Fantastic place to stay while visiting LA! Only minutes from Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. About 45 mins from Hollywood (which is GOOD considering LA traffic). Patrick’s place feels totally private, despite being on shared property with where they reside. And although we didn’t end up needing Patrick’s assistance with anything, he was quick to reply and willing to go above and beyond to ensure our comfort.
The place worked well for our family of 4. Our 2 kids (ages 8 and 10) shared the pull-out sofa bed. With the sofa bed open, there isn’t much room for a lot of extra baggage, but the space was plenty for the 1 night we were there. I think we may have felt a little cramped if we stayed for more than a few days. BUT, the private, fenced-in outdoor area (with picnic table) would provide for extra lounging space, and I took that into consideration when booking. Since the only TV is in the bedroom (where my husband and I slept), I figured our kids could entertain themselves with their tablets and/or books outside to let us sleep in. The weather was beautiful, but the kids felt just fine sitting on the barstools and using the kitchen counter as “their space”.
Patrick was very friendly (over messaging; we didn’t have a chance or need to meet in person). His place was spotless, incredibly clean, and comfortable! We would 100% stay here again!