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Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City

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Living room w/queen sleeper sofa
Living room, TV in armoir
Interior
Desk
New kitchen with granite counters

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Valley Village, CA
  • Place, Interact Theater Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, NoHo West
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Radford Studio Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City

Charming Studio City area garden apartment located near Universal Studios, Hollywood and NOHO Arts district. Close to Burbank, many of the major studios, Griffith Park, (hiking and riding trails), LA Zoo, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and downtown LA. Santa Monica and Venice beaches are about 25- 30 minutes away. Disneyland about a 40 minute drive.

The apartment has a four poster queen size bed in the bedroom with a full just remodeled bath attached, (tub and shower), a large living room with a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests if needed, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. There is also a wide covered porch surrounded by trees off the living room with a love seat, table and chairs and is a great place to relax out doors and watch the humming birds at the feeder. The kitchen door leads down to a private fenced and landscaped yard with patio furniture, shaded by a majestic elm tree..
There is also a gas barbecue grill.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn of AC/heater
Put used towels in bathtub
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 226664
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Valley Village

Located in Valley Village, this apartment is near theme parks. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Hollywood Sign are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling.
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Valley Village, CA

What's nearby

  • Interact Theater Company - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • NoHo West - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Regal North Hollywood - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Radford Studio Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Laemmle Theatres NoHo 7 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • North Hollywood Station - 3 min drive
  • Downtown Burbank Station - 9 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Valley Village romantic retreat close to Universal Studios & Studio City located?

Located in Valley Village, this family-friendly apartment building is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Hollywood Bowl are also within 6 miles (10 km). North Hollywood Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Clean, quiet and in a great neighborhood. My daughter and I stayed there and it was fantastic. We’ll definitely stay there again if we are back in that area.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Just like home

Beautifully maintained, perfect location near to our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Melissa, we appreciate your review and look forward to hosting you again soon. Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Stay

My husband and I had an absolutely outstanding stay at this property. Absolutely everything we needed was available. Helen was extremely easy to work with and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 75 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valley village

Loved the apartment. Very cozy. A very warm and lovely host.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Bobbie was a wonderful guest. The apartment was spotless and very tidy after she checked out. I hope to welcome her back next year. Thank you Bobbie. !!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always. This is the third time we have stayed here. It looks just as the photos on the site or even better. Clean and welcoming. Lots of nice touches like plants and flowers placed through out and a good quality welcome basket.The apartment is well furnished, comfortable and is very much home from home. Despite, it being in close proximity to Laurel Canyon Blvd, it is amazingly quiet and restful. The kitchen is well stocked with a range of appliances and equipment for every eventuality. Towels of various sizes are available for bathroom use as well as a different set for the beach.We particularly like the veranda. Here there is a relaxing sofa as well as facilities for eating. The hummingbirds visit daily. An amazing sight for us from the UK!The location in Valley Village is very central for the film studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Metro, which gives very cheap and easy access to all of LA. Two minutes walk away is Jon’s International Supermarket. We found more than we needed there.Helen, the host is very accommodating. You couldn’t wish for anyone better.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

We Found Our Forever Home Away Lodging!

I can't rate this property high enough! It deserves more than five stars, that's for sure. The location is ideal because it is near where our son lives, but that's just the beginning. My wife and I were just awestruck at how beautifully the apartment was decorated in perfect vintage style, but yet the kitchen and bathroom were so updated with every new appliance and both rooms so bright. I haven't even started yet. The porch just made us feel like we had lived there for years. We spent as much time there as we could. The back yard was our own private virtual paradise, even though there there are other residences around it. Helen and Diane are just so nice and welcoming, it isn't a surprise the apartment felt like home. We even got to park in the carport, which is engulfed with so many fragrant flowers that we just stood by the car and took it all in every time we got there. Thank you Helen and Diane for your tender, loving care. We just can't wait to come visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Larry, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are always delighted when guests have a good experience and only wish the jasmine would bloom all year round. Please come and visit us again any time. Helen & Diana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dora E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estoy feliz de haberme quedado en la casa de Helen! Es muy acogedora, no falta de nada. La cocina es muy completa, el estar adelante es una maravilla, poder disfrutar de ese espacio para leer, comer, entre los picaflores, ardillas y el agradable ruido de las fuentes de agua. El jardín trasero es muy tranquilo y se puede disfrutar todo el día. Resumiendo: fue una linda y calma estadía. Helen siempre atenta a todo y respondiendo rápidamente. Espero volver!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Estimada Dora: Agradezco que te hayas tomado el tiempo de escribir una reseña. Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. Gracias por tu paciencia y comprensión mientras reemplazábamos el refrigerador. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado del apartamento y espero que vuelvas a alojarte conmigo en el futuro. Atentamente, Helen
Verified

8/10 Good

melissa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a wonderful home away from home!

