"THE SECRET SPOT" is truly a hidden gem! This was my first time renting an Airbnb property in the U.S., and it was the best decision I could've ever made! Marci and C.J. are not only SUPERHOSTS, they are THE BEST hosts I've encountered in my limited experience with Airbnb (Europe) over the past 6 years. They are also truly the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. They bent over backwards to accommodate me last-minute, when I experienced an unexpected catastrophe in my apartment. Their home-away-from-home provided the peace, quiet, and calmness I really needed during such a stressful time. (Other than venturing out to the grocery store on a couple of occasions, I never even explored the area or went anywhere near the beach because I just wanted to rest.)
The guest house is so cute, cozy, and inviting. Spotlessly clean! They've left no stone unturned, paying attention to every little detail, including providing everything you could possibly need during your stay - whether short or long. The unexpected additional goodies Marci offered me from time to time (her delicious home-baked cookies), only made my stay that much more enjoyable. Tucked in a quiet little neighborhood, away from all the touristy hang-outs, parking was a breeze, day or night, which was really a blessing to me, since I didn't arrive from work until after 7:30 PM every night. Only drawback was the traffic on the 405 Frwy. 7 AM or 7 PM, it's a parking lot going and coming! It routinely took me at least 2 hours traveling to and from Culver City, but after living in The Valley for decades, I was used to it, and would just turn up the music and ride it out. When I needed to extend for a few additional days, they graciously allowed me to do so, saving me a few sleepless nights trying to figure out where to go next. I am so glad to have met them, and I'm looking forward to returning for another stay in their charming little guest house.
Thank you, again, Marcia & C.J., for everything you did to make my stay as enjoyable and unstressful as possible.