We have over the years stayed in a vast array of properties when visiting the US from the UK. This is probably one of our favourites, the outdoor areas just keep on coming, beautifully landscaped and a fantastic entertainment dining area, at times it felt as though we were on an all-inclusive resort without all the other guests. Fenced in trampoline, basketball firepit barbecue area, and bar. The area is lovely and quiet but within a 15-minute walk of shops if needed.
Indoors is tastefully furnished with all the necessary requirements for self-catering, instructions well laid out and the host very responsive.
A kettle would be useful but suspect most of the clientele are from the US so not vital. A regular coffee machine other than Keurig would also be helpful. Beds extremely comfortable, house spotless, bathrooms functional, Pull the leaver firmly towards you in the shower to operate, we were unfamiliar with the mechanism but quickly learnt. There are items left by the owners of the house but there is plenty of storage space so not a problem.
Our only advice would be that families with toddlers or small children that cannot swim should be mindful that the pool area is open, which we loved, we cannot bear fenced in pools but you cannot leave small children unsupervised as is clearly outlined by your host in the book.
Thank you, Ann, this was the start of a three week trip in the US, we wish we had stayed longer and would come back in a heartbeat. We will recommend to anyone we know travelling to LA.