This quiet bungalow is a hidden gem nestled atop a green hill with an amazing view, tucked away in a quiet community. Our flight arrived at 4:30 in the morning during one of this year's unusually wet rainstorms, so we were both very thankful to find the place clean and well appointed upon our arrival, with some old towels left by the door to dry off. Like everything in life, it's the little things that make the difference, and in this regard Andy and Amanda have done a fantastic job getting the little things right. The decor is straight out of Hollywood of yesteryear, tastefully done and cozy. The bed and couch are both cozy and comfortable, and all the appliances well appointed and nostalgic right down to the hair dryer, which is from a vintage retro line and matches the rest of the place perfectly.
The house itself is located centrally, above DTLA but below Glendale. There is a large local supermarket 7-8 minutes away, and a well appointed Vons (owned by Safeway, if you're familiar with that chain) 15 minutes away down the 110 in traffic. The area is full of local vendors and food carts, and a couple outdoor markets which aren't hard to find. There is also a fantastic hiking trail just ten minutes walk from the front door, which I explored every day the weather allowed. Amanda and Andy have even left a map for how to find it in their welcome info binder, which also lays out instructions for the appliances and notes a few local hotspots for food and drinks. Like I said, the little things.
There was a great amount of love and attention to detail put into this home, and it clearly shows, from the landscaping out front to the wonderful garden in the back yard that must be lush in the summer months. There's even a separate half bathroom in the unattached garage, which came in handy anytime we both needed to get ready to go out at the same time, and would have been perfect for rising off after coming home from the beach without having to track sand into the main house. The central air HVAC was quiet and efficient, and hot water was never scarce. There's even a small dishwasher, which I was happy to utilize as who wants to hand wash when on vacation?
Thank you again both, Andy and Amanda, for having us and for taking care of everything. Rent this space with confidence, you won't regret it.