A West Hollywood delight

Guest: Liliana, Simon and Sam (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10 Review Submitted: 10/08/10

Our stay in West Hollywood was perfect. The owner was welcoming and helpful without being nosey! The house was clean and comfortable. The house was easy to get to after the long flight – an easy escape from LAX! We always found a carpark, the shops were close by-there were some with 24 hour opening. The area around House was bustling with positive activity and lots of good energy. You could walk to the shop at 2:30 am and get something without being worried, but the walk was interesting and fun. So West Hollywood as a place to base your self to explore the LA area was brilliant. . When we got back the to cute house we were always glad- it has a very comfortable atmosphere, the furniture was easy to live with and the internet and cable TV allowed us to stay connected and enjoyed a take-out or home made meal. We were sad to leave-but we will be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

perfect location!

Guest: Lacey P.
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

This is my 4th time to Los Angeles so I know the area well, but I decided to go for something more comfortable than a hotel this time and I'm glad I did. The house is perfect for a long or short stay, its VERY close to a supermarket, shopping, many restaurants and bars, And a short drive from Hollywood blvd, century city & Rodeo Drive. The house was very clean and the bed was comfortable as well, and there was lots of storage for my shopping and luggage! The Kitchen is a great size too it was also great to have the washing machine & dryer. Jenny was very helpful and answered all my questions. I will definitely be staying here again in the near future!!! Lacey, Melbourne - Australia.

Owner response:So glad she had a great time. Thank you for staying us, Lacey. Look forward to seeing you soon! Jenny

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Budget - Yes, Romantic - Not!

Guest: Senlie T.
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

We stayed for 6 nights between 10 - 16 Oct 2011 Re: Listing description accuracy Location - accurate, handy location, close to bus stops & supermarket. Re: Layout & facilities - inaccurate The place is a one bedroom duplex, it was renovated with seconds and did not look anything like the photos shown. The bathroom is very tiny and not easy to get in and out from the bathtub. The web states that the place is equipped with toilet paper, hair dryer, paper towels and air-conditioning etc (in General section). We got only one roll of toilet paper, a box of tissue for our entire stay. We requested for more supply politely via email, owner's reply was: “We are sorry but we don't provide a hotel service. If you find your necessities, please help yourself.” There was no hair-dryer or air-conditioning, we endured a very hot day with no fans. The hot water system was run by gas (not by computer as the owner claimed). It has a very small shower head with very weak water flow, it was not strong enough to trigger the heater on. Thus, we could only had hot-cold shower every night and I had to wash my hair in cold water. We asked the owner to get it fix by email, she made no reply to us. The place was reasonably clean. There were many labeling around the place telling the guests all the Don'ts. We rented places in London, Paris, SF and Hong Kong before and had never seen anything like that. With the bed, the dining table were shaking and having hot-cold shower every night, I really can't say we had a romantic experience. We sincerely thank the owner for her helpfulness and generosity for letting us to have a late check out. However, if she could extend her hospitality during our entire stay, that would be better. Unfortunately, we didn't experience such hospitality from her. We do thank her for the prompt refund on our deposit through pay pal. In all, we loved the LOCATION. Thus, anyone who is looking for a budget accommodation; needs to use public transport and don't mind having hot-cold showers, this would be perfect for you!

Owner response:Senlie - we are sorry if you had an unpleasant experience. Our amenities are as listed on the web site and are in working order. We do provide an initial set of general supplies (i.e. toilet paper, paper towel, etc.) but renters are responsible to obtain more as necessary. The size of the unit is clearly noted on our website and more detail is noted per room. As you mentioned, the house is conveniently location in the center of West Hollywood and we believe our rates are reasonable based on our location and conveniences. Thank you for mentioning the photos – we will be updating our webpage but we do sometimes alter the space depending on our renters needs. We are going to strive for customer satisfaction more than ever. We appreciate your comments and thank you for staying with us. Jenny

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Excellent location!

Guest: Magali (France)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

I had a great time staying in this cottage for 10 days, it is next to everything, and I felt very safe even when i got home really late! The owner is always available to answer questions and make your stay perfect! I'll probably come back very soon!! Thank you Jenny!

Owner response:Thank you so much for staying, Magali. I am glad you had a good time here in West Hollywood/ Beverly Hills/ Sunset. I hope to see you soon! Jenny

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The perfect place to stay

Guest: Paolo B. (Italy)
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 10/11/10

The place is perfect to fully enjoy the city, convenient for those who do not want to take your rental car, I recommend to all !!!!!!! thx for all Jenny!!!!!!!!!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

This is a perfect stay!

Guest: Inger (Norway)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

Me and my friend stayed in this condo for three weeks this summer. It is super central, and very comfortable. We couldn't ask for anything more. If we are going back to Los Angeles - we will absolutely stay here again! Thank you Jenny!

Owner response:Thank you so much for staying in our cottage , Inger! It sounds like you had a spectacular time. We look forward to having your acquintance with us once again. Winter time is very nice out here aswell.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

nice place in West Hollywood

Guest: rd2295 (new york city)
Date of Stay: 05/03/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

We enjoyed our stay. The apartment is located close to many conveniences including UCLA which we needed to be close to, and also close to an excellent supermarket and health spas offering daily access for visiting non members. Actual apartment had a nice kitchen and two other nice rooms. Also internet access which we needed. We recommend it highly.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Wonderful!

Guest: bsblueangel818 (bay area ca)
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

Great location. Perfect for two people. Cute house. I would definitely recommend this place, and would absolutely stay there again.

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Tiny but adorable, and perfectly located

Guest: elbowed (Brisbane, Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

I've just returned from 3 and a half weeks in LA where I was fortunate enough to stay in this cosy, safe little cottage in West Hollywood. In a sprawling, vast, sometimes impersonal city this cottage was a little oasis. Spick and span and tastefully decorated with hard wood floors and a deliciously comfy but firm bed, it was a delight to come home to at the end of every day. The location is perfect - literally 10 metres from Santa Monica Boulevard, and yet traffic noise isn't a bother. It's also very close to North Robertson Boulevard which has some great shops and cafes, and ten minutes walk in different directions to some excellent supermarkets (Trader Joes, Ralphs, Bristol Farms), and a brand new enormous Pavilions is due to open on July 23, just across the street. I don't drive, so the location was great for me as bus services go up and down Santa Monica all day between downtown and the beaches. If you do drive though Jenny can give you a parking pass for the street. The neighbourhood is very gay-friendly, and quite affluent and so is extremely safe. I walked alone on the streets at 9 or 10pm some nights and there were so many happy people in the cafes and bars - a nice vibe - and I never felt threatened. There's also a great bookshop on Sunset Boulevard just up the hill called Book Soup. Great selection of fiction and non-fiction, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Whether you love or hate LA is down to where you stay in my opinion. I stayed here, and for the most part, I LOVED LA, and my experience was partly due to the cottage and its salubrious location, and the obliging, friendly nature of my landlord, Jenny. She'll help you with anything you need, but she'll also give you your privacy if that's what you want. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Sweet Home & Great Service !

Guest: Kumiko (Tokyo, Japan)
Date of Stay: 11/16/08 Review Submitted: 11/20/08

My friend and I traveled from Tokyo, Japan. We love this place! Owner speaks Japanese was big plus! We will come back next year with our dog! Thanks, Jenny.

Owner response:Thank you for staying us, Kumiko. We look forward to see you next year.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway.