are tasteful yet personalized, and my wife and I felt our eye for design grew more sophisticated just by soaking up all the details around the house!
Location? Perfect for downtown LA. Need to get on a freeway to visit west side, beach, or other neighborhoods? Just drive down the hill to access the 2 and 5 freeways, which will take you anywhere you need to go. We were able to visit Manhattan Beach, San Gabriel Valley, and Long Beach all in 20 minutes. And amazingly, there was ZERO freeway noise despite our proximity to the onramp, since we were on top of a very tall hill.
Worried about your coffee fix? There was French press, drip, percolator, and I even tried my first Chemex pourover.
Looking to cook? The stove is very powerful, and I never thought I'd say this, but I'm envious of the vent hood. The kitchen is very well stocked and had all equipment and staples we needed. I cook on cast iron at home, and a perfectly seasoned cast iron pan awaits you: my eggs slid around like they were on ice.
The next time I book a trip to LA, I know where I'm staying!