Garden Guesthouse, 2 bed, 2 bath, close to Universal Studios & Hollywood Blvd

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

North Hollywood, CA

Warner Brothers Studio5 min drive
Universal Studios Hollywood6 min drive
Universal CityWalk7 min drive
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautiful guesthouse has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and its own private fenced and landscaped yard complete with patio furniture, BBQ, a relaxing hammock and fountain.
The luxurious main bedroom with a king bed, has French doors opening to the back yard and a full bath attached with a clawfoot tub and stall shower. The 2nd bedroom has a daybed and pop-up trundle bed, (2 single beds which can be joined to make a king if preferred). There is a double sleeper sofa in the living room for extra guests. We also have single rollaway beds and a pack & play crib if needed.
Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen and eat either on the patio or the dining table for 6 in the living room which also has a gas fireplace for those cool evenings. A 2nd full bath is accessed off the living room.
Although located on a quiet residential street access to freeways and Metro-rail is only a few blocks away. Close to supermarkets, coffee houses, lots of great restaurants & local night life venues.

Our central location provides convenient access to major studios, Universal City entertainment complex (featuring Universal Studios & City Walk, Universal Amphitheater concert venue, multi-theater complex, shops & restaurants), NOHO Arts district and metro-rail station to Hollywood, (walk-of-fame, Graumann's Chinese Theater & Kodak Theater, home of the 'Oscars') and to downtown, Disney Concert Hall, (Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece), charming Olvera St, Chinatown etc.
Hollywood Bowl, Ford Theater, Griffith Park hiking and riding trails, LA Zoo and Griffith Observatory are also just minutes away.
15 minutes drive will bring you to trendy Melrose Blvd shopping, and a few minutes more to the middle of upscale Beverly Hills. LACMA and Getty museums are also within easy reach.
25 minutes to the beach at Santa Monica & Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach boardwalk and another 15 minutes further up the coast to Malibu.
Disneyland is south of downtown LA, about 40 mins drive.

NOTE: If you do not need both bedrooms, the guest house can also be rented with just the main bedroom and 2 baths at a reduced rate.

Property manager

Helen Walker

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties or events of any kind.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Sorry no cats. $50 cleaning fee for dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted in back yard only.

Last minutes reservations outside website require payment in full, a valid photo ID which matches the guests credit card used to secure the booking.

Smoking only permitted in back yard.

No events permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: No parties or events of any kind.

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valley Village

Located in Valley Village, this guesthouse is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Fernando Valley and La Brea Tar Pits, while Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or head to an event or a match at Los Angeles Convention Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling and hiking.

North Hollywood, CA

What's nearby

CBS Studio Center - 4 min drive
Warner Brothers Studio - 5 min drive
Universal Studios Hollywood - 6 min drive
Walt Disney Studios - 6 min drive
Universal CityWalk - 7 min drive

Getting around

North Hollywood Station - 2 min drive
Downtown Burbank Station - 9 min drive
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 19 min walk
Jack In The Box - 13 min walk
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 9 min walk
Yum-Yum Donuts - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Guesthouse, 2 bed, 2 bath, close to Universal Studios & Hollywood Blvd pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Garden Guesthouse, 2 bed, 2 bath, close to Universal Studios & Hollywood Blvd?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Guesthouse, 2 bed, 2 bath, close to Universal Studios & Hollywood Blvd?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Guesthouse, 2 bed, 2 bath, close to Universal Studios & Hollywood Blvd located?

This family-friendly Valley Village guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of San Fernando Valley and CBS Studio Center. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. North Hollywood Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

7 Oct 2022

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

Excellent host. Terrific property.

First class

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana R., Los Osos, CA

26 May 2022

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

Serene space, great location

The backyard is peaceful and secluded. Location is near major destinations but does not feel too busy. Helen was a lovely host.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

17 Aug 2021

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

A hidden retreat

We were greeted with fresh flowers in every room and a basket or organic fruit and other treats. The property is attached to a main house but is so private and hidden you would never know there is anyone next door. The unit is beautifully appointed, spotless and the extra amenities make you feel like you are a guest in someone's home not in a rental. The place is prettier than is pictured. What you cannot see in pictures is that it is equipped with extra feather pillows, every toiletry you might have forgotten, laundry soap, a first aid kit, a desk with supplies, fully stocked supplies in the kitchen -baggies, napkins, foil, fragrant candles. The furnishings are comfortable with several throws and pillows, the towels are soft and plentiful, the place is spotless and a parking spot off the street! Helen is responsive and gracious in every way. If you get the chance, I absolutely recommend you stay here.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

16 July 2021

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

Home Away From Home

We stayed in Helen's place for 3 months while we were searching for a home - we sold our home in AZ and moved to California to be near our children and grandchildren. The place couldn't have been better. The little house was stocked with everything you could possibly need from spices and seasonings to laundry detergent. We felt right at home and our 2 little dogs loved hanging in the gazebo and roaming around the fenced in backyard. If there was a problem (only 2 times we needed someone to come fix a toilet) Helen had someone come that day .The home was situated in a wonderful part of town with plenty of restaurants and shopping. Helen recommended many places for us to do our shopping and eating. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 90 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kai W.

21 June 2020

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

Between homes

The Hartsook House was the ideal home while we waited to buy and remodel our new condo. The house is very tastefully decorated, has everything and more than you need, and is in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood, close to a park for exercise or walking. Helen, The property manager, was very responsive to a few special requests and the house was actually nicer than advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Stayed 61 nights in Apr 2020

About the host

Hosted by Helen Walker

I have lived and been a realtor in this area for longer than I care to remember, and we have another smaller property nearby which I have enjoyed renting out to guests from every state in America and all around the world for the last few years. When I first saw this home in very poor condition, I knew it could be transformed into a great place to accommodate larger family groups and the guests we could not accommodate at the other property. It was a labor of love and we are thrilled to now welcome our return guests and new guests alike to our new property, and do our best to make their stay a memorable one.

Why they chose this property

I love Studio City, Valley Village where I have lived and worked for the last 30 plus years. I had a whole storage space full of my own furniture when I sold my house and moved in with Chris, the love of my life, so we bought a duplex to rent out as furnished units, but I was unable to rent it long term as prospective tenants had all their own furniture and then I stumbled on vacation rentals and have never looked back. Thank you VRBO !!!!