The place was so comfortable and clean and an easy place to stay for an extended amount of time. The hosts were always available and dealt with any issues in a timely fashion.
Stayed 55 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice retreat!

Stayed while working in the area. Lovely retreat from the day. The porch is a great feature!
Stayed 53 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cozy Rental

Outstanding rental!Responsive to our request. Well stocked kitchen. We stayed for 60 days. Great value. The owner was super accommodating.
Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2021
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your positive review, and being accommodating when I need to measure for new furnishings. The new living room sofas arrived today. Waiting for the tables and will take new pictures. Lovely to meet you both and hope you will stay with us again in the future. Stay safe, Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!

This property was perfect for all our needs. The place was pristine when we arrived and I have never stayed anywhere where the kitchen was better stocked with all kinds of kitchenware. The grounds are well kept. The location was great. We will be back.
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment

We loved our stay. The apartment was beautifully decorated and very clean. There were fresh flowers in most of the rooms and a fruit basket with snacks waiting for us. We were only 4 miles from Universal and 8 from Hollywood blvd. I stayed with my teenage children and the place was perfect for us. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Favorite Home Away From Home

We've found our go-to rental while visiting our daughter in LA. This home is in a beautiful, walkable neighborhood in Valley Village, with tree lined streets and well kept homes. The inside is cozy, beautifully decorated, and is equipped with all we need for a short or long stay. Our favorite feature is the front porch, with plenty of furniture for relaxing. The back yard is private, and equipped with a gas grill and table that seats 4. Helen and Diana are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Third stay at Helen's place

My husband and I always stay at Helen's Valley Village apartment. It is our home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake M.

Lovely and worth it

Quiet clean and perfect location. Loved staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Amazing Peaceful and Convenient

If you are wondering where to stay in Los Angeles, this is it! Otsego A is a delightfully spacious extremely well appointed cozy apartment, very close to the studios. I needed a place of peace from my hectic job and found the quiet serenity of the front porch and completely fenced in back yard more than I could have hoped for! The bed was super comfortable and provided for restful sleep. And the kitchen!! It's brand new and has everything you could possibly need. Helen is a lovely manager and incredibly kind and accommodating, she goes above and beyond! I felt right at home immediately and hated to leave! If you are looking for a top notch turn key living situation in a great neighborhood, you need look no further. I would recommend this unit over and over! Thank you for all you do Helen!!! You are a gem!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We were so pleased to accommodate your extended stay and glad you have now found a permanent home in the area, so we will still get to see you. Best of luck for the future with the crazy job schedule and new home. We loved having you. Cheers, Helen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bama B.

Quiet, safe, and comfortable in Valley Village

I'd stayed at one of Helen's properties previously so I knew my wife and I could expect a clean, well appointed apartment, and that's exactly what we got. This lovely upstairs apartment is on a quiet block with off-street parking under a vine covered carport. The apartment is in a great location too, right off Laurel Canyon and very convenient to most areas of LA. Don't let the stairs detour you as they are wide with a small landing halfway, and we appreciated the privacy of being upstairs. The stairs bring you up to a lovely porch where I enjoyed sitting in the morning and where the front door leads you into the living room you see in the pictures. Speaking of the pictures, everything is exactly as it's presented in these pictures so if you like what you see, that's what you'll get. Helen is a marvelous host and we were greeted with her traditional fruit basket, but she also went out of her way to try to accommodate some special requests we had. The bedroom is large and has a decent sized bathroom. The living room leads into a dining room with a small table. We only ate breakfast in the apartment as we spent our days out in SoCal so we didn't take full advantage of the well stocked kitchen, but if you want to fix meals then everything you need is there. If you've read this far then you're obviously past considering staying in a hotel (which Lord knows why you would do that when you can have a full-blown apartment at maybe half the cost), and as a person that has stayed in many VBRO's and HomeAways I can highly recommend this apartment as one that will meet or exceed your expectations as it did mine.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Wow what a gem.

