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Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills

As soon as you park your car in our wide, brick-paved driveway - be greeted by our grand outdoor entrance with 3-tier water fountain and sweeping staircase.... Welcome to our 5-star Villa Casa Escalera located in the Hollywood Dell neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills! 3 miles to Universal Studios, Lake Hollywood Park/Hollywood Sign hikes, Runyan Canyon Hike and walk to the Hollywood Bowl. 4.5 mi Griffith Observatory and 7 mi to downtown LA.

Casa Escalera is professionally managed by iTrip Los Angeles. Airbnb Superhost and VRBO Premier Host. Follow us @itrip_losangeles to learn more or book direct.

Formerly a celebrity owned estate, experience a luxurious Spanish Villa tucked in the Hollywood Hills with designer touches, Viking Chef's kitchen, curated art work, grand chandeliers, and manicured landscaping. Bring your family together again and entertain them under our outdoor strung lights in our lush and scenic courtyards. Open up all (5) of our double French doors in our grand Living Room and embrace our indoor - outdoor living spaces. 5 separate outdoor spaces filled with bougainvillea, orange, lemon, olive trees, rose garden and 2 more water fountain features. Plus the musician in your group will love our grand piano to entertain by the fireplace.

Grab a seat by our front water fountain and say Hello to hikers or you'll never know which celebrity neighbor you will see walking their dog. You will find such peace in discovering your own favorite zen spot for your first cup of coffee/tea, meditate, yoga (we even provide yoga matt) or sip the day away with sunset views of Hollywood Hills over a glass of wine.

Enjoy our chef's dream kitchen w Viking Professional stainless-steel appliances, 6 gas burner stove top and dual ovens. Subzero Refrigerator. Dishwasher. Food Warmer. Microwave. Coffee Maker. Coffee Bean Grinder. Ninja Blender. Wine Refrigerator. Waffle Maker. Plus full kitchenware, espresso machine, dinnerware, glasses, wine glasses, pot/pans and various spices and cooking oils.

BEDROOMS:
Primary: Cal King bed 60" SmartTV and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower and double sinks

Guest Bedroom 1: Queen size bed. Plus 30" TV

Guest Bedroom 2: Queen size bed w en-suite full bathroom and 30" TV.

Guest Bedroom 3: TV/Den Room w Queen sofa bed w 65" TV & en-suite Jack n' Jill claw tub/shower bathroom

Extra Guest Fee we can provide Queen Size Air Mattress $75/per guest per night

Outdoor Kitchen with BBQ Grill & mini refrigerator

Sonos sound system throughout indoor/outdoor space

Garage and Driveway Parking. No RV's, trailers or hitches.

* Please note if you have mobility issues or small toddlers this home has many stairs in the Front Entrance

This is a short-term rental property only. No Tenants rights apply. You must check-out on the date your contract finishes.

HOUSE RULES:

It is our mission to ensure that our valued guests enjoy their stay with us! This is a permitted vacation rental with the City of LA Home Sharing Dept. We also have an equally as important commitment to our neighbors and our community. Below are the house rules that we must enforce. Please read them as well as all your guests prior to confirming your reservation.

* Minimum age to book is 30 years old. Valid photo ID will be required, as well as names and ages of all your Guests.

* Check-in is after 4 PM. We greet all our Guests.

* Check out is at 11 AM

MAX NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS - 8 (includes infants and children under 2 yrs age)
The Property is to be occupied by no more than the maximum sleep number stated on reservation unless approved in writing by Management. If Guest exceeds the occupancy limit and falsifies occupancy information at the time of reservation, Guest shall be subject to eviction. "Occupants" includes small children, infants and any and all visitors. If more than the maximum number is found to be occupying the Property at any time, you agree that a charge of $200 per person/per day will be made to your credit card. Additionally, this Agreement may be immediately terminated without a refund of any amounts paid. No Exceptions.

NO SMOKING Smoking is allowed outside only. If any trace of smoke is found inside the home, there will be a strictly enforced $500 fine and the cost to eliminate residual odors.

NO PETS

NO PARTIES OR EVENTS - due to the City of LA's strict ban of parties of large groups we need exact headcounts of your guests at all times. All outside visitors must be pre-approved.

