Christiana and Chris offer a room in what used to be a farmhouse in Arleta, north of Los Angeles, and very close to Burbank airport (only about 20 minutes by car). The room is spacious and well appointed, and most importantly, very quiet. The bed is large and comfortable, and the shower/toilet room is small but adequate. They offer optional access to a refrigerator and microwave which is kept behind a locked door in what used to be a closet. Since I prefer to store my own food and drink in my room, I opted to pay the extra five dollars per day in order to have access to this facility.
There was a large standalone wardrobe in the room which offered plenty of hanging space and lots of hangers. Plenty of towels were provided for use in the shower. A desk and chair in the corner provided me with adequate workspace for my computer, and a power supply board on the desk allowed me to run my laptop and charge my cell phone easily. The room featured a window mounted air conditioner which I did not need as the days and nights were getting cooler. There was also a three speed ceiling fan which included a large very bright light that gave plenty of illumination. There was also a large flat screen TV set which I did not use.
Access to the property is via a locked gate, which gives a good sense of security, especially if you are driving your own car (as I was). The only downside of having a locked gate is that I had to unlock it and swing it open by hand each time I came and went. On the subject of cars, mine had a minor battery charging problem, and Chris very generously offered to hook it up to his charger overnight in order to replenish it.
The room is advertised as pet-friendly, which was not relevant to me on this occasion, but it’s nice to know that I could have brought my dog with me had I wanted to. There is a small cat-flap in the door to the room which leads to an outdoor area that is fenced off and therefore would be quite safe if you were to bring a cat or a small dog.
Communication with Christiana during the weeks leading up to my stay was always easy and timely. She was very helpful. I highly recommend this as a place to stay if you are visiting any areas north of Los Angeles. It represents very good value for money compared to alternative forms of accommodation.