Thank you Helen for offering us this apartment for our stay in L.A. It looked great in the photographs, and it is exactly as shown or better. It is immaculately clean and has everything you could possibly want when on holiday. Helen provides a starter fruit bowl which was very nice and a folder full of useful information, restaurants, shopping etc. We just used Jons supermarket, a convenient short walk over the road. Otsego is very quiet despite the motorways sorry freeways being really close. The apartment is really well located with Studio City 2 mins down the road, Warner Brothers studio about 15 mins away and Universal about 20. We made it all the way back from the Griffith Observatory one evening in about 20 mins and one morning all the way to the Getty Museum in about the same amount of time. We paticularly enjoyed the terrace. The sun is on it all day. So we were able to have our breakfast outside in the morning and if back, dinner in the evening. We don't have hummingbirds in England so having them on the terrace feeder with us was a real privilege. It is not mentioned in the information but in the cabinet in the living room is a huge TV. We could not wish for a better place to stay for our once in a lifetime vacation to LA. If you have any questions or concerns about this apartment email us at leeskiing@talktalk.net and we will be more than happy to get back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Comfort and serenity in a great location

My husband and I stayed in this blissful haven for six nights and our only regret was that we couldn't stay for a month. From its perfect location in a leafy garden setting on a quiet tree-lined street to its cozy interiors, this romantic retreat made us feel as if we were living in an English country cottage rather than being moments away from a buzzing metropolis. The apartment was so well appointed with everything we could wish for (heavenly bed, quality linens and towels, fully stocked kitchen and laundry, fast wifi, cable TV, sunny garden and romantic balcony ) that it was hard to drag ourselves away. When we did venture out to explore the many great restaurants in the neighbourhood there were lots to choose from. Asian fusion food at Spice Season was memorable, as was the creative Mexican fare at Ceremony. Having stayed at other vacation rentals in Helen's collection we already knew what an awesome host she is. Everything is taken care of with care, thoughtfulness and efficiency. Can't recommend this perfect place highly enough.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Loved this Rental!

My husband and I stayed in the upstairs duplex for a week. It was exactly as described and exceeded our expectations. It is located in a nice residential area, but still within walking distance of some businesses (such as grocery and Starbucks). The unit was very spacious, clean, nicely furnished and well-maintained. We particularly enjoyed the lovely covered porch...great place to have your morning coffee and read the paper! Helen was a great hostess and even had a welcome basket waiting for us upon arrival. Throughout our rental process, Helen was very helpful and quick to respond to emails. We would highly recommend this unit and hope we have the opportunity to stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An Oasis

We just returned from a great extended weekend in L.A. I cannot recommend this rental property enough. There were so many wonderful touches throughout the house. The owner has thought of everything you might need from a kitchen utensils to bathroom products. The location can’t be beat. You are close to Hollywood, beautiful Burbank and Pasadena, beaches, and studios. This will be the only place I want to stay on all future visits to L.A. Thanks very much!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allan R.

Worth coming back to

We stayed here on our first trip to LA in 2008 and had no qualms about coming back again. We have stayed in apartments all over Europe and the US (most of them really nice) and would say that this is without doubt the best of them all. Helen goes to great lengths to make sure that everything is perfect. It is kept beautifully clean and is so comfortable that it feels like home as soon as you arrive. It's so well looked after that when we arrived this time, it looked exactly as it had when we were there 4 years earlier. I would recommend this apartment to anyone wanting a good quality, comfortable base, well located to explore LA and its surroundings.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Gem Tucked Away in the Middle of LA

We just returned from a wonderful weekend getaway! The reviews and photos looked good when we booked the upstairs apartment but what a truly delightful gem it is! All the extra touches Helen put into the property to make guests feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed were wonderful!!!! I can not say enough positive things about the entire encounter. From our first inquiry to check out, everything was fantastic!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Rosye T.

I Loved, Loved , Loved this vacation property.

This was my first experience with Homeaway and let me tell you, it was great. The property was just as it was stated in the advertisement. I did not have a need to speak with the owner for anything in particular, because she had all of the bases covered. Well stocked kitchen and bath, very comfortable bed. The home was decorated very very nicely. Comfortable living room furniture, just a little soiled, nothing a little spot cleaning couldn't fix, but comfortable nonetheless. I will stay here again and again. My granddaughter loved playing outside in the nicely manicured backyard. Family loved the feel of home of the apartment.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joan w.

Welcoming Owner - Great Location (for us, anyway)

This 2nd floor apartment was a most convenient location for us as we have family in the area-- and there is nearby access to the vast freeway system of LA. The owner was very responsive. On the first day, we discovered that the coffeemaker was broken and before the day was out, a new one had been place in the kitchen. There was also a welcoming bowl with fruit, cookies and microwave popcorn. The place was clean and comfortable. Best of all, the water pressure in the shower was great (a big plus for me, even though it is rarely mentioned in reviews). The small but workable kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes. There was a nice front covered deck with a small table and couch that would be lovely in warmer weather.

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