Alexis has a cool, retro house in Silver Lake with a cute guest room. She was very available--check in smooth as butter, and when she was traveling, she got back to me that day with questions about the house. She has a vintage refrigerator, and the handle is very fussy. When it got stuck open, she had her friend deliver a beautiful half-fridge the next day or so. On top of it as a host.
A few tips:
-The room you'll be staying in is East-facing, and very bright in the morning (I flipped around after the first night and slept with my head by the door, and just used a heavy dark t-shirt to block some of the light out. If you're sensitive to light, invest in a good mask)
-The house gets very hot. Alexis does have a little vintage standing fan (it's heavy! But helpful), and a big machine that takes ice and produces cold air. The fog machine is a little temperamental. If you're at home in the early afternoon, my advice is to open the street-facing windows to get some cross ventilation going before it gets too hot.
-Do not leave any food out, or an unrinsed wine glass out overnight. You will make some cockroach friends. Sharpen up your clean-up game, and they stay well away.
There's a sweet secret garden in the back yard, and it's right there by the main drag on Sunset. The street parking is permit-free and great. I'd recommend this spot. Thank you!