*All about the view! Ideal oasis for a couple.*
Staying in The Pool House was a dream. My partner and I stayed here for a week in January while working remotely. When we arrived, the place was immaculate and felt very clean, which helped ease our worries about COVID.
The building is essentially tucked underneath a large patio and pool which is all perched on a steep hillside surrounded by a breathtaking, vast, sparsely populated canyon. It feels completely private from the main house and yet is just a brief (somewhat daring) walk downhill from the main driveway. The main room is surrounded by sliding glass doors so you have a completely unobstructed view of the sweeping hillside and the manicured plants and trees along the deck. You can even see the Channel Islands just off the coast. The interior design and decor is elegant and modern, with lovely warm MCM touches and beautiful retro prints and contemporary art on the walls. There’s even an Apple TV in the main room, so you can watch movies or shows to your heart’s delight. If you get tired of watching the birds or gazing outdoors, you can easily shift focus to the calm inside. The A/C and heater worked perfectly as well. In case you’re looking for firm bed, this one is more on the soft/springy side, but is still very pleasant.
Working remotely was mostly seamless, though the walls are somewhat thin so one of us had to step outside if we were both in a meeting at the same time. We had better WiFi than we have at our own home—it was SO fast! We had speeds of 118/20 the entire time. The main room is also quite bright when the LA sun is shining (none of the doors or windows have coverings). But let’s be real, who doesn’t love warm sunshine in the dead of winter?
We brought all our groceries with us and cooked all our meals. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans and utensils. This was probably the nicest, most well-stocked kitchen we’ve ever rented, honestly. We didn’t use the pool, but we spent most evenings on the porch watching the sunset. Did I mention the sunsets yet? Good grief, I must’ve taken 300 photos. Again: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VIEW!
Shannon and Vitus were very responsive, accommodating and warm. You can tell they’ve put a lot of love into this place. Their kindness helped make our stay a pleasure, despite the fact it overlapped with a very terrifying national news cycle.
I’ll be ruminating on this little slice of heaven for a long time. Truly felt like a privilege to experience. Thank you for sharing it with us!