My stay at Erin’s beach bungalow was truly one of the best parts of my trip to Los Angeles. Erin was an absolutely exceptional host who made me feel so welcome and comfortable. From the very start, Erin was great at communicating with me and was quick to reply to any questions I had. She even stayed up way later than anyone should while waiting for my delayed flight to arrive (around 2:30 am!) and greeted me in person. She had also set aside water bottles, a variety of snacks and goodies, not to mention a bottle of wine, that were nicely displayed in the kitchen.
While the Airbnb itself is located in an ideal Santa Monica neighborhood, the cottage is nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of any big city noise and commotion. There was plenty of privacy and I always felt very safe. The bungalow was the perfect size for my solo trip to LA, yet could easily accommodate more than one person without feeling too small. It had all the comforts of home (full kitchen, full bathroom with tub and shower, large bedrooms with a super comfy bed, a tv with cable and Roku) as well as a washer and dryer. There was also an adorable patio with a table and chairs outside that I regret not taking advantage of. The place felt so comfortable that I ended up having a good portion of my meals delivered so I could unwind at the end of the day and just enjoy the space around me. While I didn’t end up renting a car, I found it easier not to, thanks to the ideal location and close proximity to everything I could need (restaurants, grocery stores, cute coffee shops, etc) so I can’t say much about parking.
I can’t thank Erin enough for all of her hospitality and how she went above and beyond as a host. I’m very glad I stumbled upon her cozy yet chic cottage, and hope to return in the future for another stay.