I stayed for 9 nights, and the location to the beach and cafes/ exercise studios was great, all in walking distance. The apartment was in a fairly run down complex, but felt safe and the atmosphere around the pool was chilled and I felt safe at night. The apartment had two bedrooms which was very roomy! A bit of noise from the neighbours, but had ear plugs at night and it didn’t bother me. I didn’t mind the communal washer driers, it felt like being back at uni. As a single woman travelling in a new city, it was great. If you are looking for luxury, this isn’t the spot, but I enjoyed the relaxed vibe, and the communication with Sofia and Tony was easy and quick.
The kitchen comes with a cooker and pots/pans for cooking and a dishwasher, and plates/cutlery/ an ok coffee maker. But to be honest I didn’t stay in much to cook! There’s lots of nearby eateries you can walk to. As the other reviews say, the apartment is a bit worn in places but I overlooked these and felt very at home and comfortable. There was a problem with the gate and the key fob to the complex was not working a couple of days into the stay, but again, communication was quick and I could use the other entrance way. If you have an issue with stairs and have lots of luggage be prepared to carry them up a couple of flights of stairs!
It was a magical trip to LA, and I felt very relaxed here.