It is my pleasure to write a review for the Air B&B my wife and I stayed at in early September of this year. If you are looking for a quick answer- it was fantastic. Make your reservations, you won’t regret it. If however you want a more thorough breakdown of what it was like, I’m going to break it down by location, amenities, cleanliness, and personability of hosts.
Location
The location of this Air B&B is more than just a pin on a Google Map. Silverlake is a pretty awesome place to stay for a number of reasons. Firstly it is far enough away of the craziness that is downtown LA to give it a sense of a retreat. It is tucked away up in the hills of the Silverlake neighborhoods and feels immensely removed from the hustle and bustle of the city streets. The rented room faces westward providing fantastic views of the sunset, the reservoir, and even the hollywood sign if you have a keen eye. The home is gorgeously landscaped, everywhere you look there are beautiful plants, flowers and grasses to fixate on. The flowers on the pergola were routinely visited by hummingbirds, which was a treat to see in the mornings.
Additionally I think it is worth noting here that because of the way the home is set up, you never really interacted with anyone else unless you crossed behind the house through the back yard. The room while connected is a wholly separate unit, with no common space with the rest of the house. If you are concerned about privacy, don’t be.
Amenities
Despite just being essentially a bedroom and bathroom, the rented space had all sort of little things that we found convenient during our stay. While too numerous to list they included dishes with a small dish rack, electric kettle with tea, variety of glasses, and an assortment of books that would be of particular interest to anyone wishing to know more about architecture or the area. Additionally Chris and Carol included some really well thought out lists of places to eat and things to see in the area. Exceeded expectations.
Cleanliness
Absolutely no issues whatsoever. The sheets on the bed were in perfect condition, the bathroom was spotless, and the floors were great.
Hosts
Chris and Carol were fantastic hosts and really seemed to enjoy renting their space out to visitors. Each time we interacted with them they seemed to be bristling with ideas and recommendations (which was great for us, being unfamiliar with the area), and attentive to any needs or concerns we may have had. If I had to describe them in three words they would be: welcoming, intelligent, and happy.
Sometimes it helps to hear about other people’s positive experiences when deciding to book an Air B&B or not, I totally get it. We had a fantastic time, and I hope this helps you.