Tl;dr if you're looking for a beautiful, private outdoor space with convenient access to the freeway and tons of great Asian (and other) food in the area, and you don't mind that the space is a little bit on the older and smaller side, you'll enjoy it here.
Pros:
- The outdoor space is absolutely wonderful. It was a perfect, private space to relax outside in the nice SoCal weather without having to worry about other people in the space. The string lights are a wonderful touch that makes it feel super homey and welcoming at night. Enjoy the hummingbirds that occasionally stop by to snack on the plants outside, watch the birds/squirrels party in the bushes, enjoy a fresh lemon from the lemon tree :]
- The location is absolutely on point - super close to a ton of great Asian food, easy access to the freeway, and residential enough that it's quite quiet in the back and front yards.
- The space was extremely private (in a great way); you can leave the windows open all day and night and never worry about anyone walking by or peeping in (though, do note the windows in the bedroom are frosted and do not open), and the back yard is protected on all sides by walls and plants. We felt like we could freely enjoy the space in private.
Cons:
- We found the house to be a bit older than what the photos may suggest, and we expected things to be slightly more up-to-date and put together given it's an Airbnb Plus. If you're not picky with this sort of thing, you'll have absolutely no problems; but it is something to keep in mind.
- The space is a bit on the small side; the photos are pretty accurate, but some may find it a bit cramped (in particular, the shower is quite small).
- Heaters are in the wall, and the one in the bedroom is on/off only (no temperature control). It wasn't ideal for us, but we made it work just fine.