I had a wonderful stay at this cottage! It has lots of detail to give it a very Parisian feel. Other reviewers have noted all the Eiffel Towers and tried to count them. There are tons, if you include the ones on the bed sheets! I love all the thought put in to this place to make it as comfortable as possible for guests. I felt very comfortable, safe, and secure here.
I didn’t meet the host but she left detailed instructions for my stay and ways to contact her if needed. The check in and check out process was easy. It’s in a great location with lots of restaurants, stores, and a small grocery store nearby. A larger grocery store is a little further away. It’s in a central area to explore lots of what LA has to offer. You can take the DASH and Metro buses and trains or get a Lyft. I walked on some of the historic “secret” stairways in the area where I saw some awesome homes, city views, and the Silver Lake reservoir.
I really enjoyed the outdoor area. It was quiet and peaceful and you can hear birds chirping. There’s a hedge and wood fence separating the patio area from the property’s main walkway and main gate to the street. This cottage is next door and on the same property as her other rental, The Lodge, and is part of a large house around the corner.
A few things to note:
-There’s an air conditioner in a window near the front door but I couldn’t reach it to turn it on. The cottage instruction book needs to be updated since it said there was a booklet for it in the TV stand but I didn’t see it. There are ceiling fans and a portable fan.
-Opening, closing, locking, and unlocking the front door was sometimes a challenge due to the older style mechanism. I did feel safe and secure in the cottage though since it had multiple locks from the inside.
-Be very careful navigating the exterior stairs by the main gate. Also be careful with the stairs inside the cottage. Turn on all the lights in the interior stairwell so you can see. There’s a bannister and some carpet on the inside steps for grip.
-As others have mentioned, it’s in a hilly area and you can walk up and down it everyday or use a Lyft!
All in all, a great stay! Thank you Gisele!