We arrived late in the evening after a very long flight and Kirstin and Jeff were on hand to welcome us, and inside we found a much-needed supply of coffee, tea, fruit and sweets, along with fresh flowers, a welcome note and some really handy info about the locality. We loved the casita and location, ideal for exploring LA and California, and Atwater Village itself which has an engaging quirky feel to it which we really liked.

During our stay a heatwave sent temperatures soaring, and Kirstin and Jeff kindly fitted an additional a/c unit and, and replaced a ceiling fan when we were out, which made a real difference and kept us cool inside.

We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this as the ideal base for exploring LA and surrounding areas. There are plenty of supermarkets and coffee shops within very short driving distance, and getting to the family essentials such as Universal, Santa Monica and Disney was pretty straightforward, once we got used to the LA traffic! Griffith Park and Observatory is a 5 minute drive and well worth a visit.

Kirstin and Jeff left us alone to enjoy our holiday, but were easily contactable and there to help when needed. They were also helpful before our stay, coming up with some great recommendations for visits, shopping and things to do.