The Closest Home to The Hollywood Sign / HSR24-000266

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Hot tub
Parking available
Fireplace

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Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Sign
‪1 min drive‬
Hollywood Bowl
‪8 min drive‬
Universal Studios Hollywood
‪11 min drive‬
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

East Master

1 King Bed

West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

East Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground floor bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

West Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

This is the closest house to the HOLLYWOOD sign, adjacent to the 4000 acres of Griffith Park. Once owned by the 60's band The Association ("Cherish", "Windy", "Never My Love"), this house has a long Rock n Roll history. David Crosby was introduced to Graham Nash by Mama Cass, who lived next door, at a party in this house. If you want everything new and shiny like The Four Seasons, you should book a room at The Four Seasons. This is a fun, rustic Rock 'n Roll Landmark house built in 1963, photographed by Linda McCartney in 1967 and featured in her book, "The Sixties".

We are artist/filmmakers based in Western Mass, but we maintain a live/work studio called UndertheSign Studios in our Hollywood home and one or both of us may be working in LA during your visit. Our studio is separate from the house, so you will have total privacy there. We give you complete privacy, but welcome you to contact us anytime for anything and welcome you to visit with us as well.

Property manager

Jeff Kleiser

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

OK with most pets that are house trained.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only. Careful!! Fire district.

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number HSR24-000266

About the area

Los Angeles

Located in Hollywood Hills, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, this holiday home is near theme parks. Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Sign. Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

Hollywood Sign - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
Hollywood Bowl - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Universal Studios Hollywood - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Warner Brothers Studio - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Griffith Observatory - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

Hollywood - Vine Station - 6 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 14 min drive
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬8 min drive
‪Cafe at the End of the Universe - ‬14 min drive
‪The Smoke House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Central Perk Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Closest Home to The Hollywood Sign / HSR24-000266 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Closest Home to The Hollywood Sign / HSR24-000266?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is The Closest Home to The Hollywood Sign / HSR24-000266 located?

Located in Hollywood Hills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. Capitol Records Tower and Pantages Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

14 July 2022

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

Hollywood landmark

We had a great stay relaxing in Jeff’s historical and quirky house. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of sight seeing…it doesn’t get more iconic than drinks under the Hollywood sign! Jeff was a great host and the kids loved hanging out with beautiful Jack the dog.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family fun

If your looking for a great place to get together with family/friends and relax and enjoy each others company, you can find that here. If your looking for something to complain about, you can certainly that as well. this is a great place if you can roll with it and just enjoy what it has to offer. If your three couples with six kids and 2 dogs between you, your going to love this place. If staying somewhere immediately after 3 couples with 6 kids and 2 dogs makes you apprehensive, this is probably not your best option.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

30 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

2 Nov 2024

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

House under the sign

Great place with rock history.Directly under the Hollywood sign. Great views. Jeff the host was very nice and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

26 Oct 2024

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

Fabulous home in Hollywood Hills

We loved staying in this one-of-a-kind home in the Hollywood Hills. There was ample room for five of us - two parents and our three young adult sons - and we especially enjoyed the deck with its sprawling LA views, and general comfort of the entire home. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashell T.

20 Oct 2024

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

Great house with amazing history!

We loved staying at this house!! The host was so nice and shared the history of the house with us, which was awesome! We were there for Universal Studios and it was an easy 10 minute drive from the house. There is a problem with some ants due to being on the hill but it was manageable. We will definitely book here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby R.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

fun experience - difficult communication

Jeff was really kind! There was no check in process emailed or listed so when I arrived I had to ring his doorbell. He promptly answered and gave us a tour! He gladly accepted my guests and I loved the speakers. It was somewhat difficult to communicate with him and he lives on the property so just know he will be around quite a bit and possibly in the house, but otherwise I had a great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

angel f.

9 Sept 2024

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

The View

Highly recommend this place nice view very convenient for trails and really close to universal studios. Very beautiful nature scenery and great photo opportunities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

21 Aug 2024

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

The best quiet getaway in LA!

The experience of staying at Jeff's place was incredible. From the quietness, the coziness, and the best hospitality. I enjoyed the home as it is older with character and has an eclectic vibe. Kitchen has everything in stock and sharables too. The outside shower is super relaxing and unique. Downhill has local markets and cafe so you basically have it all, including the iconic trail to the Hollywood sign. You basically will be in the house closest to the sign because it's literally in the back yard. Enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica H.

20 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hollywood sign was everything.

For my experience, it was strange to have the host on the same property with only glass doors separating but it was fine. Our group felt that the property could use a bit of TLC. None the less, the history of the house and the Hollywood sign made the entire trip worth it and my family and I would stay there again. Views were unmatched and that sound system was incredible.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

22 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful LA Stay

Jeff was awesome and super communicative during our stay! A beautiful home with an even better view. While the drive up to the house is very curvy, you can't beat the location. It was easy to get around! The house has a phenomenal sound system that made waking up to music very nice. While we didnt spend a whole lot of time in the house, when we did, it was cozy and had everything we needed + more. Overall we would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

18 Oct 2023

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

Excellent Hollywood Stay

After planning a trip to Universal Studios with our friends, we decided finding a house would be better than our traditional hotel stay. Finding this house couldn’t have been better for our families. Beachwood Canyon and this house give you a chance to experience old Hollywood while being close to everything you could possibly need. The check in process was easy and Jeff was extremely helpful getting us situated. From there on out it was smooth sailing. Something we really enjoyed was the large patio overlooking parts of LA where we could sip our coffee while the kids entertained themselves. We also took advantage of having a head start on the hike to the Hollywood sign. The description for this house is spot on, so need to repeat it and if it is something that speaks to you, I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

22 Sept 2023

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

Great job

Loved the space

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brodie R.

