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Charming home Universal pool hot tub

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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Universal CityWalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Hollywood Boulevard
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Charming home Universal pool hot tub

Unwind in this completely redesigned Mid century home by architect Mellenthin, in the heart of Sherman Oaks.

The home is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood, with gorgeous tree-lined clean streets, green and quiet, yet close to many shops, grocery stores and restaurants, and is also within minutes of all major freeways to get you anywhere you need to go while in LA.

Enjoy the garden and the pool as you hear the birds chirping around you, relax in the amazing open floor-plan living space that faces the backyard, or cook your favorite meals in the fully equipped remodeled kitchen.

The entire house is totally private, and you will find everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible!

A gorgeous open flowing living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and additional air mattresses allow to host up to 10 people.
Wifi, Roku TV, A/C and heat, fresh towels, soaps and shampoos are all included.

The house is pet friendly, please indicate in your reservation if you are bringing any pets, as fees apply.

NO PARTIES.

Pool heating fee (upon request)

Pet fee: $50 /pet per stay
• The owners normally live on this property and gladly rent it when they are away. During your stay, you will have full access to the property for yourself and your guests. All we ask is that you treat the house with the same respect as you would your own, in accordance with the house rules.
• Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Our cleaning team needs enough time to prepare for the next guests or owners.
• Late check-out must be approved in advance. Unapproved late check-out will incur a $150 fee.
• Operating hours are 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. For emergencies outside these hours, feel free to contact us. Non-urgent concerns will be addressed the following day.
• Pool/Jacuzzi use and heating (if applicable):
 - Jacuzzi use: $60
 - Pool heating: $250 for the first 48 hours; $75/day thereafter
 - Request at least 1 week in advance for proper scheduling
• Pool rules:
 - No drinking in or near the pool area. Use plastic cups only.
 - No pets in the pool.
 - Kids must be supervised at all times.
 - Non-potty-trained children must wear waterproof swim diapers.
 - Report any accidents immediately to avoid further damage.
• Do not remove pool hoses, vacuums, or equipment—this can damage the system.
• Outdoor security cameras are in use for your safety. No indoor cameras. Guests may not move or tamper with cameras.
• No smoking inside the home or in patios. Evidence of smoking will result in a $500 fine.
• No drugs of any kind.
• Drink responsibly.
• Please handle all furniture, décor, and house items with care. Use coasters and provided table protectors—especially on wood furniture.
• This is a quiet residential neighborhood:
 - Quiet hours begin at 8:00 PM.
 - No loud music, amplified sound, or live performances.
• No parties allowed. Violation will result in a $4,000 fine and/or eviction.
• No unregistered or unannounced guests. Each unauthorized guest is subject to a $400 fee and/or eviction.
• Do not access the guest house or any off-limits areas that are not included in your reservation.
• Filming, photoshoots, or productions must be pre-approved. Unauthorized productions are subject to a $4,000 fine and/or eviction.
• Pet policy (if applicable):
 - Pets allowed with prior approval.
 - Pet fee: $60 per pet, maximum of [insert number] pets
 - Please clean up after your pet.
• Maintenance visits occur regularly (e.g., gardener on Mondays, pool technician on Wednesdays). Guests may not deny them access.
• Turn off all lights, close and lock all doors/windows when leaving or checking out.
• We are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of personal belongings during your stay.
• If you leave an item behind, we will try to coordinate its return but cannot guarantee it.
• Violation of house rules will result in a $500 fine per incident. Repeated or serious violations may result in immediate eviction without refund.

Property manager

Vi

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HSR21-002605

About the area

Van Nuys

Van Nuys is home to this holiday home. Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Universal CityWalk and Sunset Strip. Check out an event or a game at Dodger Stadium, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • CBS Studio Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Warner Brothers Studio - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 18 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Van Nuys Station - 8 min drive
  • North Hollywood Station - 9 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robin Hood British Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming home Universal pool hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming home Universal pool hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home Universal pool hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home Universal pool hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming home Universal pool hot tub located?

Situated in Van Nuys, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Universal Studios Hollywood and CBS Studio Center. Sherman Oaks Galleria and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

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

Such a great place!

This was our 2nd time staying at Mike and Julie’s lovely home. The house is great…very spacious and located in a great neighborhood. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

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

Great home & great location

This was our first staying using Vrbo & we were very happy with the choice we made of staying at this home. Communication with home owner was wonderful, check in was easy, home was inviting & spacious. Location to Universal Studios & Hollywood was great. Waking up with the view of the backyard pool was like being at our own resort. Would highly recommend to others & would return if we came back to California.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

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

Wonderful stay in Sherman Oaks

The home was perfect for our holiday stay. Lots of room, very comfortable, and an incredible neighborhood. Super quiet area, yet close to all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Girls Weekend for Little House on the Prarie 50th reunion

Such a cute and comfortable house! It was close to Simi Valley for the reunion. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney W.

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

House with all the space

We stayed here toward the end of our trip. I was a perfect home for our family of six.Unfortunately we werent able to use the pool due to prior guest failing to take care proper care but the kids were wiped out. Plenty of space for all of us to eat, sleep, and play. Kitchen was great to cook in and beds were very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina D.

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

Absolutely Charming

What a pleasure to work with Mike and Julie. Their home is absolutely lovely. They could not have been more welcoming or made us feel more at home than they did. Communication was excellent. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We were having some renovations done to our place and this was the perfect home away from home! Beautiful, spacious and in a great neighborhood. Mike and Julie were a pleasure to work with and very responsive if we needed anything at all. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie N.

