Its actually a cozy house with a cute outdoor area with chairs and a coffee table. I was prepared for a lot of noise because of the freeway and it wasn't as bothersome as I thought it would be (and I slept on the pullout couch in the living room which was closest to the freeway). The home was not as big as I thought it would be based on the pictures but definitely had a cozy vibe! It served its purpose well and was a comfortable enough stay for our vacation..
However, I recommend not sleeping on the pull out couch if possible since its very uneven and you can feel the bars and mechanisms inside the couch when you lay on it. Also the couch is dirty and has seen better days. Had I not brought my own bedding, I would have made a trip to buy an air mattress to lay on during our stay instead.
In terms of cleanliness, I have to say that this was not one of the strong points of this airbnb. The counter tops, bathrooms, and bedrooms were clean. However, the uncleanliness in other areas stood out strong compared to the tidy presentation that was exclusive to those areas. The throw blanket and pillows on the living room couch appeared as though they have been well-loved and scarcely washed.
The rug in the living room is decrepit and is very stained. The first night we arrived, I had a horrible allergy attack that I usually only get around cats or long haired dogs! I even had to go up the block to the grocery store (Smart and Final) to get benadryl. I assumed it was from the rug so the next morning, I vacuumed the floor and couch. After this, the allergies subsided mostly. The floors were so dirty that it turned the bottoms of our socks black and we actually chose to throw out socks rather than wash them because of the extent of the filth we picked up walking around.
Those who stay here should ABSOLUTELY be aware of this...
The neighboring home had alot of activity that continued each day and went through well into the night each night. No loud parties like some of the other reviews mentioned during our stay but there was alot of coming and going traffic occurring in the neighboring driveway (that one of the living room windows face) and cars parked along the front side of the airbnb (starting from their driveway and ending at the airbnb driveway). Although the neighbors kept to themselves and there was not alot of noise coming from the cars going in and out, the environment didn't seem the most safe. It made it uncomfortable to sit outside, open the windows for sunlight and air, and come/go from the airbnb, especially at night. One of our Uber drivers even asked us if we would be okay walking into the airbnb after drop off due to the number of cars and characters that were in front of the house at that time. I understand that the happenings of the neighbors is something not within Leon's control but it was not welcoming and was, at times, concerning.