Check in did not go well. We followed George’s instructions and arrived at a locked gate. We could not get to our apartment at 5pm (2 hours after the allowed check in time). We could not reach George by phone, text or through airbnb until about 9:30pm. (Many attempts were made.) It was after 10pm by the time we were fully settled in our rental apartment. George was apologetic and refunded one night’s rent which was a nice gesture.
Parking is in an alley behind the building. The length of the parking spot is shorter than a normal car. We parked on a diagonal to try to keep as much of the car out of the lane as possible.
As for the unit, there is no heat. There is a small space heater, but with the Porter Ranch winds through a very drafty door, the unit was cold (until luckily the outdoor temperature warmed up). Hand soap should be provided for the bathroom and kitchen sinks. It would be nice if the kitchen equipment included a manual can opener and if the host provided tissues. The location was good for our needs.