Well equipped for modern living, welcoming house in Los Angeles
House • Los Angeles CA United States
7 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Beds
2 Bathrooms
Pets welcome
2 Car spaces
1 Car available
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Statistics
Listed April 2021
Views 4413
General Overview
Our family home is in suburbs of Los Angeles, in a nice part of the west valley, with easy access to freeways, and walking distance to fine dining and entertainment.
The house is one level, with a grassy front yard, and a private, fully fenced backyard, with a large southeast facing deck.
The Space
The master bedroom has a Cal-king size bed, en-suite bathroom, and French doors opening to the back deck.
The second bedroom has a queen size bed, and it is a home office with a very comfortable setup for working remotely; two large desks with monitors, printer, etc. The third bedroom has a full-size bed with a pullout trundle twin size bed.
The kitchen has almost everything you need and you can enjoy cooking using everything you'll find including a large variety of spices and herbs. It also has various options for coffee lovers, k-cup, french press, espresso machine, etc.
From the kitchen or master bedroom, you have access on the back deck which is our all year long outdoor living space. Large and comfortable, it is a fun place to entertain! It has a comfy day bed, fire pit, jacuzzi, sitting area, TV and bar, an outdoor cooking island with fridge, BBQ, griddle, sink, outdoor heater for the winter cool evenings.
During spring -fall we have a large, above ground pool that we fill up; recently, with water restrictions in LA, it is rather difficult to maintain.
In the backyard, there is an artificial turf putting green and a half basketball court.
We have high speed Wi-Fi internet access through the house and backyard and streaming is used on all TVs.
We made our home attractive, and well equipped for modern living and it is our beautiful sanctuary to relax and unwind after a busy day in a large city, that has everything to offer!
Based on details and length, we may include a car in the exchange.
Guest Access
The house is one level, with easy 2 steps to the entrance for both front and back door.
Notes
If this sounds like a comfortable place that you would like to enjoy and experience, send us a message and let's connect! We are interested to exchange with anyone who would tempt us with their wonderful home. We are also offering our house for Globe exchange during the dates house is available.
We are all avid skiers so our dream exchange would be a place in Canada, Colorado or other ski destinations for part of the ski season, while the other family would stay at our place in sunny SoCal.
We are dog lovers and our place is pet friendly, with hardwood floors, doggie door, fully fenced backyard, comfy pet beds around the house. Sometimes we will also travel with our Golden Retriever on shorter trips, and looking for dog friendly exchanges, but this is not a "must" requirement.
We do not allow smoking in the house, but have nothing against it if you wish to smoke outside on the back deck.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Weekend
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
City
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
Click on availability periods to see exchange types and descriptions.
Neighbourhood
This is a rather quiet neighborhood with everything you need within reach.
Taking Topanga Canyon south, it is about 15 miles drive to the beach. It is close enough to just go watch the sunset, take a ride on PCH, have dinner in Malibu or a nice picnic at the beach!
There is a park in walking distance and nice quiet streets where you could walk your dog without any worries. There is a large doggie park surrounded by hills, trees plenty of shade, about 10 minutes driving distance.
There are hiking trails in close proximity and an extensive bike path where you can ride for miles.
In less than 5 minutes driving, there are two malls and an outdoor village with cafes, boutiques, shops, restaurants, bars, spa, gym, etc. There are 3 modern theatres, in less than 5 minutes driving, one being in walking distance.
Calabasas Commons, with a significant selection of restaurants and entertainment is about 5 miles away! There is a large variety of stores and supermarkets, such as Costco, Trader Joe's (3 stores), Sprouts (2 stores), Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Ralphs, etc. within walking distance or very short drive.
Hollywood, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Burbank, Beverly Hills, with all their attractions are about 30-45 minutes drive.
Santa Barbara is one of our favorite destinations and only about one hour drive.
If shopping makes you happy, Camarillo Outlets is a huge mall with more than 160 stores within 30 minutes drive.
Consider weekend getaways to San Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Napa Valley, or day trips to Palm Springs, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez wine country, Hearst Castle, Ojai, Solvang, Big Bear, Sequoia National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, etc.
Getting to my home
From LAX take 405 North and 101 North
From BUR take 134 West and 101 North
From VNY take Sherman Way heading West
Nearest airport
The international airport and the largest is LAX.
The closest and easier to get to, is BUR.
If you arrive with a private jet, or a turboprop you can consider VNY or KCMA
Getting Around
There are malls and stores within walking distance, however to get around in the Los Angeles area we recommend to rent a car or, depending on length of stay and circumstances, we may include a car in the exchange. Uber or Lyft are plenty available at all times and there is a bus route with the stop at the corner of the street.
Map of Approximate Location
People Like Us Local Guide
Meet for a drink, show the area, provide info about what is around or just be a friend in a big city.
Alina and Rod's home was welcoming and comfortable, with everything we could want for our stay. This was our first exchange experience and we did a simultaneous swap with our dogs.
Alina was so helpful and informative, answering our questions and making sure we felt comfortable with the exchange process. We spent the afternoons exploring in Topanga Canyon or LA and returned to an evening of hot tubbing and relaxation. And our dog was very happy with the backyard too!
Alina and Radu’s house in LA was great! We spent almost all of our time enjoying their outdoor space that had a super dope kitchen setup, hot tub and TV. The kids loved the pool and trampoline. Perfect location with easy access to the city and the beach. We also took care of their dog Blaze, who is the sweetest pup ever!
Alina and Rod and their son and dog were perfect guests. The house was spotless upon our return, and they had graciously replaced some coffee and milk that they had used. Since this was our first exchange, but Alina's family was experienced, I was a bit nervous, but she made me feel comfortable about the process, and we are very excited to do more exchanges.
Alina and Radu were excellent guests! This was our first house swap and I’m so glad it was with them. I felt like a total awkward nerd about things in the beginning, but they really helped me feel at ease throughout the whole process. Great communication and super laid back about the travel quirks that popped up. Very helpful with tips on how to host. Took great care of our fur babies and sent lots of photos!
Feedback for Lynn and Pete·Simultaneous exchange·3 nights
We did a reciprocal exchange w/ Lynn and Peter. They were great guests and great hosts. Their house is beautiful, clean, airy and filled with light, overlooking a canyon that has walking trails and it's a nice natural preserve. We had very clear communication, and they are very responsive hosts.
We only wish had a chance for a cup of coffee and travel \home exchange talk wint Lynn and Peter!
Feedback for Lynn and Pete·Simultaneous exchange·3 nights
Ang and Nate's home is wonderful. The location is great, Sugarloaf is a beautiful island with lush tropical landscaping and most houses have water access. The home is well equipped with all you need in the kitchen, and Ang and Nate allowed us to use their bicycles, fishing and snorkel gear, beach towels, etc.
They provided excellent information and instructions for our arrival, so we were able to make ourselves at home and comfortable immediately. We loved the upper deck for sunsets and enjoyed lounging on the dock during the afternoons.
Their two dogs are very gentle, friendly and well behaved; we really miss them! Thanks again for sharing your home with us, we had a wonderful stay and it was a privilege to stay in your home!
Feedback for Angela·Simultaneous exchange·22 nights
As guests to our house, Ang and Nate were great! They took good care of our dog and were very considerate, easy to communicate with, and very flexible. We are happy with this experience and are looking forward to do it again in the future!
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