I was lucky enough to stay in Lauren and Tal's accommodation this week and I had the pleasure of meeting them both as I arrived. They were both so warm and friendly and they look out for their guests needs. One of the reasons I love staying in Airbnb's is because many hosts provide their guests with personal touches and as I walked to the gate to enter the property, "Aloha, Tara!" was written in chalk on the ground. I loved it!
Those personal touches are everything! Lauren showed me to the room and was extremely helpful in answering a few questions I had. She offered assistance and let me know not to hesitate if I needed anything. The room itself was lovely. There are two beds in the main area and another roll-out bed in the closet. The largest bed was comfy and cozy. The room was immaculately clean and has all the normal amenities one might need (small fridge, iron/ironing board, clean towels and linens, bottled water, tea and coffee) and more personal touches in the form of Andes chocolate on the bed and little notes Lauren had written. The bathroom was spotless...actually, then entire room was clean and spotless! I love the shower (and will be stealing the design of it for my own bathroom!) I was easily able to find parking every day close to the house. It's a residential area so people park in front of their houses but I was always only a house or two away from theirs.
The location is perfect. It's about 10-15 minutes from the Miracle Mile and The Grove and about 20 minutes from Hollywood; close without being caught up in all the crazy traffic all the time! There are lots of places to eat and shop in and around the room itself so you don't have to go far if you don't want to. If I return to LA, I will absolutely book this accommodation again. As hosts, Lauren and Tal are exactly what you'd hope for.