The van is located at the top of a cliff, 33 steps (more than four flights of steps) above the street. Some of the steps are very steep, higher than regulation and are little more than a plank holding back dirt. So it is unsuitable if you have more than an overnight bag to carry all the way to the top or if you have any mobility issues. I was expecting 5 or 6 stairs, as per the photos, which I knew I would be able to manage, but when I reached the property and realised that the van was at the top of a steep cliff, more than two stories high, I realised that the property access was nothing like the description and was completely unsuitable. I was unable to carry my bags up to the property. (I note that the description has now been changed.)
I had paid for one full week in advance, but since I could not access the property due to all the steps and the fact that I did not feel safe alone on the block, I was not able to stay there. However, the manager refused to refund my money. I was unable to find alternative accommodation at such late notice and ended up having to cancel my holiday and leave Los Angeles.
I left my belongings in my car and climbed to the top and stayed one night but I did not feel safe on the property at night as I could not lock the door of the van or close the windows. I had also been expecting the van to be on the property of the owner's home but it is actually just sitting on a vacant block. There are many creatures there at night and you have to go outside the van to use the composting toilet and the showers. I spent a horrible night with no sleep.
The manager offered to accommodate me in the spare room at his house, but he lives 40 minutes drive from the property and I did not want to spend my holiday in his spare room.
My holiday was ruined and my money wasted - I would not recommend this property to any female solo traveler or any one with a heavy bag, or any one who wants to sleep in a property that is lockable or to any one with children.