Ella's home is beautiful, it is exactly as pictured. The home is located in a very residential neighborhood. It's about a 20 minute drive from LAX. There is a driveway available for parking but be careful if you have a larger vehicle because it is tight. We had a group so we were in a Yukon. I had to let everyone out in order to park because they wouldn't be able to get out if not. Luckily, Ella's neighbors were amazing when they realized we had such a large vehicle and they moved a bit closer on their side to allow me enough room to stay on my side and still open the door to get out. There wasn't much street parking available if you have more than one vehicle.
Check in was very easy and Ella was super responsive. There were no major issues in the home. Couple things to note...just in case... there is no central AC or heat in the home but there are fans/portable AC units and heaters for each room.
The backyard is beautiful but you are in between other homes. The neighborhood was very quiet at night which was a plus.
The bedrooms are as pictured. One room does have an access door to outside but it is not in use. If you're traveling with children, the master is upstairs and the other 3 bedrooms are downstairs. The beds are low to the ground just in case that is something that might bother you, but they were comfortable.
Also, there are only 2 televisions in the home. There's a TV in the living room and one in the master. If you have kids be sure they bring a device to keep busy or watch their own programming.
While not a deal breaker, there are no blinds or window shades, only curtains. Personally, I love sunlight during the day, but I like the ability to close the blinds at night so no one can look in. The curtains in the main living areas don't close at all or they're sheer. In the bedrooms you can close the curtains for a bit more privacy.
Also, the master bedroom door wouldn't stay closed on it's own if you're trying to keep the kids out. Put a plan in place.
Overall, our stay was great!! We would definitely stay with Ella again. She's quick, caring and responsive. You won't be disappointed.