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Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills

A studio with a private bathroom, its own entrance and completely private yard and pool in a magical home atop one of the highest of the Hollywood Hills. Breathtaking city, mountain and ocean views. Linger in the pool or spa. Lush canyon vistas, palms and humming birds. The Sunset Strip minutes below, hawks fly above...

Property manager

Shida 323.445.0374

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 HSR24-000153

About the neighborhood

Map
Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Strip - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Melrose Avenue - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 15 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Highland Station - 12 min drive
  • Downtown Burbank Station - 21 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Comedy Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saddle Ranch Chop House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carney's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills located?

Located in Hollywood Hills, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hollywood Boulevard and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios Hollywood. Sunset Strip and Hollywood Bowl are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Top of the World Magical Paradise in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
I can't rate this stay highly enough. A stunning location and an exceptionally welcoming host. Beautiful view over LA and the immediately surrounding canyons. Lots of places to sit comfortably outside and relax, whether looking over the canyons or over the large, heated pool. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melaina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing private retreat.
Our stay was wonderful. Shida was a welcoming host and the property was beautiful. "Top of the world" is the perfect description for this hideaway at the top of Laurel Canyon. It's the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perhaps a little more info
I think you have to be in adventure to find the property. It is located at the end of a very, very narrow, winding road. I was just.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the World Says it All
Unique and amazing location at the end of a winding drive on the top of a ridgeline of beautiful Laurel Canyon. This cozy room, with a private bath, extends to its own patio and veranda/pool overlooking gorgeous views on both sides looking down the canyon. Coffee on the patio watching the sunrise was fantastic. The hostess was warm and welcoming and everything about our stay was top notch. We look forward to coming back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renato P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Spot in Hollywood!
My wife and I absolutely loved staying in Shida’s spot!! She was very welcoming, accommodating and communicative. We could have not asked for a better experience, we loved the views and her hospitality. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private
Very pleasant stay at a beautiful home with gorgeous views. The bed feels like youre sleeping on a cloud. Plenty of outdoor seating refreshing pool. Good vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view
Pool, views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Canyon Oasis
We’re so glad we found this listing! It’s serene, private, and vibey. Good communication throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
This is such a beautiful spot! It’s quiet and tucked away from the city. Shida is an awesome host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing
The views were amazing. It was cold so didn’t get in the pool but the hot tub at night was wonderful. The host she was friendly and gave of tips of places where we should go. The room was clean and so was the bathroom and omg the views all around the hills were magnificent!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agata M., Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Outdoor Space & View
Beautiful location and lots of outdoor space to sit and relax. Room is a bit small but adequate for a couple. We asked for the spa to be turned on nightly which was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, nice host
The property was absolutely beautiful. A really nice pool and an amazing view of the city! The host was really nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Had a great time and relaxing stay. Shida was very welcoming and even said hello when we crossed paths at a local store/coffee shop. We’d love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning escape
Such a beautiful place to stay during our visit. Owner is super friendly, bed was incredibly comfortable, and location is just exquisite. Will definitely stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved that her home is so close to West Hollywood. The views are amazing, the hot tub was a perfect way to end the day and Shida was a communicative and kind host. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

kathy t.

