My husband and our two kiddos (11 & 13) decided on a last minute Spring Break vacation to LA. Shawn was very accommodating with my booking less than 24 hours before arrival.
The house is cute, clean, well laid out, modern, has a few family games, in a GREAT quiet neighborhood and exactly as shown. The kitchen has a nice long table with bench seating—great for family meals.
We felt as safe at Shawn’s like we do in our own home. It was also great having the washer/dryer outside where we could immediately clean and dry wet items. Laundry detergent was provided and a nice touch.
The pool is nice and feels GREAT when the sun is fully out (midday). It is deep and the ft. aren’t listed. Be careful with your little ones. The pool does also gets cold as the sun sets. Part of the pool also has shade from the canopy which made it colder. We were able to have a wonderful grilled dinner by the pool complete with candlelight. The grill cooked our food perfectly.
A couple of things we wish we’d known so we’re sharing with you future guests:
- Gnats in the grass and near canopy made outdoors and pool enjoyment challenging. The following day we bought spray repellent and a Cintela candle. We left the candle and lighter.
- Would’ve liked to have had pool supplies. The pool is serviced every Wed. When we arrived (on a Monday) there were some leaves and debris in the pool. However, there was no leaf skimmer available. Shawn promptly had someone come clean the pool. However, it happened the following day and we would’ve preferred to be able to clear the leaves.
-The floors are a little hard and cold. There’s a rug in the living room, however it’s hard to sit or exercise on due to the hard floor. I’d suggest that you bring your yoga mat and cozy socks.
Overall GREAT stay! We will absolutely book again in the future!