David’s place was such a beautiful place to call home for 3 months!
General: First, EVERYTHING was brand new. This was a little scary as of course things gain wear and tear over time and we didn’t want to be the first to do so BUT the furniture/decor details were beautiful and great quality and held up great. David really paid attention to the details of this unit. It really is a gorgeous place.
Safety/Sound: The building itself felt very safe. The front lobby staff can be really cool, we made friends with quite a few of them, but some can be cold. The general outside area is highly traveled so we felt safe at any time of day or night. Obviously this is DTLA, so be prepared for sound. Fire truck sirens, alarms, random people screaming outside, etc. can be heard at all times of the day and night too. HOWEVER, if you’re from the city you’ll expect this. We grew used to it after about a month and barely noticed it anymore.
Communication: David had superb communication with us. We had a few issues with the parking key and accidentally had a package delivered to the mailbox but David was great about responding fast and helping us out. He even had a vacuum and mop delivered when I brought it to his attention that the unit needed them! He was very kind and checked in with us regularly.
Extras: David STOCKED the apartment. There were lotions, extra toothbrushes, razors, face wipes, loofahs, bath salts, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, etc. in the bath room. The kitchen had all the cooking necessities and accessories plus olive oil and salt/pepper. Basically, it was move in ready. If you really love to cook like I do, I recommend bringing your own seasonings stock/ some appliances and extra cookware like I did.
Location: The location is AMAZING if you want to be in the heart of downtown. There are several restaurants and theaters nearby. Grocery stores are within walking distance (8 minutes) and so is target (15 minutes).
For the Foodies: There are several restaurants within a 10 minute radius that are great (Zinque, Perch, DTLA Ramen, Pizza Napolita, Burger Shop). There are also several coffee shops (il Cafe, Verve, Birdy’s, Starbucks). Also, some great rooftop and wine bars (Ace Hotel Rooftop Bar, Garçons de Cafe, Perch Rooftop Bar on 16th floor). There’s PLENTY to explore.
Beware: The dryer/washer will eat your clothes. I recommend using a delicates bag to wash your clothes in. For some reason, the washer/dryer would catch the metal/plastic aglet pieces on anything with a string (shorts, dresses, etc) and rip them off. The clothes would also come out severely twisted and tangled. We learned the hard way. Just buy the bag.
I know I’m forgetting some stuff, but basically it was a fantastic stay and I would recommend David’s place to anyone and everyone!
David, thank you for having us!