I’ll make it short for those of you who want/need a snappy review to make up your mind: If you’re heading to LA and want to stay in an artsy, bohemian dream of an apartment just book this place. The place & the host are nothing short of amazing. Amazing value for money, great location. Look no further. Seriously don’t. You booking yet?!
For everyone else, here’s a bit more to our story and experience at Tara’s place.
It was our very first time in LA - an absolute dream destination of mine, where my husband and I chose to spend and celebrate my 30th birthday. We had it all planned and figured out and chose Tara’s dreamy apartment to call home during our time there. When we got there Sunday just over a week ago, the reality of Tara’s home - especially the view from the deck - surpassed even the greatest our expectations! The location is great if you have a car, everything in the flat is beautifully decorated, the floor plan thoughtfully laid out and considering the size of the space, it felt much more like an apartment than a studio. It was sparkling clean (I’m a bit of a neat freak!), Tara was lovely and super quick to respond and the amenities were amazing! Cozy lighting, comfy bed, palo santo for a homey smell all around, great coffee in the morning and a complementary bottle of wine which was perfect to enjoy during sunset from the deck. There was absolutely nothing that we needed and that we couldn’t find during our stay. And we were still swooning over that sunset view!
And then COVID happened. And while we actually had to cut our trip short by a few days to get back to Europe ahead of the lockdown, we ended up spending a lot more time at Tara’s home than we initially planned/had hoped. The funny thing is that the apartment truly started to feel like home to us, when we were half a world away from actual home but really needed a place of comfort! There is a TV with complementary Netflix access, plenty of books, travel & LA guides, games and a BBQ there so lots of stuff to keep busy if you do have to spend more time in than out. Thanks for sharing your little slice of LA heaven with us in these crazy times, Tara! Once this madness is over, we’ll be back for sure!
If a quarantine/social distancing practicing review by a film buff who has always wanted to explore LA but has had to stay inside most of the time doesn’t sway you, then I don’t know what will.
Just do yourself a favour and book this place, guys. ✨
PS. We’re both perfectly healthy. No need to worry.