I stayed at the loft for just over 5 months while I was down in LA for work and it was the most amazing and magical place to stay. The loft itself is absolutely beautiful -- beyond words really. Alain's attention to detail in every single aspect of the place is beyond remarkable. The space is so bright and airy, it is impeccably designed and the architecture is just incredible... all of this Alain has done himself! There isn't space enough in this review to write about all of the amazing amenities so I will just highlight a few... gorgeous remote-controlled skylights throughout, beautiful bathroom and shower, incredible flooring throughout, the most comfortable brand new king-size bed, state-of-the art kitchen and appliances (Wolf stove!), amazing hand-crafted details everywhere, french doors opening onto a private patio... the list goes on an on. In addition, any little request I had, Alain took care of immediately... after my first few days there I remarked that I was surprised there was no full-length mirror... the next time I came home there was a gorgeous free-standing, wood-framed mirror in my bedroom... when I mentioned that I didn't use the light behind my bed because it was a bit too bright, Alain immediately switched it out for a softer bulb... when I mentioned that I needed to pick up a bathroom scale, Alain got one for me immediately... those are just a few examples that illustrate how Alain took the time to make sure my stay was as comfortable as possible. Beyond the interior of the loft, the surrounding gardens are amazing and Alain was more than happy to tell me and teach me all about the plants and trees. I could wake up and walk out onto my patio and pick mandarins to eat for breakfast (and Alain's homemade juice is out of this world!).
There is no way to capture the essence and feel of this beautiful and serene place in a review. I chose the loft because of its beauty and the feeling from the pictures that it is wrapped in serenity (which it is) but I was so incredibly fortunate to find that what awaited me at the loft was so much more than just a beautiful place to eat and sleep and work... what awaited me were two truly wonderful people, Alain and his girlfriend Shani, who were not only my hosts but who became my very dear friends... with whom I broke bread with in their garden and home, went for sushi, laughed and joked and talked and, for 5 months, shared my life.... finding an Airbnb that's a true gem is a truly remarkable thing... finding one with two hosts like Alain and Shani is truly priceless!