Title: PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71468300/71468267/0d1c48e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71468300/71468267/f5cc8e34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71468300/71468267/209cf1ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71468300/71468267/481d25b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71468300/71468267/57dcc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this private home in Sherman Oaks, California. Experience a mix of 1951 charm and modern comfort with an ultra-clean interior. Relax by the heated pool or unwind on the big patio table & chaise loungers. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok Weekly and monthly discounts! \*Heated Pool\* 1951 charm meets the 2020s: welcome to Sherman Oaks, California. Updated and redecorated, this ultra-clean, private home sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for relaxing and sunning with pool, big patio table & chaise loungers. Super comfy beds with fluffy comforters & plenty of soft towels in the baths. Gourmet kitchen: WOLF range, specialty cooking tools, lots of pots and pans, and a coffee station too. Enjoy the peaceful environment while being close to all the fun stuff L.A. has to offer. NOTE: Home is 2 main streets from trendy Ventura Blvd and very freeway on/offramp close - compare to other listings that are further north... being south is preferable in this neighborhood. King bed in front master, Queen bed in pool-view back, and Queen Plus in convertible den (American Leather Sleeper Sofa with no bar in the middle) with privacy doors. Great local neighborhood for walking. There are also beautiful hiking trails nearby in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you're traveling without a car and need to get somewhere fast, I'm usually available for a quick shuttle service!! If you do have a car, there's plenty of parking. Check Metro.net for public transportation. Distance (approximate) from Andy's VRBO to the following: Universal Studios - 4 miles (6km) Hollywood Walk of Fame - 7 miles (11km) Burbank Airport - 7 miles (11km) West Hollywood - 7 miles (11km) Beverly Hills - 8 miles (13km) Downtown Los Angeles - 12 miles (20km) Santa Monica Beach - 18 miles (29km) LAX Intl Airport - 21 miles (34km) Malibu Beach - 28 miles (45km) Disneyland - 40 miles (64km) \*$15-$100/day to heat pool. 85 degrees (f) is avg temperature when heated but can be lower if you want. Rate varies depending on time of year: colder months higher, warmer months lower (and often not needed at all in summer months). NO profit on gas cost, just covers the expense! As noted in other sections of this listing: I LIVE ON THE PROPERTY IN A SEPARATE/PRIVATE GUEST UNIT IN THE BACK THAT IS ACCESSED VIA THE DRIVEWAY (the driveway runs along the side of the dining room and kitchen windows). The entire house, pool and backyard are all yours; the back half of the driveway and my house are gated and fenced for privacy for both of us. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Heated pool - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Checkout is EASY: absolutely no need to strip the beds nor launder any towels. Just toss used towels into the main bathroom tub and run the dishwasher if necessary. If you think about it or have time, it's helpful if you could toss the kitchen trash into the bins on the driveway, but not imperative. Thanks!!! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Los Angeles has Vacation Rental rules which are posted at the home. No parties and no outdoor noise after 8pm. This is a quiet neighborhood. While completely harmless, the elderly neighbor to my south is NOT welcome in this home. Plz text if you're concerned; it's actually rather amusing! I only need access to backyard to water plants (will always notify you first!). Pool man comes on Thurs mornings. Gardener comes on Fri afternoons. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: NO fence around pool, hot stove, glass decorations ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number HSR21-000491 ### Property is also known as PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD ## About the area Located in Sherman Oaks, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at L.A. Live, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Sherman Oaks travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sherman-Oaks.dx9800) [View more Holiday homes in Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178280-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.15851%2C-118.42067&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OjmNWjDt2PFeQ6z_PPN_I8rN7a4=) Los Angeles, CA ### What's nearby - CBS Studio Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles - Universal Studios Hollywood - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles - Universal CityWalk - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles - Hollywood Boulevard - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles - Sunset Strip - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles ### Getting around - Van Nuys Station - 8 min drive - North Hollywood Station - 10 min drive - Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Whole Foods Market Juice Bar - ‬10 min walk - ‪M Street Coffee - ‬14 min walk - ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬6 min walk - ‪Casa Vega - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Oaks Tavern - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from CBS Studio Center. Universal Studios Hollywood and Sherman Oaks Galleria are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## PICTURE PERFECT minutes to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD. Early checkin often ok Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine D. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Over The Top First, Andy, the property owner, was very welcoming and accommodating. The property was elegantly designed, clean, and equipped with many extra amenities. The location was convenient to shopping and attractions. ![Backyard pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/abc28b6a-17f6-4c6d-81b4-58bb2b75d412-1748983326048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Backyard table](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/36db56df-b082-4054-a9d4-f85061258b34-1748983326096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christine D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk K. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top notch What a beautiful and comfortable home. Super clean and absolutely perfectly equipped. Andy is a great host and is very responsive and at the same time respectful of our privacy. Absolutely a 5 star experience. ##### Dirk K. Stayed 50 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken M. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great 5 day stay with family We had more than enough space for our family of 5 in this nice, beautifully maintained home. Andy is an attentive and thoughtful host. We had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommended! ##### Ken M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harald F. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay for family to visit LA Just perfect ##### Harald F. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff S. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect LA Bungalow Andy, our landlord, did an incredible job creating a warm, well-equipped, very attractive 2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow even providing a book about the builder of this of this charming 1951 house. Located conveniently near to grocery stores, restaurants and freeways. The neighborhood was very quiet.Andy was speedy in texting answers to our questions And offering helpful suggestions It was a wonderful relaxing vacation thanks to our stay. ##### Geoff S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg S. