Escape to West LA, just 4.5 miles from Santa Monica beaches, but feel like you are vacationing in a charming country compound in Southern France or Italy. Nestled in the back of our farmhouse, this private sun-drenched suite is actually a duplexed, large, studio-style apartment, overlooking a quiet backyard with stone hot tub, pool and 20 foot concrete slide (pool area is shared with owners and a back house cottage tenant).
The Suite is sparkling clean, appointed with rustic details, soaring vaulted cedar plank ceilings, reclaimed terra cotta tile floor, mini kitchen and modern amenities, such as dual sinks, custom stone shower with sky lights, tankless hot water heater (never run out of hot water). The mini kitchen is small, but highly efficient and includes: a microwave/refrigerator/toaster oven/conduction cooktop and electric kettle, plus cookware and service ware for basic meal prep.
Note: Although this suite is joined to our main house, it is completely private with sound-proofing walls and its own keyed entry.
There is a built-in twin bed and also a couch that pulls out to a full-size bed.
Location: Close to 10 and 405 freeways, you can easily get to Disney, Magic Mountain, Universal, The Getty, museums, airport, beaches and downtown. But also be within walking distance to cool shops and restaurants, including Whole Foods, the foodie hubs on Sawtelle (Little Osaka), Pico and Ocean Park Boulevards. You're also within a half mile of the Expo Light Rail (Sepulveda Station) which gets you to Santa Monica in 8 minutes or downtown in 25.
Special note: We call our house a farmhouse because we have a free-ranging chicken (a black frizzle named Alex) on the property. You may see her during the day. She is very social!
Activities on the property: Guest are welcome to grill at the outdoor BBQ, have morning coffee at the bar counter poolside; cozy up around the fire pit with a glass of wine; soak in the amazing hot tub with some Epsom salts and essential oils; Swim in the custom stone pool with 20-foot concrete slide and waterfall. (Best in warm weather). Walk (or bike) to great local shops and restaurants (for takeout only right now), including Starbucks, Whole Foods Market, Little Osaka foodie hot spots, Ramenya, sushi, authentic street tacos on Sawtelle, and many more.