First the good: communication with Dino was great in the beginning. He answered my questions in good time. The location in the Hollywood Hills cannot be beat. The view from the little patio with space heaters is lovely. Now here are the not so good things: pool access on the first day was not accessible because Dino hosts parties and/or gatherings. He mentioned that he had a few more through the week, but later said he did not. We weren’t even allowed to see the pool area. This was the first red flag. Next, the room. It’s definitely well appointed with everything you could need, but it’s all crammed into a tiny space. The Murphy bed and couch are one and the same, and when you pull the bed down, there is absolutely no space to get around it at all because of the sofa cushion. This is a problem for someone with mobility issues. The toilet in the teeny bathroom is not set properly. It’s jacked up on some broken tiles, so it wobbles a lot. The bathroom door is clear glass on the top half, which gives no privacy, so this is not a place for people who are traveling with a friend or a child if they need some privacy to shower, use the bathroom, or get dressed. And finally, the extension cords. There are cords in the bathroom (huge orange one and another one) that are plugged into the bathroom outlet and go to the little room. There are more extension cords in the room, too, which could cause safety issues.
If you are a young couple who don’t need a lot of space and aren’t concerned with these issues for a few days, this place can work. The location is peaceful and the view is sweet. If you have mobility issues, need privacy within your space, and want full access to a pool, this bay not be for you.