Mark- I booked this as a surprise vacation/ birthday gift for my sisters, visiting LA for the first time. I slept at my place, but I was given the full tour of what I call a "fantasy treehouse", was allowed to swim in the pool and was greeted warmly each day picking up/ dropping off my sisters. These guys are great. Stay here if you can- Airbnb at its finest.
Jill- You've got to see this place to believe it! We really felt like we were kids in a treehouse. The moment we arrived, Moritz and James made us feel like family. They were most kind and allowed us to venture anywhere on their property. This eclectic and relaxing bnb has paths lined with lemon and fig trees, in addition to beautiful flowers and native plants. The gardens are natural and harmonious with the topography of the property. The pool is wonderful and very private with great night views. It was serene, rustic and glamourous, all at the same time. Thanks so much!
Lisa- For my birthday, I got to stay in a magical treehouse connected to a studio buzzing with costume designers and creators. James & Moritz are marvelous hosts, friendly and welcoming. You feel like you've been close friends for years. It was fascinating to be a part of their world while they work. The long wooden staircase from the street leads up through a canopy of trees to a large deck overlooking the Hollywood area. The deck is a shared outdoor studio/ guest space and the studio itself has an open floor plan (ie. you walk through the studio to get to the kitchen/bed/bath) which I loved! The pool is warm and surrounded by plants and trees making it feel very intimate. Accommodations Note: 4 flights of steps up from the street are the only access. This creates a wondrous treehouse feeling, but you must be able to carry all your belongings up. Location Note: the house is in an area of LA that has very steep, winding and narrow streets- more like San Francisco. A small car is best! Overall, I loved it here. As quoted by Eddie Murphy in "The Nutty Professor"- fabulous, fabulous, fabulous!