This Silver Lake abode is wonderful! It's beautifully presented with a central lounge and two comfortable bedrooms on either side. The artwork and small touches were very much appreciated. The views to the hills in the distance and the succulent garden below were so much better than a high-rise hotel.
The house is set in a winding cut-de-sac; the neighbourhood is typically laid back LA. It was very quiet at night but there was easy access to supermarkets, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and cinemas. Driving around LA is essential and we were able to park our car at the front of the residence, on the street. This was enomously helpful. Silver Lake is a wonderful suburb with a very relaxed atmosphere. My daughters wanted to experience archetypal LA culture and this base gave us a perfect place to do this.
While we ate out a lot, it was handy having a kitchenette with a functioning oven. It allowed us to have breakfast at 'home' as well as a cooked dinner one very tired evening. Cups of tea and coffee were easily made. Very impressed with the stocked kitchen - we have stayed at many self-contained apartments around the world and this is very unique! Filtered water jug in the fridge- perfect.
One truly helpful feature was the laundry. We had just spent time in Peru so a washing machine and clothes dryer (with washing detergent!) was heavenly.
The bathroom was clean and basic. My two young daughters managed to have a bath in the 50s bath with shower overhead. Big thumbs up from them!
Alicia and David were very helpful when we had questions.
The TV/ entertainment system were great (even if not used that much). Wireless was terrific and critical for us when sorting out what we wanted to do each day.
The only downside: we never met Lola! Next time perhaps.