Charming 2-story quintessential home located in Westwood Hills. Built in the late 1930s and home to silent movie director Rollin Sturgeon and his actress wife Edna Fisher Sturgeon, much of its original architectural characteristics remain intact including an outdoor incinerator that now is used as a fireplace where you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. New pool added to the top of the backyard in 2024.
A lovely, tasteful, and well-appointed home with easy access to UCLA/Westwood Village/405 Freeway.
Bathed in an abundance of natural light, the rooms are open and spacious. The large living room with fireplace and TV opens to the verdant back patio spaces as does the wonderful cook's kitchen through banks of French doors.
The true hub of this home, it's the bright and expansive eat-in kitchen that has everything a discerning chef would desire. The formal dining room is framed by a large bay window and is perfect to enjoy a homemade dinner. A powder bath and pantry complete the first floor. This home comfortably sleeps 6. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms including an expansive en-suite master bedroom with King bed, walk-in closet, work station (chair and desk; no computer) and a crib. Two additional bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom. First guest bedroom features a Queen bed and the second guest bedroom has a Twin bed that turns into a King bed.
The private, lush backyard has several tranquil alfresco spaces. Perfect for dining, barbecuing and lounging. The hillside above, serene with its mature landscape, includes beautiful oak and fruit trees and feels just like having one's own nature preserve. At the top of the hill you will also find the newly added SALT WATER POOL (that can be heated for an additional fee).
This home is fully equipped with all you could need for a relaxing & delightful stay!
*Fully equipped kitchen: Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffee Maker (Nespresso), Toaster, Dishes Utensils
*Living room has a TV with streaming, fireplace and stereo.
*Games, books and toys are also available for more entertainment.
*Central Heating and AC; bedrooms also have ceiling fans but it is generally cool on the west side of LA.
*A Pack n Play is available
*Washer and Dryer in the garage
*Beach/pool towels and beach chairs -- we're only 10 minutes from the beach! (without traffic)
*Patio with shade structure, outdoor furniture to hangout or dine al fresco, BBQ and an outdoor bathtub (it is not a hot tub)
*Saltwater Pool at the hilltop. The pool gets very warm if you just use the pool cover or you can hire pool heating for an additional fee (info below).
*There is a garden and fruit trees and you should see some tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, blueberries, and more, growing this summer!!!
PARKING: Garage is available for 1 car and 1 car (or 2 small/compact) can park on the driveway. Street parking with permit only and we won't provide permits.
This home is professionally managed. We are a friendly team of folks who look after this beautiful property while the owners are away. We ask you to keep in mind, this is a private home which the owner retreats to. We simply ask that you respect & take care of the property as if it were your own. Let that love flow.
**We are available to you for standard check in times should you require any assistance from 4pm - 6pm. For after these hours we may be available for emergency only and only then via Airbnb message app. We apologize if this causes any issues, but please consider this ahead of booking. Likewise, please advise us before traveling, on your estimated time of arrival so we can accommodate if possible.
Centrally located in the best and safest area of Westside Los Angeles.
Close to all, Restaurants, Café's, entertainment, shopping, sandy beaches, major and local transportation routs, UCLA, Century City, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and more.
An almost-coastal village with cosmopolitan sensibilities, Westwood's premier restaurants, revered playhouses, and top-notch university campus uphold LA’s reputation for looking good. Catering to both students and starlets, Westwood’s sleek cafes walk a fine line between intimidatingly chic and invitingly approachable. Located directly off of the 405 (the four-oh-five), Westwood is easy to get to with a car. Another good-looking detail? Getting to Santa Monica and Beverly Hills is easy from Westwood, too.
Uber, Lyft or rent a car. Use public transit to Rodeo Drive, beaches, museums, Downtown LA.
Home Truths:
*There is some road noise if you leave the windows open at night.
*Do not leave food out as it can attract ants.
*Be careful with young children as there is no safety proofing of any kind in the home especially in the backyard - the garden is on a hill and has stairs without railing.
