Anyone who rates this property less than 5 starts should be ignored.
If you want to feel like you live in the neighborhood - this location is for you. If you want to be a tourist - this location is for you.
The location is so convenient. Walking distance to Whole Foods/erewhon, great restaurants/shopping on rose and Abbott Kinney, oh and the beach. If you don’t like to walk, grab your backpack and rent a scooter and you can be any of these places in less than 10 minutes. or…Instacart for groceries or use drizly for ETOH. Both were very fast options. Outdoor spaces were great. I spent most of my time working on the upstairs porch watching the cute dogs next door.
The binder in the property highlights close restaurants and the local farmers markets….and they are great - even in the winter. I specifically liked the friday Venice market.
Ok back to the property. It’s great. If you are into design and architecture, you will appreciate the period pieces/fixtures.
The water pressure and endless hot water has to be noted. I haven’t had water pressure like that since childhood (or at the Mark in Manhattan) Seriously with pressure like that ,Who needs a massage? the photo of the tub in the upstairs master does not do it justice. It’s a small swimming pool, maybe a prototype of the tea for two tub? The Koehler purist tub filler made me feel at home (had one in my first home).
Linens, linens, and more linens. And a huge washing machine. When you have been on the road and want clean clothes, what else do you need? Oh and the closet space? I really want to know the back story behind this place.
The space is comfortable and cool to entertain a small (5-6), professional dinner party. I hosted my husband’s boss and fellow c-suite peers for a work dinner. They loved the location, the decor and collection of books had curiosity sparked. The kitchen had everything I needed to make me look like a good hostess. The dollar store next to the Whole Foods also helped.
DO NOT INTERPRET THIS AS A PARTY HOUSE. I’m old and we were here on work. This property is for mature individuals, relaxed families or couples looking to relax.
I cannot say enough about the responsiveness of the host. I was beyond impressed how quickly the host responded (within minutes). Check in/out was seamless.