We would come back anytime!

We're a well-traveled family who has stayed in vacation rentals throughout Europe and US. So far, this is the BEST vacation rental in the US we've stayed at for the price--A real find. Couldn't emphasize that enough. Great location, well appointed, CLEAN!! And updated.

I appreciated greatly that it was a no-smoking, no-pets property. We do have dogs at home but I don't really want to pay money to relax on the same sofa that has housed lots of dogs.

LAYOUT: Recommend this to any professional or family traveler. The place is large --1000 square feet (Second bedroom actually has 4 twin beds in it.) Very comfortable and spacious for our family. Made the trip feel more like a vacation than a hotel stressor with cramped quarters. We're a family of six but didn't feel like we were trampling on each other. Having the second half-bathroom made mornings easy. Large back yard/private patio. Nice to have coffee in morning and BBQ in the evening.

LOCATION: Very mellow, quiet, residential street, but close to all the hot spots so we didn't have to hassle with the LA traffic congestion to see everything we wanted to see. The map on the site is wrong. The townhouse is actually a mile north of Universal Studios. The metro and the NoHo city center is walking distance---BUT---LA is a CAR town so you should rent a car especially if you're visiting in the summer. Parking always effortless.

OWNER: Really appreciated that I could check-in as soon as I arrived. Didn't have to wait around until it was convenient for the owner to meet me. Which is impossible with kids after a long flight. Owner and her husband were very sweet, pleasant people.

Thanksgiving Week, Nov. 25-30 ,'08
This was my family's first time ever, booking a vacation rental instead of a hotel. We were correct in trusting the previous reviews which detail specific provisions and cleanliness- they are all spot on. This rental will be our first choice for accomodations when we return to LA. The customer service and attention given by Laurie, the owner was responsive, warm and authentic. She was patient and approachable with all our "first timer" questions. Payment is safe, easy and unlike hotel bookings, NO additional fees like parking, laundry sevice,hotel taxes, internet fees that end up costing you 5 star prices for a 2 star hotel. You really gets a lot for your money here.The amenities and layout of this rental felt tailor-made for my husband, 2 college age sons, and me. The 2 bedroom,2 bathroom, 2 story duplex is condusive to perfect harmony within a family with varied sleep and activity schedules.The boys could stay up late, sleep in. My husband could go work-out at the nearby gym,stop at the bakery, grocer,and cobbler and I could have my morning coffee on the patio in solitude. ( I picked an orange for breakfast-how cool is that?) ALL without disturbing each other- THAT is a great vacation experience.You just can't do all that in a hotel. The location makes you feel immediately immersed in the hip,happening NoHo community; comfortable getting onto the nearby 134, 101 and 5 freeways, working out a the Y,enjoying the fun dining,shopping. A quality neighborhood cobbler will resole a shoe within a day. A one of a kind hardware store there will fix the tiny broken key
ring on a zip drive for your laptop.
We have visited LA many times but have never spent less time in the car- all because of the central location of this rental. Thus we could do so much more in day. Getting to the Hollywood, Culver City restaurants and attractions, The Getty Museum, USC, Glendale Galleria and Americana Shopping Center ,
Burbank airport, all quick and easy!

We had a great stay at this property.
Laurie, the owner, was very nice and helpfull.

Everything was like it said in the description. A nice and clean duplex in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood in Noho, very close to Burbank and Universal City and not too far from the touristic attractions in Hollywood.
All the big studios are close by. We recommend the NBC studio tour in Burbank, very cheap ($ 8.50), interesting and fun (much better than the one in New York). Also try to get tickets for a taping of The Tonight Show and make sure you're there on time, it's worth it !

We went to some of the restaurants and coffee shops Laurie recommended, all very good. Laurie also provided a list of supermarkets, pharmacies etc in the neighbourhood, which was very helpfull.
Being close to Burbank airport was not a problem, the only "noise pollution" was caused by the barking dogs next door. (luckily not at night). The dogs were not really a big problem, but it made us miss our own dog even more.
The description says up to 8 people can sleep in this house, that 's true, but I wouldn't recommend it (only 1 small bathroom). It 's perfect for 2 to 4 people though.
If you're in LA for a week or longer, don't hesitate to lease this house. It really is a home away from home.

My husband and I, as well as his parents, recently stayed in this North Hollywood rental, conveniently located near some of the best things in L.A.! It is a few minutes drive from Portos, the amazing and famous bakery that serves up amazing food all day long, as well as the very fun Universal Studios and Universal City Walk.
The home was very accurately portrayed in the pictures and had everything we could possibly need! The closets contained plenty of fresh bath towels as well as blankets and pillows for the bedrooms. The kitchen had all of the necessary large appliances as well as the smaller appliances, which all functioned perfectly. I was actually very impressed with the stove and the refrigerator, both were newer models. The refrigerator had ample space for groceries and the oven was digital and easy to use.
Everything was clean and very comfortable, especially of course the beds and the sofa and 2 easy chairs.
Laurie is a very nice person and always answered when I called her for anything.
One of the things I liked most is that a binder was provided with directions and information on the surrounding area, very thoughtful!
I will definitely be recommending this place to anyone visiting this area from here on out! I would love to stay there again myself.

J'ai passé avec ma femme et mes deux enfants un excellent séjour dans cette propriété calme et tranquille.

L' appartement est très bien centré à proximité des attractions que nous voulions visiter nous évitant ainsi de gaspiller du temps dans le traffic des heures de pointe.

Une excellente propriété pour un prix vraiment raisonnable. Je recommende cet appartement pour toute famille en vacances ou pour les professionels de passage à Los Angeles.

Èxcellent, we enjoyed it so much! We were two adults and a teenager. Very, very clean and homey. Laurie is very attentive, very caring, very nice lady. The apartment was private and the location is excellent. Parking is in the street and no problems at all. It is a must to return.