The Closest House to The Hollywood Sign

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Sign1 min drive
Hollywood Bowl8 min drive
Universal Studios Hollywood11 min drive
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

East Master

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

East Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground floor bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

West Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This is the closest house to the HOLLYWOOD sign, adjacent to the 4000 acres of Griffith Park. Once owned by the 60's band The Association ("Cherish", "Windy", "Never My Love"), this house has a long Rock n Roll history. David Crosby was introduced to Graham Nash by Mama Cass, who lived next door, at a party in this house. If you want everything new and shiny like The Four Seasons, you should book a room at The Four Seasons. This is a fun, rustic Rock 'n Roll Landmark house built in 1963, photographed by Linda McCartney in 1967 and featured in her book, "The Sixties".

We are artist/filmmakers based in Western Mass, but we maintain a live/work studio called UndertheSign Studios in our Hollywood home and one or both of us may be working in LA during your visit. Our studio is separate from the house, so you will have total privacy there. We give you complete privacy, but welcome you to contact us anytime for anything and welcome you to visit with us as well.

Property manager

Jeff Kleiser

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

OK with most pets that are house trained.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only. Careful!! Fire district.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number HSR24-000266

About the neighborhood

Los Angeles

This vacation home is located in Hollywood Hills, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, and is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Fernando Valley and La Brea Tar Pits, while Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios Hollywood are popular area attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

Hollywood Sign - 1 min drive
Hollywood Bowl - 8 min drive
Universal Studios Hollywood - 11 min drive
Warner Brothers Studio - 11 min drive
Universal CityWalk - 11 min drive

Getting around

Hollywood - Vine Station - 6 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Hollywood Bowl - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Schwartz and Sandy's - 5 min drive
The Smoke House Restaurant - 9 min drive
Tokyo Cube - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Closest House to The Hollywood Sign pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Closest House to The Hollywood Sign ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is The Closest House to The Hollywood Sign located?

Located in Hollywood Hills, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Fernando Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. Griffith Park and Capitol Records Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

Nov 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful LA Stay

Jeff was awesome and super communicative during our stay! A beautiful home with an even better view. While the drive up to the house is very curvy, you can't beat the location. It was easy to get around! The house has a phenomenal sound system that made waking up to music very nice. While we didnt spend a whole lot of time in the house, when we did, it was cozy and had everything we needed + more. Overall we would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Oct 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Hollywood Stay

After planning a trip to Universal Studios with our friends, we decided finding a house would be better than our traditional hotel stay. Finding this house couldn’t have been better for our families. Beachwood Canyon and this house give you a chance to experience old Hollywood while being close to everything you could possibly need. The check in process was easy and Jeff was extremely helpful getting us situated. From there on out it was smooth sailing. Something we really enjoyed was the large patio overlooking parts of LA where we could sip our coffee while the kids entertained themselves. We also took advantage of having a head start on the hike to the Hollywood sign. The description for this house is spot on, so need to repeat it and if it is something that speaks to you, I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Sep 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great job

Loved the space

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brodie R.

Jun 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old school charm deep in the Hollywood hills

The chalet was the perfect getaway for our family vacation. Jeffrey and his pup Jack Ryan were stellar hosts who greeted us when we arrived and did a thorough job of explaining the features of the house. The stereo system is impressive and must be experienced. Overall, the A-frame is cozy and a bit rustic, oozing with old school charm. The place is quirky, but that is part of the charm. Adding to the charm is being surrounded with Hollywood history, being just steps away from the famous sign on the hill. The location is both breathtaking and a bit of a hike to get to, consisting of many twists and turns as you wind your way up the mountain. Great experience and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Apr 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a gem of a home!

We absolutely loved the home and Jeff+Diana’s warm hospitality. This was the perfect spot with plenty of room to host our family of 4 teens and enjoy the views of the city. Everything we needed was at the home ;)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Kleiser

Jeff Kleiser has been pushing the extremes of visual effects since 1978, when he co-founded Digital Effects in NYC, worked at Omnibus Computer Graphics and co-founded Kleiser-Walczak, and contributed to TRON, Flight of the Navigator, Stargate, Judge Dredd, Clear and Present Danger, the X-Men trilogy, Fantastic Four, and numerous theme park projects including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Studios. In addition, he co-directed Monsters of Grace with partner Diana Walczak, which was a 74 minute stereoscopic avante garde opera designed by Robert Wilson and composed by Philip Glass.
Kleiser’s visual effects work on Ra.One, Bollywood’s biggest movies to date earned the prestigious National Award for Best Special Effects, which Is India’s equivalent of the Oscar. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Kleiser also serves on the board of the Visual Effects Society and is a founding member of the board of the Williamstown Film Festival.
Diana Walczak and Jeff Kleiser developed the first computer-generated humans, the first digital stunt doubles for Judge Dredd w/ Sylvester Stallone, the first face replacements in a movie for The One w/ Jet Li. Visual effects credits also include Stargate, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Surrogates and Ra.One. They also animated the Columbia Pictures film logo.
Diana sculpted the iconic Michael Jackson HIStory Statue which became the basis for the cover of his 1995 HIStory album and an international marketing campaign for the album and the HIStory World Tour.
Diana has written, shot, and directed live-action short documentary films covering 15 projects that improve people’s lives in Kenya, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Morocco.