What an oasis! I could tell by the photos that the home would be beautiful, but there is nothing like experiencing the outdoor cabana yourself. After long days of driving around and exploring LA, I couldn't wait to get back and relax. We put on chill music on the Bose speaker, turned on the fireplace, and stayed up late talking, relaxing to the ambiance of the gorgeous outdoor fountain. It feels like you're at a resort in the midst of a bustling (and very convenient) location. Even though LA was HOT during our visit, the cabana always felt very cool (even during the day) and the perfect place to hang out.
Darren is awesome. He definitely gave us our privacy and made us feel as though we had the entire outdoor area to ourselves, but he's such a cool guy that I really wanted to hang out with him and really enjoyed his company when our paths crossed. He has some incredible stories and an impeccable eye for design. He's also extremely responsive and gave us some great tips (and even a coupon for a hip flea market) on what to do while in LA.
As other reviews note, Darren is really into the details. The linens are ironed and have a (faint, yet delicious) scent. He gave me tips on how to do it myself, which I will definitely do now that I'm back at home.
This place is perfect for a couple for your trip to LA or even for Angelenos for a staycation.
I highly recommend this Airbnb and Darren!
Note: He also has a bedroom in his home he recently started Airbnb'ing. He gave me a tour and wow, it's a beautiful home and the room is like like that at a high end hotel. If this listing isn't available, I'd highly recommend that as well!