I personally live in LA, so finding a location that still felt like a vacation for me to host my friends from out of town was going to be a challenge.
Everything changed when I found Sam's listing.
The main attraction - the tree house - exceeded our expectations. It actually was where we spent the majority of our time, despite how great and convenient the location of the house was to Silver Lake, Echo Park and the surrounding area. I don't know, just climbing those wooden stairs up and sitting in chairs chatting with some of my closest friends unlocked a childlike joy that I really haven't experienced in my life. Paired with perfect Labor Day weather, it was an immaculate vibe.
The rest of the house followed suit. The AC was rockin', plenty of space for four grown men to sleep, hang out and just appreciate the novelty, kitschy details and generally well-stocked amenities (thank you for the eggs, bagels and extra water!). Everything complimented our experience perfectly.
And there were features of the house we didn't even get to fully appreciate, like the backyard swing (mostly cuz we're all rather clumsy and didn't wanna fall) or the chicken coop, which was unfortunately empty this time but only added to the culture!
Sam's place is simply one of those gems you discover unknowingly but quickly become an all-time favorite. Our group will be back again when our paths cross in Los Angeles. It gave us a welcome reprieve from the craziness of the world. Thank you, Sam.