My stay at Barbara’s place was excellent and far exceeded my expectations. This was my favorite Airbnb experience thus far and I highly recommend it to any traveler looking for a quiet, affordable, private place in the valley or LA generally.
It is a private guesthouse that is attached to the main house—it is quiet, clean, large (appropriate for 1-2 people), has ample storage space, a kitchen, very nice bathroom, easy parking, household necessities, etc. Privacy was one of my main criteria and I was very happy with how quiet the space/area was generally.
My favorite part about the house is the backyard—it is quite massive and has a beautiful orange tree that one could eat from every morning. Lots of places to do work and enjoy the LA sunshine.
While the property is listed as Van Nuys, it is right on the border of Sherman oaks. It is located close to the 405 and is near a variety of places to eat/get coffee/etc.
Barbara is also a fantastic host and person—she respected my privacy but would always respond quickly to try and make my experience better. She even changed internet companies when I expressed mild frustration at the internet speed. Thank you for a great stay!