Comfortable. Clean. Quiet. I could stop here with our review of this listing and if I did, I’d be robbing both prospective guests and the owners of this little gem.
First, the pictures are accurate. I’d like to point this out as we’ve stayed in a listing where the pictures made it seem like the place was a gem but it was not #bewareofkoreatown The place was spotless upon arrival. No dust. No dirt. No mold. No bad smells. I’ve stayed in 4/5 star hotels which pale in comparison to Travis & Candice’s Hollywood bungalow retreat.
Like others who’ve stayed here, the bed was super comfortable. If you’re not a fan of memory foam pillows, I’d suggest bringing your own if that’s an option for you. Linens were clean and soft. Towels too. Again, better than most hotels I stay in.
The outdoor seating area was a nice place to sit and relax. Being the coldest time of the year for So Cal, we only spent an hour or so one evening but could have easily spent more time enjoying the scenery.
The listing references a “kitchenette” and under amenities a kitchen “space where guests can cook their own meals”. Based on this, we expected a cook top or stove and there isn’t one. There is a microwave so you are able to reheat leftovers or take advantage of frozen meals. Admittedly, I should have looked closer at the photos. Nonetheless, the kitchenette was stocked as advertised with coffee pods, different sweeteners, bottled water, condiments and snacks. Again, better than many hotels.
And now for the thing that impressed us the most about Travis & Candice: their professionalism and hospitality. On the day we arrived, they let us know BEFOREHAND that there was an issue with the electrical which impacted the HVAC window unit. They advised they were working to resolve the matter before our arrival and had provided a space heater (which was more than adequate for the unit) in the event the matter could not be resolved (our stay was New Year’s Eve/Day). We appreciated their open and honest approach to the matter. We asked for compensation for the inconvenience and they accommodated our request without batting an eyelash. During our stay, the hot water stopped working. They responded to us on this matter within a couple of hours and not only resolved the matter quickly, they showered us with more hospitality. Who does that? Hosts that have a genuine concern for the well being of their guests, that’s who!
We’re fairly new to AirBnB and Travis & Candice have set a standard for us to expect from future stays and Super Hosts. Maybe they’ll consider offering AirBnB 101 to prospective hosts.
We’ll definitely stay here again should our travels take us back to Hollywood or nearby.