As a couple with two cars, we stayed at Helen’s house for nearly 4 weeks. The initial reservation was for two weeks, and I extended two times. This place was surely large with great views, a lot of big windows, comfortable and clean including the seeming safety and quietness of the neighborhood without major traffic even nearby a slow traffic mountainous through street. It was a good location for me and my partner based on some business (and recreational interests) that we had in the area… and with a car, it was fairly easy (within 5 minutes) to get to the 60 freeway.
Each of the three bedrooms had a queen-sized bed and there were two bathrooms – one with a bath. The kitchen and eating area were large enough with most needed cooking ware and utensils. There were sufficient supplies, towels, furniture, very good lighting and closet space and various accessories.
I do tend to set up an area as an office area, and there was enough furniture, desks and chairs for that and in general. There was only one TV, but that was sufficient for our needs. The water temperature and pressure of the shower was a little less than preferred but it was sufficient.
The off the street parking was right next to the entrance and there was enough room for 4 or 5 cars in front of the house, if that were a need. We did not attempt to use air conditioning, but we did use the heat which seems to need some kind of an update to be more powerful (fan or just overall ability to warm up such a large space). Helen did bring over a space heater after we mentioned the issue, which somewhat addressed the issue yet we just needed to have sweaters for the November/December time of the year. Probably a little better disclosure regarding the heat situation would have been better, even though Helen was sufficiently accommodating. We used the fireplace twice, but it did not really help with heating, and we are not exactly experienced in the use of a fireplace kind of a way generating heat (or ambience) so we stopped using it.
We used the washer/dryer for three or four loads, and the laundry location required walking out and going around the building, but the machines were near new and worked well.
Helen was quick to respond to any communications, concerns or issues and sufficiently accommodating and polite. The whole place was a good and fair price considering everything completely, even though sure there is paying for the view and the large space.. so in that regard, it might seem to be more than some people in smaller groups might want. Even though I am not usually much into holiday decorations, I did a appreciate having a Christmas tree set up and also some other seasonal decorations. Thanks to Helen for her kind reception and her various professional interactions including sufficiently clear instructions regarding self-check-in.