Loved loved the location of this rental! It was a quiet neighborhood that felt safe for kids and families. Had a playground and the hiking trail (not for the faint of heart) within walking distance, but our favorite part was the local diner just down the stairs! A fun way to experience California outside the hustle of a downtown area like LA. Is also very close to a cute Main Street shopping/dining area, the beautiful LA Arboretum and Zoo, and a number of natural areas to explore.
The house itself was clean and well stocked on kitchen needs (including plates/cups/utensils for toddlers which was perfect for us!). The area is quiet, so sleep is peaceful and, in the right weather, one could even sleep with the windows open. If you can plan for a single car, that would be ideal, but we managed to shuffle two without much hassle.
The host was very easy to communicate with. We had a few general maintenance things come up (nothing unexpected for an older home) and Elle was always quick to respond and even coordinated getting a plumber out to help unclog the kitchen sink (please stop pouring coffee grounds down your sink drains! The next people to stay are the ones who suffer.)
Overall, a great experience, would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet getaway and we would definitely stay again. Especially for that lovely neighborhood diner!