Beware of this host. You’ll likely pick up on the controlling language, strict policies, check-in & checkout fees if one should happen to need a little extra time before or after the check-in/out time, I paid for an extra day just to avoid any potential issues regarding the fees. The fees seem a little exorbitant around $200-500beach. Hamut requested an extra $250 on top of the cleaning fee and additional day I had already paid for. I made the bed and wiped down the counters and tables, including the patio table. Dishes were left in the sink as I was checking out just in time to make my flight.
I was lucky and only dealt with the host’s father for the duration of my stay. He lives next door and is a very pleasant, accommodating man. Although, as soon as I checked out, I was about half a mile away and fielded a call from Hamut, who requires 1-2 hr notice before/after check in/out. He asked me “where are all the things you took”? Initially I didn’t understand what he was getting at until he outright accused me of stealing a small tin bicycle and the toothbrush holder. I explained that they were stored in the cabinets or on the bathroom window ledge because the place is about 220-250 square feet and is covered in trinkets, which may look cute but are in the way every time you want to: sit at the table, get a glass of water, brush your teeth. The closet is also packed with a radiator, ironing board, iron, laundry basket, linens, towels, etc., making it difficult to unpack and use the closet. The doors brush the bed when you
open them, so every bit of space is needed.
That being said, it’s a quiet neighborhood close to Griffith Park and feels pretty safe. The host just ruined the trip by continuing his fabrications and accusations when his $250 request was denied.