This was our first trip to LA and we could have stayed in any number of places but the views and seclusion of a Pool House intrigued us to DnA's place. It exceeded our expectations. From the excellent communication with our Hosts to the views to the amenities to the beautiful house and cool neighborhood, everything was perfect.
The pool house is secluded and is a spacious one bedroom with bathroom, living room, kitchen, bedroom, closet space, and a beautiful private patio. We could pack light because there was a full size washer and dryer to use (no checking bags!) and there's a few grocery stores nearby to quickly stock the kitchen with a few items. There's also ample secure parking.
This is the NELA area, close to Highland Park, Pasadena, and Eagle Rock, all places I didn't know much about but was very excited to be near for the coffee shops, bars, and record stores within a quick drive. Downtown and Los Feliz were a short drive away and getting further into LA took about as much time as we expected.
If we come back, this is going to be our first option to stay again over any other place. The hosts treated us to wine and chocolate on arrival, detailed instructions on the house, and a list of plenty of things to do during the stay. The price was on par with a hotel but the service went above and beyond, we were truly made to feel like friends of the family during our stay.
For all the years I wanted to visit LA, I couldn't have dreamed up a better place to stay for a first visit, this is what Airbnb is all about.