I was looking for an appartment near my sister's house for a short trip, and this place was absolutely perfect! It is in a lovely and tranquil area of Burbank, in walking distance to several great restaurants and shops. Many residential rentals are entire houses which end up being too big and expensive; this was perfect for our family of two adults and one toddler, as it is a large studio apartment (much bigger than an average hotel room) that is separate from the owner's home, but on the same property. The kitchenette had everything we needed and was perfectly clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of linens and towels. There is a new washer/dryer that is so convenient when traveling!
Both Carlos and his wife Mary greeted us on our arrival and were incredibly friendly and hospitable. They offer a long list of suggested restaurants and shops in the area. They provided us with a parking permit so we could park on the street with no problems. They also notified us when we needed to move the car to the other side of the street for street cleaning. Very helpful!
Carlos gave me his cell number and I contacted him a few times, and he always got back to me right away. For example, when we couldn't figure out how to use the coffee maker, he immediately bought a new, user-friendly model. He was incredibly helpful and always showed that he was happy to fulfil our requests. The owners have two dogs who were very friendly and I don't remember hearing them bark once! They were almost always in the owner's house, not wandering around the property. The pool and hot tub were lovely, and the apartment has a sliding glass door that opens right onto them. Although the pool area is shared with the owners, during our 4-day stay, they did not use it, I imagine to leave it free for us.
There was ample closet space, and the bathroom was spotless. There was also a small private patio just for our use with a table and chairs. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit and have recommended it to my mom for her upcoming visit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thank you Carlos and Mary!!