Welcome to a small house with a big heart. This is a great place , in the middle of town. 20 minutes to Magic Moutain 20 minutes to Hollywood 20 minutes to Universal Studios 30 minutes to the beach
With shops and grocery stores walking distance this place is absolutely great. The house is secluded in the back with no one to bother you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number HSR23-002912
About the area
Van Nuys
Van Nuys is home to this holiday home. Rodeo Drive and The Grove are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane. Check out an event or a game at Hollywood Bowl, and consider making time for Warner Brothers Studio, a top attraction not to be missed.
California State University-Northridge - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Candy Cane Lane - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
Universal Studios Hollywood - 14 min drive - 20.6 km
Getting around
Van Nuys Station - 6 min drive
North Hollywood Station - 21 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Taco Bell - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Western Bagel - 12 min walk
Mercado Buenos Aires - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is SMALL HOUSE WITH A BIG HEART pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at SMALL HOUSE WITH A BIG HEART?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SMALL HOUSE WITH A BIG HEART?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is SMALL HOUSE WITH A BIG HEART located?
Situated in Van Nuys, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Woodley Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kaiser Permanente - Panorama City and Sherman Oaks Galleria. California State University-Northridge and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
6.4
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Our host was so friendly, let us in early using remote check-in process. We were free to come and go as we pleased and felt safe leaving our belongings. Had basic toiletries available and A/C unit was configurable. Internet and Roku TV were great for some late night entertainment. I think all we were missing was a mop as we like to walk with shoes off indoors.
Christopher S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
walter J.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Prius Graveyard
There were 5 Prius' in the driveway and yard and NO parking fopr our vehicle. We had to park on the street in a sketchy neighborhood. The beds were uncomfortable and the patio furniture smelled like cats. Overall an uncommfortable stay.
walter J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Monica E.
18 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not what we were expecting
Communication was good, but there were a few things that were not disclosed.1. this house is a back house, not a main house or the only house on the property.2. you have to park on the street, the driveway has multiple broken down looking Prius'A few things that could be improved:1. one of the couches had a hole in it, it could be repaired or covered.2. there weren't extra trash bags.3. there weren't extra towels. 4. there wasn't a complimentary book with directions 5. We couldn't figure out how to really use the TV in the living room, or the fan / air cooler in the kitchen/living room.6. the front door didn't feel secure.
The listing was misleading—it’s a casita, not a house. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a small kitchen/living area. My family and I visit LA often, and since our usual spot was unavailable, we ended up here. Let me be honest:
Price: Overpriced for what we got.
Location: 30 mins from Universal, near Mercado Buenos Aires.
Bathrooms:
• Showers are small with cheap, overpowering toiletries. Water splashes everywhere, making the floor slippery.
• Rust on the shower pipe, TP holder (visible in listing photos), and light fixtures. Tap water tastes metallic, so we used bottled water.
• Toilets work fine.
Bedrooms: Uncomfortable beds, plenty of blankets, but terrible sleep. Decor feels like two bros just discovered curtains.
Living Room: The futon has holes and looks like a dog attacked it. My son had to sleep on the couch.
Kitchen: Found old pizza and milk in the fridge. We used our cooler instead.
Details: Smoke alarms are removed, a closet door has no knob, and some outlets don’t work.
We’re not picky travelers, and we’ve stayed in modest casitas before—but this is the worst place I’ve ever stayed, and I once shared a flooded Texas motel with two strangers.