13 Mi to Universal Studios: Renovated Cottage!
Overview
This renovated guest house sits in the Los Angeles Central Valley, offering a private, single-story retreat separate from the homeowner's main house. It is designed for extended stays only, with a minimum stay of more than 30 nights, making it a fit for relocation, travel nursing assignments, or long-term work stints rather than short vacations. The setting is quiet and residential, providing a break from the busier Hollywood and Universal Studios corridors while still keeping them within driving distance.
Rooms & Layout
The 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage sleeps up to four guests across two queen beds. A dining table and mini-split air conditioning and heating give the space a comfortable, livable feel for longer stays, and towels, linens, and complimentary toiletries are provided.
Kitchen & Outdoor Space
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric stove, oven, and microwave, plus a drip coffee maker with coffee provided, dishware, flatware, and a knife set, so guests can prepare their own meals throughout an extended stay. Outside, a gas grill with propane provided and a dedicated driveway parking space for one vehicle round out the property's practical amenities.
Amenities
The property includes free Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning and heating, an ironing board, and an in-unit washer, all useful for guests settling in for a month or more. It is smoke-free and pet-friendly, welcoming dogs for an added fee, and is also noted as kid-friendly.
Location
The cottage is about 2 miles from the Hansen Dam Trails and roughly 4 miles from Angeles National Forest, appealing to guests who enjoy hiking. It's positioned as a launchpad for exploring Universal Studios and Hollywood, with NoHo Arts District, NOHO West, and Westfield Fashion Square within a 10-14 mile drive, and Griffith Park, Studio City, The Getty Center, and Griffith Observatory reachable within roughly 12-17 miles. Santa Monica Pier is about 25 miles away, LAX around 30 miles, and Pasadena Convention Center about 23 miles from the property.
Best for
This guest house is best suited to travelers needing extended accommodations, such as traveling nurses and business professionals on long-term assignments, since bookings require stays of more than 30 nights. It also suits pet owners, thanks to its pet-friendly policy, and those who want a quiet, residential home base with kitchen and laundry facilities rather than a traditional hotel setting.
Travel tips
Since this is a long-term rental with a 30-night minimum, plan logistics like grocery runs and local errands as a resident would rather than a short-term tourist. A vehicle is recommended, as parking is limited to one space in the driveway and many attractions, including Universal Studios, Griffith Park, and Santa Monica Pier, are several miles away and best reached by car via the I-5. Guests should also plan around quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, as the homeowner lives on-site in the main house.
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