We have stayed at the Inn on the Park on two previous occasions (different landlord) each for a month, so this is our third stay. We love the value (at $80 a night it can't be beat.) This time our stay was only two weeks.
The pros:
1. We loved having breakfast overlooking the park! We had a little "eye on the world" feeling when sitting on the lanai. Very nice.
2. The apartment was stocked with paper towels, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hair dryer, beach towels. There are only two plates, bowls, etc., but this is easy to adjust to.
3. The items Juliana has purchased are quality--overhead fan, TV, towels, glass table and stools, white cabinets with stone countertops .
4. The unit appeared clean--no sand on the floor.
5. There is a lovely pool and laundry area on floor 5.
The cons:
1. The people in an adjoining unit smoke weed at any hour of the day. You either get used to it or go inside and close the sliding glass door.
2. This is the biggest negative: If you wish to park in the building, you cannot park until 4pm, and need to "be out" by 7am. Security calls at 6:45 am to remind you. We parked in a building a block away on all but two days.
3. The refrigerator is small (about 30" tall) and the freezer section has room for a small ice cube tray--that's about it. For long term stays, a freezer is almost a necessity.
4. The first night we were there, I got up at night and found a roach crossing my pathway through the kitchen. Luckily, this was the only sighting!
5. The drapes must be original to the building (1978) and need to be replaced. When the sun is up, light enters as the drapes don't totally cover the opening.
When we left the unit (at 5am) we neglected to take the fob for the elevator off of our rental car key ring. Walking down the airport concourse, once we reached LAX, I realized the mistake. In checking my phone, I had 7 calls from Juliana and about an equal number of texts, demanding that we get the fob to her within an hour. I texted her this was not possible as were in LA. I contacted Avis and they are Fed Ex-ing it within 24 hours of checkout--evidently there is no back up fob. She is charging me $100, even with the return of the fob. In addition, I have $35 in shipping to pay.
Juliana is nice if all is well--I was quite surprised at her aggressiveness in response to this problem. Mistakes like this are bound to happen and she needs to have a backup plan and remain professional.