A great stay in a great location. We enjoyed our 9 day stay.
The space:
It is an entirely private bungalow, which has another unit attached in the back. The front yard area is very private, and feels secure and safe. The bungalow has a good kitchen with a dual hot plate for cooking. The bathroom was good, with a shower that has good water pressure and plenty of hot water. There was a blow dryer provided in the bathroom. Everything was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. There are two fans in the unit, and it cooled down nicely in the evenings.
Parking:
Parking is street parking only, and depending on when you arrive you might need to park a few blocks away. We were in and out at all hours, and we always found somewhere to park.
The location:
In terms of walking, it’s perfect. A short 5-10 min walk to the beach, or a 5 min walk to Abbot Kinney. It is directly next door to a small corner market, that sells Coffee and various items including baked goods/alcohol. It is located on a reasonable busy street, and honking/sirens were a regular occurrence. I will say once the doors and windows were closed, it was very quiet in the bedroom, so that was good.
The neighborhood is safe, and we didn’t feel concerned walking around. It did get a bit creepy a few times when we were out late, but nothing untoward occurred. It’s always important to be smart, that goes for any city.
Amenities/Hosts:
The hosts were great. They gave us a lot of local tips, and communication was amazing. Beach towels were provided, along with spare towels for the bathroom. The kitchen had a dual hot plate, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, and large fridge. There is a TV with Hulu/Netflix all set up.
Summary:
Really great place, I would recommend it. I will say, the market next door was fairly expensive, we bought beer/wine/coffee for about half price at a store a few blocks away instead. The location isn’t quiet, albeit the bedroom is quiet once all doors and windows are closed.