Hilltop Guest suite /Studio with beautiful views and pool
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
This is a private, 450-square-foot studio suite converted from a garage, set on a quiet street atop the Glassell Park hills in Los Angeles. The unit has its own private entrance, private bathroom, and private patio, giving guests a self-contained retreat with sweeping hilltop views. It comfortably sleeps up to four adults, though the property does not accommodate children.
Rooms
The studio is furnished with a queen bed and a queen sofa sleeper, closet space, and a decor style guests describe as eclectic, including wall art and a vinyl record collection with a turntable. Climate control is handled by a portable A/C unit and heater, and the space includes a fridge and microwave for light self-catering.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to an outdoor pool and pool deck between 12pm and 6pm, with the pool heated from April 1 through November 1. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, heating, a balcony, and a private patio area for relaxing and taking in the hilltop views.
Dining Nearby
The surrounding Glassell Park neighborhood offers a walkable cluster of dining options within about a mile, including Mexican restaurants like Restaurante Tierra Caliente and Loreto, Wife and the Somm, Dunsmoor, Barra Santos, and SKAF'S ON YORK for Lebanese fare. A slightly wider radius adds The Bucket, Astro Family Restaurant, Little Beast Restaurant, and Men & Beasts Modern Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge.
Location
Perched on a quiet residential street in the Glassell Park hills, the property is about 3.5 km from Glendale's train station and roughly 15.9 km from Hollywood Burbank Airport, with Los Angeles International Airport around 25 km away. The hilltop setting affords notable views while remaining close to central Los Angeles dining and transit points.
Best for
This studio suits couples, small groups of friends, or solo travelers seeking a quiet, private hilltop retreat with pool access rather than a full-service hotel experience. Its self-contained layout, private patio, and pool deck make it well suited to leisure stays such as weekend getaways or events like weddings, especially given its walkable access to a strong cluster of nearby restaurants.
Travel tips
Pool and deck access is limited to the hours of 12pm to 6pm, and the pool is only heated from April 1 through November 1, so plan swim time accordingly. Glendale's train station is about 3.5 km away, and Hollywood Burbank Airport, roughly 16 km out, is the closest of the area's several airports, making it a practical arrival point over LAX. Because the property sits on a quiet residential street with a no-outside-guests policy, it favors travelers looking for a low-key, private stay rather than a party atmosphere.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the distinctive, eclectic decor, including the vinyl record collection, and describe the space as clean and comfortable. The pool deck and hilltop views are frequently called out as a highlight for relaxing during warm weather, and hosts Ricky and Jen are praised for being responsive and welcoming. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with no recurring complaints noted, and the property was well suited to an extended multi-day stay for a special occasion.
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