We stayed here for a multi-family trip to Disney, local beaches, and LA.
There was plenty of space for 3 adults, 3 kids (under 6,) and a small dog. The space is beautiful, incredibly well-maintained, and comfortable.
The location was centrally located for all of the activities we had planned and was less than 5 minutes from Whole Foods, Target, Starbucks, and highways etc.
I saw another reviewer that wasn’t happy about having to enter through the back/alley, but we actually found this really convenient. We had a designated parking spot (off the street,)close to the door, and didn’t have to contend with street traffic to wrangle kids from the car to the house.
A few things (pros and cons) I didn’t realize when booking:
-This is a duplex and the VRBO unit is upstairs. I mention this because our kids are young and loud and we did disturb our downstairs neighbors.
-There is a hot plate/stovetop, and full kitchen, but no oven. This wasn’t an issue for us, but for anyone doing a lot of cooking, it might be.
- The area is residential and had plenty of quiet streets to walk our small dog.
- There is a $200 fee to bring a dog, but (even with the flight) it was still cheaper than boarding him at home.
A huge “thank you” to the host who was extremely accommodating, helpful, and tolerant of our rambunctious group:
-About a week (maybe less) before we checked in, I reached out and asked whether they had a pack n play and shared that we would be bringing our dog (our pet care had fallen through.)
I have a pack n play, but we were already traveling with so much gear for kids that I really didn’t want to have to haul it too.
The host ordered one and had it waiting for us when we arrived. We brought a protective sheet, but not having to travel with another large piece of luggage was such a relief!
The host also let me know about the pet fee immediately and I was able to pay on the app.
-At one point, one of the kids locked us out of a bedroom and we had to request a key. The host was very kind and quick in providing one.
All around, we really enjoyed our stay and had all the space and amenities we needed, including a wonderful host!