Very pretty unit with nice detailing and décor. Plenty of amenities (incl. extra towels), and the washer/drier is a huge bonus too. Big closet with lots of hangers. TV has Netflix. Bed is comfortable. Shower pressure is good. Bathroom counter is on the smaller side. Sturdy kitchen table and comfortable chairs (good for working on a laptop, though there is also a small desk I didn’t use). The backyard is a wonderful place to sit outside day or evening (daytime, there is plenty of shade from palm trees and umbrellas).
You are essentially staying on the lower unit of the owners’ house with your own private entrance, but you come and go through the back gate so it really feels like your own place. Because the unit is on the lower level and the yard is very private with fences/hedges, the unit does not get very much natural sunlight through the windows, which may or may not matter for you.
The designated parking spot is very good – super easy to get in and out of.
The location is great whether you are here for business or fun. It’s right next to the 101 freeway, Ventura Blvd, and Universal Studios. Plenty of great restaurant options and a gas station right at the corner.
While it’s a gorgeous neighborhood (very lower part of the Hollywood Hills on the valley side), the hills are generally not a fantastic place for walking/running because there are no sidewalks and it’s very narrow with lots of curves. Normally that would be a drawback for me, but in this case, the location is soooo close to some of the best hiking spots in LA. You are a 10 minute drive from the top entrance of Runyon Canyon and almost just as close to Wilacre Park and Fryman Canyon. So this is a fantastic place to stay if you are a hiker or walker. The very short drive to those places is easy and worth it.
Owners are very nice and even though you are staying on their property, it feels very private. I only saw them a few times and the backyard was always empty. The only drawback for me is that the house is hardwood floors, so you will hear footsteps above your head sometimes (and I am a light sleeper).
Overall, a very nice rental. One of the best I’ve stayed at when I come to business for LA, and I’ve stayed many places. It’s very good value for the price!