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Old World Charm in the Valley. Close to everything.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, printers
Games room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Place, CBS Studio Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Hollywood
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal CityWalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old World Charm in the Valley. Close to everything.

Built in the 1940’s, this home has been in my family for over 60 years. One of the few remaining original Mellethin “birdhouse homes” left in the Valley, this unique home has been updated while keeping the quirky Original charm making you feel like you’ve been thrown back to a different era. A quiet Hideaway. Close to Universal Studios, shops, dining.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of CBS Studio Center. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Universal Studios Hollywood and 9 minutes from Hollywood Bowl
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Replace outdoor furniture where you found them, please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number HSR22-002084

Reviews

Old World Charm in the Valley. Close to everything. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randall K.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and owner. The neighborhood is gorgeous and centrally located. We loved the old ‘40’s style house and decor. Cam is super helpful and caring. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N., New York, NY.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay - love this house

I love the house and location. Cam is the perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kandace E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Studio City

Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house!

Me, my husband and our 2 kids (13 & 10) had a great time. Came for a Universal Studios trip and loved the house and its proximity to everything. Easy check in and house was perfect - just as described. Kids have already requested to stay here again the next time we come to universal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N., New York, NY.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large comfy home in Studio City

We loved the house. Cam is an attentive host. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Erika G.

Cozy place

A very cozy place super clean and nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rami T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old style family charm. If you're looking for hassle free this is the property and owner

Absolutely awesome. Took some adjustment to the house but that's us. it's clean, safe, convenient, and really nice. A little on the older side - so if you're looking for super new this isn't it - but it's immaculate in every other way. The owner is awesome, very communicative, responsive and an absolute gem.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami T., Beavercreek OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Large comfortable home

This house was in very great shape, clean and gave us a nice rest after 2 weeks of traveling. It was well equipped and comfortable for our family of 5 adults. A quiet neighborhood and off-street parking were also a plus. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

House away from home 🏡

The property was very beautiful all around, inside was super clean , on the outside the chairs and tablets , and sitting areas was dirty , dusty . Its California and its hot and windy so it kinda make sense but you can tell those furniture outside haven't been clean for awhile and haven't been clean for our arrival. Nevertheless neighborhood seems very safe , neighbors was super friendly to the point where they became a little too noisy , constantly looking through windows on us but again that wasn't a big deal since i figure they were just looking out for their beautiful peaceful neighborhood. I had a little issue enter the hosue and the host responded immediately and help me fix the issue , once the issue was fix the host didn't try to bother us at all and just let us enjoyed our stay . The house have some fruits three and a big backyard which was a extra plus . We went out, got food and drinks , play some music on a low level and just relax outside and have a nice dinner while enjoying the outdoor space, I've hang out with my family every so often so i will definitely be using this place more often . Im going to make it my second give away home 😊 Highly recommended,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

The house was really nice. It was a little bit dated, but clean and very well furnished. The location was outstanding. If you're going to Universal Studios it's just a short hop. Just 3 blocks or so off Laurel Canyon Blvd, but tucked away in a very quiet nice neighborhood. I really appreciated the fact that the bathrooms and kitchen were full equipped -- there was even shampoo and lots of basic kitchen supplies. Lots of usable leftovers - coffee, peanut butter, cooking oil, etc etc. neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Y., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home

We had a wonderful stay! Cam was a wonderful host, very responsive, if need be her family home is super charming, perfect, cozy place to stay if we come back we will most definitely rented if it’s available! * quiet place to stay. The neighborhood is very quiet clean perfect walking distance to the park.* my kids, loved the orange tree in the backyard and made fresh squeezed orange juice couple mornings
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando S., Soledad, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place

Nice place to stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, cozy, & perfect!

House is well maintained and very clean. No complaints at all!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Medical Stay

The owner of the location, Cam, was very helpful with information about proximity to the hospital that a family member was having surgery at. We had a very comfortable stay before surgery day and the location was close to many attractions in the city. The house had a great deal of charm. The explanation of the historic nature of the house was a nice added touch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip ahead of the holidays

We wanted a place that was big enough for all of us to spread out yet still have family time. This house provide just that. It was close to where we wanted to go and Cam was very responsive to every inquiry.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy H., Puyallup, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

December family trip

Absolutely loved this home! It's very cute and unique. The location is perfect for site seeing and visiting popular LA destinations. My family truly enjoyed our stay and would come back here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga M., Pembroke Pines, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family LA Vacation

We came to go to Universal Studios and visit LA. The home is just like the photos with a beautiful back yard and lovely fruit trees. The neighborhood is very nice and safe. We enjoyed taking walks around there. It was close to Universal and very well located for sight seeing. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, Comfortable & Quiet

My family and I really enjoyed our stay! The property is charming. It was clean, and we loved the mid century decor. There was plenty of space for our party of seven. Cam was a wonderful host - very communicative and responsive. We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

heath t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accomodation

House is cute, well maintained. Give you a true home feel. Mid century modern decor with updated features. Easy check in and check out. Good communication. Would book return trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in beautiful neighborhood.

This property was in a lovely neighborhood.....Everything we needed was nearby. It was fully stocked. We had everything we needed. Would have liked clean outdoor furniture to enjoy the lovely backyard. The orange trees provided delicious juice for our breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023