Henry's place was a good find; it's in a good location, is safe, and is quite spacious. While there were a few issues with our stay (see below), Henry and his team were responsive and attentive to our concerns. And for that reason, Henry deserves 5 stars!
Some issues:
- On the second night of our stay, the ceiling started to leak. The condo is on the first floor, so it was coming in from the apartment above us. Note that the upstairs unit's bathroom is directly above the entrance to the unit, so the leak was dripping onto one of the couches. We had a few of our belongings on the couch, but luckily nothing was damaged as a result of the leak. Henry and his associates were responsive to our concerns, but there was nothing that could be done that night, so we had to put down towels and hope that the leak didn't get worse. They sent a plumber the following morning, and there was no leakage since then, so hopefully the issue has been resolved.
- The desk below the TV (as seen in the pictures) is currently missing as of March 21, 2022. Henry informed us that this had recently broken and that he was looking to get a replacement as soon as possible. Depending on how long it takes to replace, the desk may or may not be there during your stay.
Other things to note about the Airbnb:
- The walls in the unit are pretty thin, so do be respectful of quiet hours. We could hear our neighbors through the walls if they talked too loudly.
- Some of the appliances are on the older side, especially the AC units. They are not too difficult to control, but they do make a considerable amount of noise. The bedroom gets a little stuffy at night, so plan accordingly.
- As mentioned in some of the other reviews, the washer/dryer is not super powerful, and you cannot operate the dryer without first running the washer. There were a couple of occasions where the dryer did not fully dry our clothes. There is a separate laundry room adjacent to the unit, however, in case you need to dry your clothes for longer.
We hope this review is helpful in determining whether you want to stay at Henry's Airbnb! He is a lovely host and I would consider renting from him again. The area is fun, too--very close to good food and shopping in the Alhambra/Pasadena area, and also a short drive to Downtown LA and other nearby attractions.