We loved staying at this property for ten days and would happily return. Outside: the busy and sometimes noisy hustle and bustle of the trendy Silver Lake District. Inside: a beautiful and peaceful oasis with plenty of room for a single or a couple. Great cafes and a fantastic coffee shop are a block away. The furnishings are comfy, old style and plentiful, the walls are decorated with original artwork that add to the feeling of escape. There are AC units and fans to keep you cool, but in the evening you can open all the windows and French doors to let the LA breeze move through the many rooms. The house had everything you’d want, well stocked bath and kitchen, and communication with the owner was great.
A few small caveats: This unit is half of a duplex, and there is a third tiny bungalow behind it, detached from the duplex; all three units share a very narrow driveway that leads to a small 2-car garage, and a smaller (third) parking space (used by the back bungalow). It is a bit of a tango to navigate into these spaces and to get back out. We sometimes heard other renters and only once had to negotiate tricky parking with the rear renter, who was extremely considerate. On the surface this sounds less than ideal, but I have to say it all worked fine over ten days. This is after all a big city, and you’d experience the same tight parking in a rental in Rome, New York or San Francisco. And although it took a little forethought to park, you cannot beat having a guaranteed off-street space in this busy district. I’d happily rent here again. Other reviewers have said so: I have to urge you to be sure to rent a small, narrow car in order to make the most of the private parking space. A full size car or SUV will be very tough to park. This is a small caution offered in exchange for a unit that is really a first-rate value.