Where do we start when reviewing Dons Charlie Chaplin house. This was my wife and I’s 7th visit to Los Angeles and The Charlie Chaplin house is the best accommodation we have stayed in. My in-laws joined us and it was their first visit to America in general and they fell in love with the house, location and charm of Venice beach. The house is perfect for 4 people with impressive outdoor space, which we used almost every night to play games and listen to the bustling night life on Abbot Kinney! The house has every amenity you could want from, hairdryer, iron, towels, toiletries, kitchenware TV, WiFi and the comfiest recliner sofa and chair. Don has openly said in the very accurate description and videos you can find online, that this is not a silent area... and you do hear the garbage trucks early in the morning and at the weekend the bustling nightlife but you are literally in the best area! This is Venice beach and the noise is part of its charm. Being early risers, it was never an issue or prevented us from sleep.
There are ceiling fans in every room and they worked a treat to keep us cool and the place very fresh. There is no air conditioning but we feel it would be unnecessary anyway and would ruin the charm of the house. We were lucky enough to meet Don as he kindly dropped off two extra garden chairs for us and we learnt more about the property and area which was wonderful. In short this house lives up to expectations and we can see why Don is a super host! My in laws already want to visit again and we will definitely be back for an 8th visit! Thanks Don for a memorable stay. Until next time. 🙂 A+++ host and apartment.