Overall, I had a pleasant stay and give this place 3.5-4/5 stars. The areas for improvement come from many stellar prior AirBnb experiences and high expectations at this point because of those past experiences.
Pros:
- Check in was easy and clearly communicated prior to arrival
- There is a lot of space and I think two people would be comfortable here
- The place itself is lovely with a bedroom and dining area, adequate space for clothing, and a spacious bathroom; I also dig the retro vibe
- The location is great! Walking distance to many wonderful things and a quick drive to many nearby LA destinations
- I appreciate having a refrigerator and small kitchenette to eat some meals in
Cons:
- The place can get HOT during the summer months. When I arrived, the A/C and fan were not on and it took a solid hour to get comfortable once the A/C worked its magic
- I did not feel all basic amenities were provided, as was advertised. I have come to expect basic toiletries, such as body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, when I stay at AirBnbs - however, this experience made me question whether I should start bringing my own in the future. The only product provided in the bathroom was some hand soap, including a hand soap in the shower, which certainly does not pass for body wash. This was disappointing. To improve the experience, more basic products should be supplied. Until then, bring your own supplies if you want to have an effective shower
- Parking was easy to find halfway down the block when I arrived at night; however, I got a ticket for street sweeping the next day. This information about street sweeping is within the long house manual, and I probably should have read it more thoroughly. I an imagine parking would have been harder to find if I was aware of the street sweeping. Do NOT park on the opposite side of the street on Friday. You've been warned.
With mindfulness regarding the feedback above, I imagine this place could easily be 4-5 stars and I would strongly recommend staying here if these basic needs are met in the future.