Mark and Stephanie’s place ranks up there with one of my favorite Airbnb experiences! The guest house looks great in pictures but is even nicer and cozier in real life. Thoughtfully designed and sparkling clean, there are nice touches everywhere. The bed is comfortable, there is a table and a nice little kitchenette that has a toaster oven, microwave, and refrigerator (that even has a small freezer with ice trays in it)! There is a basket of snacks, a bottle of wine, and homemade banana bread (delicious!) with a sweet, personalized note. The bathroom is spacious and clean with lots of towels and great water pressure. It’s stocked with everything you might need - shampoo, shower gel, blow dryer, makeup remover, pads, lotion - in case you forget it, it’s here. There is also a private, cozy space outside that’s great for relaxing in the evenings. The whole neighborhood is very quiet. Inside, there are skylights and high ceilings with lots of natural light. There is a heater/AC if you need to adjust the temperature, though it’s generally pretty perfect. There is a chalkboard with local recommendations that we found helpful. I highly recommend Paper or Plastik Café nearby for delicious fresh coffee and delectable pastries. Bloom Café had a great brunch!
Mark and Stephanie are kind and hospitable, nice but unassuming, and were friendly but always gave us space. They were lovely to chat with and very interesting and awesome people! They also were very responsive and were quick to address any questions we had. They really made it feel like home!
The location is really central - not too far from either Burbank or LAX, driveable to almost anywhere in about 20 minutes. We even got to Malibu in 40 minutes! The neighborhood is not only safe but quite beautiful, and the front courtyard and guest house both have keypad entries which makes you feel extra secure.
Street parking was ample and we never had any issues finding a spot. Truly, we felt like after our long days of sightseeing and partying, we were coming back to an oasis.
I’m a frequent world traveler and a cynical New Yorker, and always quite honest in my reviews. I have very high expectations. I can say they were far exceeded; Mark and Stephanie, amazing Airbnb for a wonderful price! My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time Thank you for making our stay in LA so awesome!