Studio City · Est. 1954
Welcome to our home in the hills
A post-and-beam house, lovingly restored.
We're so happy to have you here! Our 1954 post-and-beam house has been lovingly restored throughout our 20+ years of ownership. Since we bought it, it's been home to me and my two daughters, two dogs, three cats, and even a frog!
From family movie nights in the living room to wine tastings on the patio, we've made countless memories here — and we can't wait for you to make your own. Anything you need during your stay, just reach out.
Settling In
The Basics
Free Wi-Fi throughout the house.
Parking
Feel free to park in the carport connected to the house. Extra parking is on the south side of Laurelcrest Drive — please be sure not to block any of our neighbors' driveways!
Pets & coyotes
We love animals and are happy to have yours. If you've brought a furry friend, please pick up after them inside and in the backyard. This is the LA hills, so you may encounter a coyote — keep an eye on your pets when heading out after dark.
The kitchen
Help yourself to any food or cooking tools you find. Please, no eating in the bedrooms.
The gardener
He comes on Tuesdays and lets himself into the backyard through the side gate — nothing you need to do.
Towels & linens
Extra towels and linens for all the beds are in the large closet in the room with two beds.
Candles & smoking
Burning candles is not allowed. Smoking is limited to our private yard.
A note on ants
Please don't leave any open food on the counter. We spray weekly, but when it gets hot they may still find their way in. Extra bug spray is in the kitchen.
In the House
What's here & good to know
Help yourself to anything you find — here's some of what's stocked:
Fully stocked kitchen & condiments
Wine, water, beer, soda & snacks
Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
Hair dryer
Washer & dryer
Iron & steamer
Printer
Bose speaker
Extra towels & bedding
Emergency kit & COVID tests
TV & streaming
The TV is loaded with apps — Sling, HBO, Netflix, and plenty more. Need a login? Just let us know.
Trash day
Trash day is Wednesday.
A quirk worth knowing
The outlets in the office are wired to the light in the second bedroom — they'll only be ON when that bedroom's light switch is ON. Weird, we know.
Longer stays · housekeeping
Staying a while? My housekeeper can do a three-hour clean for $100 — just ask.
Longer stays · plants
If you're here more than a week and don't mind someone popping in to water the plants, let us know.
Before You Go
Checkout checklist
- Return furniture and items to their proper place
- Remove items from the refrigerator
- Take out the trash
- Return the keys to the lockbox
- Turn off the air conditioning / heating
- Used towels in the large woven basket in the primary bedroom
- Used dishes in the dishwasher
- Let us know if you had any issues — and please leave us a review! (see below — we prefer Google!)
Eat & Drink
Where we send our friends
Tap any spot to open it in Maps. Want the full local rundown? See my Studio City guide.
What's On · Just Studio City The Studio City Calendar My hand-picked guide to what's happening while you're here — restaurants and happy hours, live music and farmers markets, local favorites, and even our honorary mayors. See what's on →Studio City
Aroma — expect a line.
Sherman Oaks
Pizza Wagon is to-go / delivery · Carnival to-go · Anajak if you can get in — 100% worth it!
Eastside
Hollywood / West Hollywood
Worth the drive
Erewhon — what a scene! · Largo for comedy · Manuela for an art opening · My Dung for a $6 banh mi.
Get Out & Explore
Things to do
A mix of LA classics and family favorites — plenty here for kids, too.
Explore the Architecture Studio City Architectural Homes Map You're staying in a 1954 post-and-beam — use my interactive map to find the Schindler, Neutra, Lautner, and mid-century gems all around the neighborhood. Open the map → → Right out the door · walking distance Hike Fryman Canyon Fryman is steps from the house — see my guide to the neighborhood's best walks and hikes.A skate park — there are many, and it's very SoCal!
Sushi Row, right here in Studio City
Hollywood & Highland — characters and stars on the Walk of Fame (you can take the Metro!)
The Grove & the Original Farmers Market
The Broad museum
Echo Park Lake swan boats
Horseback riding at Griffith Park
Kidspace (great for littles)
A movie at the El Capitan or the Chinese Theatre
Century City mall
An overpriced smoothie at Erewhon
A small favor
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