A party is defined as any combination of the following; ANY loud noise and/or excessive drinking that is disruptive to neighboring houses and/or guests outnumbering the maximum amount permitted as defined above. A party will result in an immediate eviction from the property with no refund given under any circumstance. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by iTrip in writing prior to the arrival date.

NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS
Actions by guests that result in neighbor complaints or police being called to the Property will result in a minimum $1000 charge, which charge will be used to deal with legal issues and fines.

NOISE ORDINANCE - QUIET HOURS: 10 pm – 8 am. No Outdoor Music or Loud Voices during this time.

* You will provide the Full Names and Ages of all your guests

* In the event of an emergency to perform necessary repairs and/or maintenance, we reserve the right to enter the property.

NO FILMING/PHOTOSHOOTS - must require prior approval contact Lilly Zabat at iTrip or contact the LillyPad Group @lillypadgroup

In order to maintain the property we have our gardeners servicing the property. Please note that sometimes we may on rare occasions need to adjust the days of service due to weather/rain or other unexpected events.

Upon Check-Out inspection you agree to pay for any damages or extra Cleaning Fees if home is trashed due to illegal parties, trash not picked up in the bedrooms or outdoor spaces.

Property manager

iTrip Hollywood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Waffle maker
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Piano
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 HSR23-003161

Property is also known as

Casa del Sol Esquela
Casa del Esquela Los Angeles
Casa del Esquela Private vacation home
Casa del Esquela Private vacation home Los Angeles
9000

About the neighborhood

Map
Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hollywood Bowl - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dolby Theater - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 17 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avalon Hollywood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪For The Win - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jane Q - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪It's Pho - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachwood Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills located?

Located in Hollywood Hills, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood Bowl is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. Hollywood - Vine Station is 17 minutes by foot and Hollywood - Highland Station is 28 minutes.

Come See Why We're 5-Stars! 3 mi Universal Studios Hollywood Hills Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific stay!
Just as nice as in the pics and great location. Management was super helpful. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property, Great Location
This was a lovely home with gorgeous artwork nestled in the Hollywood Hills. The property has many little nooks and crannies to curl up and read and an expansive kitchen for communal cooking. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
House is incredible. We all had the best time of our lives. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minna M., Scarsdale, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet
We had a very nice stay, the house itself was beautiful and we had a lot of space to relax among really unique architecture. If you’re not used to driving on steep hills and narrow roads that really shouldn’t be 2-way, you might have some trouble here :) It was definitely beneficial to have a garage! But other than that, it was close enough to everything and we felt very safe staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Hollywood Hills
Great house in a good location for accessing all parts of the city. The house is clean, spacious and comfortable. It also has a well equipped kitchen and laundry. Very comfortable stay and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill K., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Good family house
Eclectic 1920s Hollywood house. Beautiful gardens and sitting areas. Very good kitchen. Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, the third is a bit of a hike up some stairs to a powder room/Bath. The host (Danny) was great. The house does have some persistent musty smells. Completely bizarre neighborhood with beautiful homes next to shacks. Thirty-five steps from the parking area to the front door....not for those with knee issues. we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful oasis
The property is a beautifully remodeled 1920’s bohemian oasis in the Hollywood Hills, close to Capitol records, Hollywood Bowl and Universal Studios. My family and I spent a long weekend here. Each of us had privacy and rest as the bedrooms are spread out with their own bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped. We were able to relax and enjoy our time together and also get to local attractions in reasonable time. The property manager is very responsive and lovely. We would stay again and explore in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience!
We stayed with our family of 5 for 5 days. This piece of property is so beautiful, clean, tranquil and in a perfect location for sight-seeing around LA and surrounding areas. This wonderful home has everything you may need and more! We loved drinking our morning coffee on one of the many outdoor patios. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