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

Great home with a wonderful pool and neighborhood

Just what we all needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abiud S.

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

Beautiful home

Stay was amazing and very comfortable!! 👌 solid 10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Lovely house in great neighborhood

The house is really nice, exactly like the photos. Very clean, comfy beds and couch, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The neighborhood was so lovely — very peaceful, great sidewalks, and not much traffic. A wonderful retreat near all the fun things the city has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

LA Style

A very relaxing home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emiliano V.

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

Relaxing

The house was very clean and spacious,the neighborhood was nice and quiet. Overall it was 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W., Berkeley, CA

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

Great home in a lovely neighborhood.

I stayed in the home for a solo trip away, however the space is set up well for groups. The place is very comfortable, and the neighborhood is lovely. Close to stores and freeways. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great location, comfortable and clean!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautifully furnished and the beds and couch were very comfy. The description was spot on. Pool is nice and private and there’s a lovely outdoor patio to relax on. If you are looking for a little oasis conveniently located near the city and all the sites, this is the place! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmond E.

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

Open bright layout

Very comfortable warm cozy modern style farmhouse.. bright and inviting! Felt at home and had all amenities needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

midori R.

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

This is my dream home:)

This home was just perfect for our family of 4! The hosts Mike and Julie were extremely responsive and accommodating, and the check in/check out process was seamless. The pool and backyard were our boys’ favorite amenity, and the house is very spacious, modern, well equipped with supplies and household products, and clean. You can tell the owners take great care in maintaining this property. We will most definitely come back to this house for our next LA trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Fantastic vacation home near Universal Studios

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Mike and Julie's vacation home. The home itself is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Beautiful pool with hot tub in private backyard. They even have a bench swing on the tree in the front yard! My family of 4 (myself, husband and 2 kids ages 10 and 12) came to visit Universal Studios which is super close by. We also brought our dog which was great because the property even came equipped with a doggy door! We thouroughy enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back if in the area again. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiara D.

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

10/10 Amazing Staycation

Mike and Julie were amazing hosts who accommodated my family last minute after another listing fell through. I booked with Mike and Julie for a staycation for my mother’s 50th birthday. We enjoyed spending time together in the pool and the jacuzzi, as well as cooking in the gorgeous bright kitchen (which was a huge highlight of the trip!). The home is extremely clean, spacious, and well-designed — my mother was so happy and didn’t want to leave! My only regret is not booking more days in this lovely space. I highly recommend this place to any family looking for a beautiful place to rest and relax in the LA area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

fabulous LA getaway

We had a perfect time at this house. It was exactly as advertised, maybe bigger than expected. As a family of 5 with kids 4-17, space is essential. The neighborhood was safe and quiet. It was a 15 min from Universal, 30 (on saturday) from the airport. It was about an hour from Disney after rush hour. The pool was lovely and a hit with the kids. We were able to drive a short distance for family hiking and great views. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Itsuji H.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Sherm oaks stay

warm and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlene R.

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

Pleasant Stay

Beautiful house, it looks just like the pictures. It is in a quiet neighborhood, we had our dog with us and enjoyed taking walk around the area. They were very communicative and we enjoyed our stay. We would definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe E.

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

Wonderful Host

The host was flexible with some last minute changes, which was greatly appreciated. Beautiful property. Our large family had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Beautiful and Serene - Must Stay

Their place was absolutely incredible , perfect for our little dinner party on my birthday. Very clean, just the right size, couldn’t ask for more at the last minute. Would book again 100x
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hosts not so charming

I had uncomfortable text interactions with the co-hosts Mike and Julie. To preface my review, I was traveling with my 2 children, ages 9 and 10 years. The booking lists it sleeps 4. To be respectful, and this may have been where I went wrong, I asked if I could let my sister stay also. My sister then asked if she could bring her 2 and 5 year olds, which I again inquired the owners about. The point being, I asked first. Mike/Julie proceed to send me VERY long texts, clearly worried that I’m going to break their rules and destroy their house. I didn’t want any trouble, so I told my sister she could not stay over and tried to reassure the owners that I’d take care of their house. Mike/Julie then sent a text stating that I’d have to pay if my sister and kids came over during the day, even if they DON’T stay the night. They said they’ve had years of experience, and these are their rules. Wow. I’ve never had anyone charge me for entertaining a few people during the day. I’ve heard of VRBO owners cancelling last minute or claiming damages, so I again, not wanting any trouble, I agreed to pay the extra fee per extra persons per nights reserved (which as not insignificant). Since they were charging me anyway, I told my sister she could stay overnight if she’d like. If I could cancel and get a refund to make other arrangements, I would have but this all happened 2 days before check-in and I’m travelling with children, coming from out of state. I just wanted to see my family and tried not to let these two ruin my special trip for my kids but they definitely cast a shadow leading up to it. The home itself was adequate. It had some nice touches and beds were comfortable. Sofa and decorative pillows need to be cleaned. Pool is small but clean and good for small kids (who they don’t really want on property). There are far too many beautiful homes to choose from to have to deal with disagreeable hosts. I felt discriminated against for having children. This should have been a relatively minor misunderstanding but who knows what more they would have done if I didn’t try to diffuse and appease them. I’d pass on this one…you may get them on a good day but the risk for added stress on what should be your nice getaway is not worth it at their price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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