*Long and steep stair in the backyard/garden - BE CAUTIOUS!! Kids should not go up unaccompanied.
*Outdoor bathtub has a cover that should be used when not in use.
*From the top of the garden/pool area you will have views of the VA cemetery.
Pool Heating:
*Pool heating can be hired for the whole stay: $150 for the first day then $100/day thereafter. Please inquire about extra fees if booking long (28+ night) stays;
*Pool heating when hired is limited to 84F;
*Hosts will not be able to provide any refunds for occasional non-working pool heating that occur during your stay but we will do our best to have it solved in a timely manner.
Please inquire before confirming your booking if you're not 100% sure about the space. The description and the pictures were meant to describe it as much as possible, but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask them.
Please, make sure you read the Los Angeles Home-Sharing Guest Code of Conduct: https://cdn. hostcompliance. com/customers/los-angeles-ca/HSO_Code_of_Conduct.pdf
By booking this home you agree to the rules and conditions outlined here https://www. airconcierge. net/guest-terms as well as those denoted below. Should there be a conflict between the Airbnb Terms and Conditions, and those listed on the link above or herein, then the terms most favorable to us as the Host shall take effect.
RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Definitions:
"My People". Shall include myself, my spouse, legal partner, guests, invitees, licensees, children, wards, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estate, if any.
NO REFUNDS - Even the best or newest home has equipment that may occasionally malfunction and cannot be guaranteed operational 100% of the time. We promise to act immediately to remedy any issues, however, we do not relocate or issue refunds due to malfunctioning equipment or any other guest dissatisfaction or due to construction noise or any other items out of our control, unless the home is considered uninhabitable.
No one likes rules, least of all, us -- but we do have a few requirements so that the home is in as perfect a shape for each guest as possible.
-Please respect check-in and checkout times. Check-in: 4pm-10pm. Checkout: 11am
-Primary renter must be over the age of 25, have a fully verified profile and previous positive reviews inside Airbnb.
-Host may request a photocopy of renter's ID for verification before check-in.
- All rentals with 28+ nights require a rental agreement signed naming and identifying all adult occupants (must present valid ID).
-This is a private property and the host reserves the right to access the property at any time to perform maintenance repairs necessary or requested by the renter.
-Landscaping & Pool maintenance schedule: we are unable to offer refunds or credits for inconveniences due to scheduling and maintenance done during your stay. We also request that our maintenance teams are not turned away if they should overlap your stay. Such instances can result in a $100 penalty as we will still incur a 'show up' charge, even if no work is performed.
-Absolutely no parties or loud music.
-This is a NON-SMOKING property.
-NO animals or pets of any kind are permitted at the Property except (1) as specifically authorized in your reservation, or (2) bona fide service animals that we are required by law to allow. Emotional support animals are not permitted except as authorized pets. You agree that a prohibition on animals is not a guarantee that an animal has not been inside the Property or that the Property is free of animal or pet allergens. If pets were to be brought without our consent and knowledge, guests will have their reservation cancelled immediately.
This Short Term Rental Agreement is between AIR CONCIERGE INC. (herein referred to as “Manager” or “Property Manager”) on behalf of and in accord with the Property Owner ("Owner") and you as Guest (or “Occupant” or “Renter”) of the date set forth on the reservation details confirmation noted on the confirmation which shall be received by the Parties via email as well as provided in the Airbnb.com software. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
SMOKING: A $1000 fine will be charged to Occupant if there is any evidence of smoking inside or outside of the property within a 20’ radius of the property.
Fire and Fire Safety. Occupant is notified that the Property may be located in an area susceptible to fire, and as such Occupant agrees all conform with all applicable fire codes of any governmental authority, and ensure safe and reasonable use, management, and extinguishment of any fire places, bbq's, smoking (if permitted), fire pits and any other device or act involving the risk of fire. In the event Occupant discovers any fire related safety issues, Occupant shall immediately inform Manager and cease and desist immediately from undertaking, or continuing usage until inspection, remediation (if necessary) and written approval by Manager that use is permitted.
