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Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 237.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Burbank, CA
  • Nickelodeon Animation Studio
    12 min walk
  • Burbank Empire Center
    17 min walk
  • Griffith Park
    3 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside

A short 13-minute walk from beautiful downtown Burbank, the Urban Refuge is a well-equipped and spacious studio apartment with amenities to impress. Enjoy luxury bedding, spa sundries, 55" flat screen, full kitchen, and laundry. Experience five diamond standards with at home comfort, privacy and security. There's laundry in the unit! The apartment also has an iron and ironing board. An ALDI supermarket is at the other end of the street.

The Space

Relaxation and comfort will come easy during your stay with us in this top-floor apartment. Your experience includes queen-size luxury bedding, unlimited hot showers, free wifi and digital 55" widescreen with Netflix and Amazon.

Can you believe the convenience of having a complimentary, full-size washer and dryer inside?

You will also have a full size kitchen at your fingertips with all the cooking comforts you could wish for. A full size fridge, unlimited ice, soap, shampoo and towels are among the many delightful amenities available during your stay at the Urban Refuge.

Enjoy accommodations and VIP treatment of a boutique hotel with at home comfort, privacy and security.

The building is a charming and cozy 5-unit apartment residence. There is a secluded side-entrance for maximum privacy and home-like comfort.

Guest Access

Ample unrestricted street parking is available, no permits or pesky meter feeding required. Driveway parking is reserved for our permanent residents. Everything is digital, no keys to weigh you down during your time out and about. I set a new code for each guest which assures total privacy and security during your stay.

Interaction with Guests

Depending upon the time of year, self check-in is available or you may meet and greet with your host, sharing tips and information about the apartment and local area.

The Neighborhood

Overview

I love the Magnolia Park area of Burbank. This property sits next to the Chandler bike path and is walking distance from the downtown Burbank area. There's convenient food, markets and plenty of shopping nearby.

Getting Around

I always recommend rideshares such as Uber or Lyft, but public transportation is equally within reach.

Other Things to Note

I have been in the hospitality industry since 2005. I owned and operated two hotels and I have traveled extensively. My sensibilities are for the traveler and the amenities included in your stay meet my high standards for quality hotel accommodations. In addition, the Urban Retreat offers the fastest and most reliable internet available in the city.

House Rules

I cater to the nonsmoker without pets. Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment nor on the property. Our other tenants dislike the aroma. We love small non-human friends, but unfortunately they are not allowed at the property. We observe quiet time from 10pm to 8am and kindly request that you do the same by turning down your music or television during these times. This is a 2nd-story apartment with stairs. Not suitable for persons who require an elevator.

Property manager

Gloria, Manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Burbank

Burbank is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Griffith Park and Echo Park Lake, while Walt Disney Studios and Warner Brothers Studio are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Hollywood Bowl, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Burbank, CA

What's nearby

  • Nickelodeon Animation Studio - 12 min walk
  • Walt Disney Studios - 3 min drive
  • Warner Brothers Studio - 4 min drive
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 9 min drive
  • Universal CityWalk - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Burbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 10 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Islands Restaurant Burbank - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yard House - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Refuge - Opulent Retreat with Full Gourmet Kitchen & Washer / Dryer Inside located?

