Thank you Nicole for a lovely stay!
The positives:
The studio is spacious and more than enough room for one or two people. It was immaculate and in well working order. Bright and very light and cheerful with a decent amount of amenities, including a Keurig and extra cozy blankets. Very quiet space (other than normal neighborhood noise...dogs barking / kids playing). Easy parking, easy entry, good communication from host. There appears to be a freeway very near and there was zero freeway noise. And most importantly: PEACOCKS! What a delight! The neighborhood is full of peacocks and horses, if you love animals, you will be squealing.
The challenges:
The location - Chatsworth - is not really near any Los Angeles tourist features. Unless you are there to visit family, CSUN or hospitals, not a real visitor's area. In regard to the studio itself: The clerestory window means there is no ability to have total darkness, so suggest bringing an eye mask if dawn is not a goal. One window leads directly to owner's back garden, the other window to the neighbor, so privacy is not possible without keeping curtains/shutters closed. The small outdoor seating area is a good size and looks like it's on the road to being a great little space, but could use more. Privacy would be nice. One fence allows views from the home, the other wall provides views from a neighbor's window. Some tall bushes (Juniper skyrocket perhaps?) would be nice to create a great private nook. Missing amenity: a box of tissues would be nice, it's allergy season! Shower water pressure was very low, so manage your time if you have a lot of hair. As I had to juggle work and my visit, I brought my laptop. There's no real place to work. The kitchen counter has no place to put your knees, the vanity was too small. If you need to bring your laptop and manage spreasheets, it will be a comfort challenge. I suggest the neighbors put up signage to drive slow as there are horses and peacocks in the area, I'd hate for another guest to create an unsafe situation.
The neighborhood is more unincorporated, which I didn't expect, but you definitely get the vibe that the neighbors know each other, which makes you feel way less lonely for home. I was grateful for that. Overall recommend if one needs to be in Chatsworth.