Unique but not for me
Found room to be small, smaller than standard hotel room. French doors would not open. Pool would be lovely but poorly maintained. Hot tub not available. Storm proceeded visit but stayed 3 nights. Outdoor furniture old. Road nightmare. Narrow. Dangerous. Closed in areas. Must turn car around in parking spot on edge of cliff. Hesitate to go out in evening secondary to road. Would not rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cool place
Place is nice clean and everything ya need. You really are on top of the world. Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hollywood Hills Adventure!
This property is amazing! The roads up through the canyon are not for the faint of heart, but once you’re up there, you’re on top of the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with astounding views!
My wife and I loved staying here so much and our host Shida was lovely. There when you need her, not when you don’t. An incredibly quiet neighborhood with amazing views from the hill of downtown, Griffith Observatory and so much more. The pool and surrounding lounge areas are amazing and the room had pretty much everything we needed. The bed was also incredibly comfortable. A few things to note: the roads up the hill are windy and narrow and the last road to the house is a single lane. The good news is that cars are good at backing up and accommodating other drivers but it can feel harrowing at times if you’re not used to it, even if you’re using rideshares. Even though the house is just a short distance to WeHo, it is not walkable at all. You’ll either need to venture out by car to get supplies or just order UberEats and Postmates like we did. It’s not totally clear from the photos, but while this room does have its own entrance, it is part of the owner’s main house. Having said that, we could hardly even tell they were home — we had a ton of peace and quiet. Loved staying here and definitely look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay with Lovely Host
We had such an amazing time at Shida's. It's literally a Hollywood Hills oasis with incredible sweeping views ranging from Downtown to Griffith, all of Hollywood and Beverly Hills and all the way to Santa Monica. You have excellent views of the ocean and can even see the port in Long Beach in detail. Even more so impressive in person than the photos already make it. Shida was a lovely host and made checking jn and out a breeze and was so friendly and kind with outstanding recommendations. We loved our stay and can only recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in an amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shea M., Jackson, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic in Laurel Canyon
Shida truly has a magical spot on top of Laurel Canyon. Spectacular views, enchanting pool area, and a lovely equipped cozy comfy room perfectly size for two. We really enjoyed our stay and Shida's space. Thank you again we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dom A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Amazing stay. Host was great! Beautiful location. Great view. The bed was a bit small but then again I'm a big guy. Backyard view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve M.

Beautiful property, but….
The property description is very misleading, but the location is amazing! This is one small room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. We live on Maui so the temp of 47 upon arrival was very cold for us and the two french doors to the room were left wide open. We couldn’t turn the heat on because the batteries for the heater remote were dead, but she did have plenty of warm cozy blankets to compensate. I was woken up at 6-6:30 am by Shidas little dog barking fairly close to our inside door, I have several dogs myself so I’m used to the occasional barking but it would’ve been nice to sleep in. There’s a little closet built in under her stairs which held a micro fridge (don’t bring in anything frozen, we had to throw our ice cream away), and a small microwave. We sat on the floor to eat because it was too cold to eat outside. Although it would’ve been wonderful to sit outside if it wasn’t so cold. Prior to our arrival we asked to have the pool heater turned on for our second night, thought it would be a nice romantic night in the pool looking over the city, but the water did not warm up. Shida told us that the heater was turned on (and we did hear it on)but it shut off. We told her it was way too cold to swim in and she said her guests from Switzerland like it. Knowing we were coming from Hawaii, I’m not sure why she wouldn’t have told us that the temperature doesn’t get much warmer, but not a big deal we’re in the water all the time at home. I’m just posting it advise others not to waste the extra money to heat it. There is a small bathroom, you actually enter the room through it. It’s very dated. You have to turn the water on and let it run for about 5 minutes to get hot water, but it works. As I said, the ad is misleading. This is nothing more than a room. It would be great for one person who just needs a bed and bath and nothing else. There isn’t a washer and dryer for guest use, the owner washed a load of laundry for us. Again, the property is beautiful, but it wasn’t what we were looking for, we would’ve never rented it if the comments and the post were accurate we would not have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

hoon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique place for sure but too small for a couple to stay. not recommended during the fall and winter time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillene K., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Pay to Stay
Shida's home is truly magical... with incredible views from both sides of the outdoor space. I LOVED all the plants she had outside! A short walk down the road is a breathtaking view of the Hollywood sign in the distance, and in the other direction (a little longer walk) are views of downtown LA, Culver & Studio City. Being in this neighborhood made me feel like a star! Shida was easy to communicate with and suggested a restaurant that was really good (Pace) and a stop at the famous Laurel Canyon Country Store. I rented the space to have a repreive in between traveling from northern to southern California and I didn't do much else in LA so I could enjoy the space. The pool & spa were a delight. I will say, that the neighboring rental had a party one night, but that's totally out of Shida's control and she kept in touch with me throughout the evening about the noise and apologized the next day. There was also a lot of construction noise (also out of her control), but pop some ear buds in and it's like you're truly on top of the world. Or at least, the top of LA. :) Thank you, Shida!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022