Situated in Burbank, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nickelodeon Animation Studio and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Warner Brothers Studio. Griffith Park and Walt Disney Studios are also within 3 miles (5 km). Downtown Burbank Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property & Owner
This property is very lovely! It had everything I needed for my stay with even a nice touch of complimentary stuff! The studio apartment was perfect! It’s very close to a grocery store and more! Everything was very clean and the owners was very nice! Especially when I had to receive a mail, they delivered it to my door! I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
My first time using Vrbo ever and this has been such an amazing experience if I came back to LA this place would be the at the top of my consideration. Everything about it was a great experience.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet apartment, centrally located in Burbank
This was my second time staying at Christopher and Gloria's property, and everything was great! I really like this location because it's centrally located for getting to different areas of L.A. Communication with the hosts was excellent, there were no surprises, and the bed is super comfy. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay with everything you need
The property was exactly as shown in pictures. It was great to have a bigger refrigerator to hold groceries. Very accessible to highways for work my work meetings. Owners were very accommodating and quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a delight!
everything about this place was LOVELY! i would stay here again in a heartbeat. the owners were super easy to contact when i couldn’t figure out how to open the door, there was complimentary champagne waiting for us, silverware, linens, toiletries! and there was a great little packet that had information about the property and about the surrounding area with food and activities! the only tiny problem was that the checkout time on the information packet was wrong, so we were rushed out early by the housekeeper. but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Property was clean and well cared for. Owner was very helpful. I would stay again if visiting Burbank area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Great apartment!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate and cozy
My husband and I rented for 17 days in November. Christopher and Gloria were excellent hosts. The location in Magnolia Park neighborhood was perfect for us. Walked to my daughters house, restaurants and shops. The bed is amazingly comfortable. Kitchen is large and bathroom is nicely appointed. I will be returning. Thank you!
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LIke home
We love the cozy and homey feeling of this space. Amazingly comfortable bed, and delicious coffee provided with a French press! Also, a washer and dryer! The only drawback for me is the need for more ambient lighting in the room, and perhaps another nightstand.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G., LA, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Studio
The owners of this adorable studio have thought of everything. They are prompt, courteous, and so considerate! My husband used this space for 3 weeks as an office because our kids have been home from school for an ENTIRE YEAR now thanks to Covid, and getting work done at home has become darn near impossible. He found the space beautifully decorated, cozy, and inviting. He said if he were a young man living alone - which I'm sure he wishes he was at this point in the pandemic LOL - he'd live in this space in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S., Silverdale, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great owner - great property!
My fiance and I spent 4 nights at this apartment. It was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. Great neighborhood, quiet, convenient. Owners were super communicative and accommodating. Parking was a little bit of a challenge on street-sweeping day, but we parked a block over and it was a nice, pleasant, safe walk back to the property (no big deal). Thanks so much, Gloria and Christopher! We would love to stay at your property again nexxt time we're in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded my expectation
Gloria and Christopher were courteous and hospitable hosts. The property was clean, quiet and most importantly SAFE! It has all the amenities one would have at home. The location itself is excellent. Surrounded by great shopping and dining options. It is also a short drive away from Hollywood and Downtown LA. This is a great home away from home option.

10/10 Excellent

Allyson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Arti P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check this place out!
This property has a great location, there is fantastic communication with the property manager and it was very comfortable :) Favorites: Netflix, large fridge, comfortable bed, and layout of the apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss in Burbank...
This was such a nice place to stay. Clean and comfortable and close to all the lovely things Burbank has to offer. Everything was flawless and do follow the restaurant suggestions as they are spot on. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice for one or two people to stay a few days!
Very nice place. Great communication with property manager and owner. No problems at all. Nice package upon arrival explaining things and the area. They thought of everything. No problem with street parking either.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe R., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond our expectations
Very beautiful place to stay in. This apartment was a short distance from universal studios, hollywood, many beaches, and much more. The place was clean, cute, modern, and affordable. Management was sweet as can be, they even left us a couple gifts along with a couple suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurants. We visit LA often and will absolutely be staying here again and again. Wonderful stay, absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
I spent almost 2 months in the apartment and it met all my needs. It's comfortable and clean. Communication with the owner was excellent. I'd definitely stay here again if I have the chance!
Stayed 49 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice property.
We enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and relaxing
Had an amazing stay while visiting. The entire process was easy and the place was perfect for our 3 day/2 nights stay. Location was cebtral to all that we had planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Emil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for non-working vacation
Not enough table space for a computer and a printer. The foam mattress didn’t work for me who is used for a firm one.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
My daughter and I stayed in this studio apartment for a week and really enjoyed it. It was clean, comfortable and met our needs. Thank you, Christopher and Gloria!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nestor C., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Stay
We stayed in apt D for 2 nights. The apartment was super clean and very comfortable. The addition of hotel like touches such as soaps, lotions and shampoo were great. The a/c worked really well and the bed was very comfortable. Overall the neighborhood was very quiet and there was plenty of parking on the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Great, centrally located place to stay in L.A.
We stayed two nights and enjoyed our stay at this very clean, comfortable studio apartment. The hosts provided everything we needed, and communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jihyeon L.

Very Cozy Room
My parents stayed at this place for 5 days and they loved so much that they wanted to stay more! It is really clean and cozy. It has most of things that you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gloria, Manager

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My sensibilities are for the traveler and the amenities included in your stay meet my high standards for quality hotel accommodations. In addition, the Urban Retreat offers the fastest and most reliable internet available in the city.
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