VIET T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We saved the best for the last. We trully enjoyed the house, and our family had a wonderful time together on the occasion of our son’s graduation. The house is even more beautiful than it shows on the web. The owner’s responses very quick when I had a question. Our family will definitely stay here again when we’re back to LA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Great Location!
The home was beautiful! We had plenty of space for the 5 of us, and enjoyed it so much we hardly left the property. Danny was easy to communicate with and check in was a breeze. We loved the wood burning fireplace. I would highly recommend this property for a group, it is a stunning home originally built in 1925 and upgraded beautifully!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Staying at this Villa turned out to be the highlight of our entire stay in Hollywood. Absolutely a fabulous experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home in a great spot
We had a lovely stay in this home -- it's in a great spot for exploring LA , it's very comfortable, it has truly lovely patios and landscaping, and the management team are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation to Universal Studios
The house was perfect for our family’s vacation. The views and landscaping are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was a beautiful home. Beautiful location. Quiet neighborhood. Close to many of LA’s sightseeing locations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Rental for Gourmet Cooking
I’ve stayed at many vacation rentals all over the world and I can honestly say Casa Escalera was the best appointed property I’ve ever stayed at. Plenty of supplies (as opposed to the place I stayed at earlier this month where the host left one roll of toilet paper for a 10-day stay) and the kitchen had anything a cook could want and amazing appliances. Everything in this home is high end and perfect for entertaining. We celebrated two family birthdays between Christmas and New Years Day - I can’t think of a better place to have enjoyed LA and those close to us. Lilly and Danny were perfect hosts - attentive, communicative and thoughtful from start to finish. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The house is as pictured. It's lovely and the landscaping is amazing. We lucked out with beautiful weather so we took advantage of dining on the patio and cooking on the grill. The kitchen is very well designed and has everything you need to prepare a feast. The location was great...easy to get to stores. The neighbors were quiet but friendly. As mentioned on the website this house has many stairs, both inside and out. It is not for families with children or anyone who is handicapped. The only problem we encountered was a lack of suitable window coverings in the master bedroom. There are some bright street lites that shine directly into the room. Room darkeners for early morning light are needed. It was a wonderful spot for our family to gather and celebrate Christmas.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
A few amazing days with great friends. Casa Escalera was perfect. The property managers went out of there way to return an item left behind by mistake. Thank you Lily and Danny.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hollywood Hills Paradise
Decided to book this house over others because of the extra bed and tranquil garden setting. It was a great choice because the pictures of the listing don't do it justice. It's absolutely stunning, a beautiful house with so many features. It got to the point that as a group we found ourselves wanting to stay put more than explore LA. It comes with anything you would want: a chef's kitchen, BBQ area, outdoor patios, Sonos throughout and three very well equipped bathrooms. We even extended our stay because it was so comfortable. The host was responsive and the welcome gift was a nice touch. Can't say enough good things about this place and would highly recommend if you're in LA and want something close to everything. A luxurious experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
The property was beautiful. We planned a trip for my daughter's 21st birthday. The birthday girl, her mom, 2 aunts and 18 year old cousin stayed 4 nights. We hit universal studios, the beach, toured a bit and had a great time. We ate in, ate out, hiked ran and searched for local "featured stairs." The property was in a great central location - easy uber rides- and it was also easy to drive to various locations. The house provided us ample opportunity to be together and dine/play games and also to find solitude. I walked and/or ran from the house each day and had a blast exploring the area. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tony b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house!
The property was absolutely perfect for my friends and I. It was in a great location and completely lived up to all the photos provided in the original ad. Everyone was incredibly helpful with the entire process...from making reservations to checking out. I highly recommend everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., Mill Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Our best family getaway
Three generations of our family stayed here and loved it. Beautiful wood floors and doors throughout the house, comfortable furnishings, top-of-the-line appliances, several outdoor gathering spots around the house, and a management company that was very responsive to questions made this the perfect home away from home. My wife called it a house of luxury and comfort and impeccably maintained beautiful gardens. The younger generation was represented by a grandson who, a few minutes after arriving, told us "This is the best house I've ever been in."
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful home, with unique character. Very close to several attractions, including Hollywood and Universal Studios. Beautiful, well apportioned, and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond my expectations
Everything was beyond my expectations and my (numerous) previous rental experiences. The house was better than the photos show, everything in top shape, high end and fully functional. Fully stoked and all amenities available to the renter, garage, all appliances and TVs, real fireplace, iPad controlled music throughout the house, etc…Lilly and her partner were waiting at the house to welcome us and give us a nice bottle of wine, a box of chocolates and popcorns ! If we had any questions, they would get back to us within minutes and had perfect knowledge of the house. In short, if I could give six stars instead of five, I would !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021