So our goal was to find someplace our family could shelter-in-place safely and just have fun. Lion's gate was it! Located in the heart of the Movie Colony, the house is decorated in keeping with the retro style of the area. The pool was the perfect place for all of us (including our labradoodle Coco) to float, enjoy a beverage and forget about the stresses of the past few months. The overhang from the patio roof provided the perfect amount of shade onto the pool so we weren't in full sun all of the time. The property is entirely surrounded by a wall and greenery, including a gated driveway. It felt wonderfully private! The landscaping was a lovely backdrop and was just the right amount of space for Coco to play and explore.
We hit a few snags during our week -- ants in the kitchen and pantry, and a broken air-con circulator in half of the house -- but the Property Manager Camille was quickly responsive and sensitive to our concerns about having people enter the house. The TVs were a bit frustrating to figure out at times, but there's a great selection of programming (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, etc.) so once you landed on a program all was good. The kitchen was well stocked, although with the ant issue it would have been nice to have a few more plastic containers. Loved having sun umbrellas and chairs to lounge on, but the umbrellas could use an update and heavier bottoms. With the slightest breeze the umbrellas would topple over and have obviously sustained some damage.
But let's end on the high note that this property deserves! We had a great time playing pool, bocce ball and scrabble (look under the bar for the games). My daughters felt as if they were each in their own hotel suite since each bedroom had its own bath and TV! All of the beds were incredibly comfortable, towels were white and fluffy, and the rooms were wonderfully spacious. The week was everything we hoped for and we're already talking about another trip back. If you're looking for a clean, fun home to spend some time in with either a family or a few friends, pick Lion's Gate! Thanks Camille for being so wonderfully responsive and helpful!