Jude and Paul have truly created a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing oasis of calm right in the heart of a bustling metropolis. This was quite likely one of the best AirBnb experiences I've ever had. I could walk over to really good restaurants on Sunset within a couple of minutes and be back at the guesthouse and feel like I'm in the middle of nowhere.
Jude's place is listed as a private room, but it's actually a completely detached and self-contained guesthouse behind her own house. The "little barn" is a lot more spacious than it might seem in pictures - the tall ceilings and the huge glass doors that open completely and let in a ton of light and fresh air make it seem really bright and airy, aside from letting you take in views of the cute little backyard. And it's super private - Jude and Paul are there when you need them but were also very mindful about letting me have the shared yard and all the little outdoor spaces all to myself!
The decor in the barn feels super elegant, classy, modern and high-end. I loved all the little touches such as fresh flowers from their backyard arranged in a little vase, wonderfully fragrant incense sticks and reed diffusers, a surround sound system and a massive TV, a record player to relive the old times, and so much more. Jude and Paul have an amazing sense of humor, and I definitely chuckled several times as I read the guide book they had put together in the unit :).
Above all, Jude was a genuinely kind, warm and generous host. At one point, my car got blocked in because someone had parked their car blocking their driveway (absolutely no fault on Jude's part). Jude was kind enough to drive me 10 minutes away to where I needed to be (being mindful about my comfort level given the pandemic and being sure to wear her mask), just so I wouldn't have to call an Uber. Thanks so much Jude - I know I'll definitely be picking your place the next time I'm back in town.