This studio apartment sits atop the Hollywood Hills offering unique privacy from one of the busiest part of Los Angeles while being minutes away from all the main Hollywood tourist attractions. Perched on a mountain, nestled among trees it offers a spacious deck, where you can enjoy your morning coffee while watching beautiful blue birds that often visit this tranquil spot. It has a nature feel while being right by West Hollywood.

Vibrant host Sarah has decorated the space with shades of mints, warm pink, and whites and textiles that provide an array of textures that invite to enjoy the very comfortable room and its furnishings bathed in natural light. A kitchenette, hot plate microwave and toaster in the studio allowed us to get enough nourishment to explore the city. An impeccable chic new bathroom, with great shower pressure, proved to be a welcome feature after the long hikes on the neighboring Runyon Canyon and other nature mountain-walks in the vicinity.

As a host, Sarah proved to be easy to communicate with, with outstanding intelligence and a warm smile, she gave us patient clues to navigate the area. For us, newcomers to Los Angeles, her guidance was invaluable.

It was a pleasure to deal with Sarah as a host as well as Tim and Caprica.

As for the location, Laurel-Canyon wraps around a hillside, and has an extraordinary history of musicians artists and film professionals. From the “Mamas and the Papas” to “The Doors” and “Joni Mitchell” have composed songs to the local country store ( there is even an indie film titled “Laurel Canyon” ) John Lennon used to have an apt here with a killer view that was sold not long ago, and currently it is rumored that actors Russell Brand and George Clooney have houses here. Strap on your hiking boots and take a walk to the LC Country store, prepare to bask in the impossible cool bohemian atmosphere of Sara’s studio. You will feel lucky to have arrived here, but shh don’t tell many people, this is a Los Angeles secret, we are glad we found it, and will stay here again in a heartbeat.
As the time for us to depart came close we rejoiced on the experience of having had this beautiful place as our first pied-à-terre in L. A, were mountain winds obviate the need for a fan and the sun filled room kept warm even at night in January, but most importantly were the kindness and generosity of our hosts made us feel welcome in our new home-state.