Kate's home was just as stunning in person as it was in the photos! The kitchen was spacious and well-provisioned, and we appreciated all the thoughtful touches (books, candles, blankets) that made it feel like home. We had a lovely time and this place was a perfect home base for us. We recommend hitting up the nearby Smoke House Restaurant for a taste of that Old Hollywood glamour - for the full experience, go at lunchtime for prime rib and at least 2 Manhattans.
A few things to note for others who might also be looking for a sunnier spot to work remotely:
- The wifi handled streaming movies/tv without a hitch, but it was not really robust enough to support video conference calls. We ended up getting an ethernet cable to run between the modem and my laptop, which worked perfectly. But I didn't exactly get to live out my fantasy of working from the deck and enjoying the sunshine - the wifi had a very spotty signal outside.
- I think I was overly optimistic about how much use I would get out of an unheated pool in early October. The pool felt good when the sun was out, but given the season, the pool was pretty much entirely shaded by 5:30, and we had a few days of unpleasant weather that kept us inside (Santa Ana winds and a very uncharacteristic thunderstorm). But the chest full of pool toys was much appreciated! Loved floating around on the giant flamingo!