Sara's place is so cute and feels like a beach bungalow.
Upon my arrival Sara requested that I text or DM her to let me into the gate. Once I was inside the unit trying to load my luggage inside, I kept getting calls back to back and messages. And a gentlemen walked to where my car was and asked about the gate remote. Apparently it was the property manager and then Sara was calling me to close the gate, before I was able to locate the gate remote
My stay- A little over two months June 30th - August 2nd
Parking-The unit is directly in the middle of two smaller units and I believe a 4th unit is in the back and space for an RV. Parking in directly in front of your unit, enough space for 3 cars.
Unit- So cute and spacious. Large enough for 3-4 ppl. No oven but full kitchen. Bed is a bit firm. Bathroom is a nice size. Everything was very clean and tidy. I did notice under the bedroom dresser it was very dusty and dirty and there was a half empty water bottle. Other than that everything was nice and clean. Walls are pretty thin but overall I had quiet neighbors. There is a garage behind the unit thats connected by the two windows and the ac unit in the living room. The property manager (who is very nice), works in the garage every day, sometimes up until 8p or 9p. There were a few instances where the noise was so loud I either left the unit or turned up the volume to the TV. I work from home so this was an issue some days
Location- A few neighborhoods around to get food, shop, nails, hair, groceries, and gyms. If I didn't have to go to LA I didn't because it's a lot to do around in North Ridge and up Saticoy, lots of plaza's and the mall is really close. North Hollywood with traffic is about 20-30mins away, no traffic 15mins. LA close to airport with traffic can take about 1 hour and 30mins to 2 hours. No traffic maybe 30-40 mins
Insects- I had an issue with fly's getting into the unit through a few cracks or holes in the screen and the last week I was there I saw a roach come from under the kitchen cabinet and go back under. I told Sara who said she would have someone look into the screen and that pest control was called but can't come until after my stay.
Overall: Very cute, spacious and clean. Location is ok. Property manager is on the property every day and the grounds look great. Great parking, secure private entry. Thin walls, firm bed.