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Andy is very friendly and helpful. Will stay again ##### Greg S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh B. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Well Managed & Great Location The house and property are kept in excellent condition. It has all the amenities and comes well stocked with everything you need. We had a great time in LA and this house made it feel like home. ##### Josh B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin E. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home with everything you need! We are a local family of 4 who needed to relocate for a few days during filming in our home. This property was perfect! It was so cute, cozy, clean, comfortable and in the most convenient location! Close to everything. The host was so sweet and communication was great. Will definitely stay here next time we need to relocate. ##### Kristin E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri L. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spring break stay Andy is an amazing host and has the best home for a family vacation. It had everything we need, Andy thought of every possible detail. And the location is within a short drive to all of the tourist locations. We will definitely book with him in the future ##### Kerri L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary E. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great relaxing vacation Really nice property. Andy the host was awesome and easy to communicate with. The property was well appointed, close to great restaurants, shopping & entertainment. The neighborhood was quiet & we had a restful stay. ##### Rosemary E. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark l. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Great location! Clean. Updated. Central to so many things. The owner is very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this place. ##### mark l. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel k. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House For Our Needs Andy's house had everything we needed and was exactly as described in the listing. Had plenty of space for myself, my husband and our two kids. Hope to stay there again in the future. ##### Rachel k. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julia c. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesomeness SO FANTASTIC...Andy is the best host EVER! Property is perfect, thank you for everything ☺️ ##### julia c. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent S. 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We came to town for about 10 days and it was the perfect home away from home. Super clean, incredible host, ideal location. We will 100% be back. ##### Brent S. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Well-appointed property with all of the supplies you would ever need. Andy the owner was always quick to respond. Beautifully landscaped with private backyard pool. Whole foods one block away. We will be back! ##### Mark M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad E. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot!! If you're looking to have a wonderful retreat to come home to at the end of a day sightseeing, day at the beach, shopping, or experiencing Universal, this place is perfect!! The home is a gorgeously decorated, cozy bungalow in a beautiful neighborhood with ease of access to busy streets and major highways alike. The host, Andy, could not be more accommodating and easy to work with. I truly believe he's as interested in you having an enjoyable, relaxing time as you are - not always the case with other hosts. You need not look further than this wonderful spot!! ##### Chad E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! The attention to detail and cleanliness of the property was fantastic! The neighborhood is beautiful and Andy, the property owner, made us feel right at home. ##### Mary K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne D. 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Away From Home This was our second stay at this gorgeous property. The host, Andy, has provided everything I could think of to feel at home. The house feels cozy and safe and is great for family dinners and pool days. We are already looking forward to coming back again. ##### Suzanne D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott S. 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great location, great owner!! Our family of 6 stayed for 4 days for the Rose Bowl. The house had everything we needed, was very clean, in an ideal location to conveniently access downtown LA, Pasadena, and other tourist attractions (Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the beach, etc.), and our experience with the owner was wonderful! If we ever come to Southern California again we would definitely stay here! ##### Scott S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leo C. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect base for LA - with great pool Stylish Cali home with a lovely pool, Andy was a super-helpful host and the house was immaculate and well-stocked. Loved it. ##### Leo C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi B. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly a gem! What a sweet little home in a wonderful neighborhood. It was perfect for our trip to Disneyland/Universal. Our host was very available and took care of us like we were family. My kids enjoyed the pool and didn't want to leave. Hope to stay here again sometime! ##### Heidi B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne D. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back Again We keep coming back to this property. It is the perfect place for us to stay while visiting family where we can all gather under one roof to make meals, catch up and feel at home. This is a great location in a safe neighborhood with everything we need. We will be back again. ##### Suzanne D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott C. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot in heart of LA One of the best decorated and clean houses we have stayed out. Andy was very helpful with answers to questions and even provided some great local tips on places to go and see things. House was perfect and great to come home to a heated pool every day to help the kids wind down. Beds were also super comfortable. House is perfectly situated to hit any/all of the LA area attractions you are looking at. ##### Scott C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly M. 18 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home Was a great stay. The pictures do not do it justice. Home was very clean and easy to check in. Andy is nice and very accommodating. Neighborhood is very nice. Stores and Universal very close. ##### Kimberly M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 1 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A home away from home Andy's home had all the makings for a comfortable stay. We were in town to visit family and enjoyed having the home to cook meals, play board games, and gather around and watch movies together. In warmer temps, the outdoor space would provide the absolute ideal family hang out space. The home was spotless and extremely comfortable. Next time I visit the area I will absolutely be staying here again! ##### Heather S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023