Short answer: a fifteen–twenty minute Uber into the city (thirty to Santa Monica) and an exciting day out later, this cozy BNB in Northeast LA is an ideal place to decompress away from the hustle of more popular areas to stay in.
If you enjoy nightlife in West Hollywood or further southwest, plan your days accordingly as Highland Park is a significant ways away that could drive up your transportation costs and time. Otherwise, York Rd boasts great food and drinks (Wolf, York Cocktails, Belle’s Bagels)
Long answer: I don’t go on vacation often so I was very intentional and picking a place that was close enough to the city to get to where I wanted to visit but far enough that I’m not in the tourist bubble. This BNB not only checked that box, it went above and beyond.
Upon my late check-in (delayed flight), Dee greeted me at the entrance and showed me the patio where I could chill, how to lock the keypad, and where things are in the space. It was cozy, just enough space for one person or two (three is pushing it). The bedroom/kitchenette space overlooks a beautiful birds-eye view of Los Angeles. The shades and curtains do block the light well but if you wake up to the sunrise when you didn’t want to, go out anyway — you will not be disappointed.
The kitchenette is good for reheating leftovers in the morning and making coffee or tea. Dee and Mike provided enough filters and ground coffee (plus oak milk) to last my stay. I did not need any fresh cups or glasses but I wouldn’t doubt that they’d provide them if you asked.
The dresser/armoire in between the bathroom and bedroom was enough to hang my clothes for the week. There are extra sheets, towels, and pillows for me to use. There were enough non-slip hangers, too, but if there aren’t enough, Dee would provide more. There is enough space between the armoire and the wall to fit a large suitcase for clean stowaway. I didn’t check under, but I wouldn’t doubt there’d be enough room.
The bathroom is nice and simple, following this natural earthy theme the spot has going. There were enough towels for me to use, plus a hamper to separate the dirty from the clean. They provide ample shampoo, conditioner, soap, cotton pads, and swabs.
They have a very cute and gorgeous garden that lines the path from the entrance to your door. If you, too, are a plant parent, you’ll love this BNB so much.
There is a twenty-minute walk (partly through a path that cuts through hilly streets, very Cali thing) from the BNB to York Rd. that’s much easier to navigate down than back up. It’s a very sweet and excellent walk to start my day with coffee and breakfast before riding into the city.
I must say, this is a low-key neighborhood. If you are someone who doesn’t mind early nights, the sounds of families and neighbors living their lives, hearing cicadas chirping, this place is for you. If you don’t mind a twenty-minute walk to York Rd especially for a coffee run or zaza restock, through gorgeous and quirky houses lining windy roads, this is your spot. You’re gonna wanna get lit in Los Angeles, but once you enter this block, respect the community.
Dee and Mike were great hosts, and I got compliments and stories about the area from rideshare drivers who brought me back. It’s a gem you don’t wanna mess with haha I’d stay here again. Thanks again!