Of all the studios/guesthouses/casitas I ever stayed at, Indraja and Arvydas’ charming and cozy studio was the overall best on my list. Pictures on this listing don’t do it justice. With just a quick access to the 10 freeway, this studio is centrally located to an abundance of local amenities. Within walking distance, there are restaurants and a Farmers’ Market that happens every Sundays. If you drive 3 minutes west, you’ll stumble across a Trader Joe’s. And if you drive 7 minutes south, you’re in downtown Culver City. Although there are a number of apartments in the area, the neighborhood is very safe and quiet. With respect to accommodations, this studio has about all the essentials you need for either a short-term or long-term stay including: privacy, a designated parking spot just for you (which is a huge bonus since street parking is very difficult to find), a fully stocked kitchenette with a gas cooktop, fast and reliable Wi-Fi (another huge bonus especially for those working remotely), a comfy queen-sized bed, and a smart TV that you can binge-watch Netflix on. The studio is very spacious and could easily accommodate up to 3 people (2 adults and a small child) and the amount of storage space is ample. While there is no A/C, you won’t miss it. The studio is located in a cool area so when you crack open the windows and turn on the ceiling fan, you can feel the cool Santa Monica beach breeze circulate throughout. Directly above the studio is a garage utilized by tenants so you’ll occasionally hear noise during the weekday– in the evenings and weekends it’s a nonissue. The tenants in the main house are friendly as well.
I originally booked my stay for 4 months, but because of my living situation and rather than finding another studio, I decided to extend my stay for an additional 3 months. What cemented my decision was having incredibly responsive and accommodating hosts. Whenever I had an issue, Indraja or Arvydas were communicative and would have the issue resolved promptly.
Leaving has been bittersweet as this studio had truly become my home away from home. If you ever need a place to stay on the Westside, I highly recommend this studio. From comforting touches of home to having exceptional hosts, it’s definitely worth the value!