15 June 2023

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

Old school charm deep in the Hollywood hills

The chalet was the perfect getaway for our family vacation. Jeffrey and his pup Jack Ryan were stellar hosts who greeted us when we arrived and did a thorough job of explaining the features of the house. The stereo system is impressive and must be experienced. Overall, the A-frame is cozy and a bit rustic, oozing with old school charm. The place is quirky, but that is part of the charm. Adding to the charm is being surrounded with Hollywood history, being just steps away from the famous sign on the hill. The location is both breathtaking and a bit of a hike to get to, consisting of many twists and turns as you wind your way up the mountain. Great experience and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

9 Apr 2023

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

This is a gem of a home!

We absolutely loved the home and Jeff+Diana’s warm hospitality. This was the perfect spot with plenty of room to host our family of 4 teens and enjoy the views of the city. Everything we needed was at the home ;)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

31 Jan 2023

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

Great place!!!

We rented the A-Frame for a mini family reunion - My daughter and her husband, my son and his girl friend and my wife and I. The views are incredible and just hanging around on the decks or patio would probably have sufficed. But there is so much to do not far away - luckily my son is from Santa Monica - so we had a built in tour guide. After a long day seeing the sites, grab a beer and sit on the deck over looking LA and listen to your favorite songs on the sound system they have here, it even has a mechanical limit on the volume knob - with good reason. The speakers are called "Voice of the Theater" and they live up to the name. Jeff was an awesome host, wished we had more time to talk with him. Recommend to all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

20 Jan 2023

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

Great stay

We had a great time at the house in Hollywood. The kids and the adults loved Jack. The family loved the eclectic vibe the house had. The area was very peaceful!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., San Francisco, CA, USA

4 Jan 2023

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

We Cherished Our Time

We really enjoyed our stay at the A-frame under the Hollywood sign. The historic element of the house was incredible. There are pictures by Linda McCartney of the Association posing in the loft. We can still sense the vibe of the 60's in that house and the wonderful music that must have been created there. We were a family of ten and the hosts went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. I highly recommend this house as the perfect experience while you are in Los Angeles. The trails are incredible and they start right outside the door.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K., Tucson

30 Dec 2022

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

Hollywood A frame

Owner was very responsive to the couple of items we had questions about. Would have liked a downstairs shower but as we were all family, it worked out. Beautiful view of town and exciting to be so close to the Hollywood sign. A little difficult to find as our GPS sent us to the wrong side of the mountain.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H., RioLinda

2 Nov 2022

Great place to hang out and enjoy the view!

We were celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday. The Hollywood Sign Chalet was perfect for our group of 6 adults. The Chalet is rustic, not fancy. It gives you that hippy feel. We loved the history of the house. The views were awesome. We enjoyed listening to music, playing the piano and watching the tourists get pictures of the sign. The spa was greatly appreciated after a long day at Universal Studios.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful and Quaint Rooftop View

The Chalet was a wonderful retreat and very rustic in nature. Every balcony had a different point of view, whether just enjoying the scenery or people watching those who hiked up to the sign. And of course, we all loved Jacks’ company when we were downstairs. That’s the owner’s Husky/tour guide lol! The stay was peaceful, well shaded from the morning sun and we are already planning to stay here again next year on another trip back to LA.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie S.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty

This home is in a great location, the views are amazing. The house is as listed rustic which isn’t the problem. The problem with this property is it’s dirty, pots and pans had rust so did the grill. The house had this nasty wet smell to it, dog hair was everywhere, the showers were dirty and we had ants everywhere, even on the beds. The furniture outside was pretty dirty as well. I’m not sure why there’s a cleaning fee because it wasn’t cleaned when I checked in. I actually had to purchase cleaning products and clean the area before using anything.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheresade P.

10 Sept 2022

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

Great time

These location was GORGEOUS. Worth every penny! Jeff, our host, was great. Easy to talk to. Friendly and caring about our trip and any questions we might have. Jack, doggie host, was the cherry on top of a great week for us. Definitely recommend this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam O., Aurora, IL

4 Sept 2022

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

Wonderfully quirky, and with a Musical History!

This A-Frame Chalet, clinging to the side of the Hollywood sign’s mountain looks like California, tastes like the sixties. The color, the architecture, the views in the morning at sunrise or in the evening overlooking Los Angeles was an adventure unto itself. We could have not chosen a more personable place to stay for our 50th wedding anniversary with our family. Many thanks to Jeff, our host, and Jack, his magnificent canine.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

7 Aug 2022

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

Iconic and Amazing Views!

Had an amazing time and this is honest such an iconic house. Feeling breezes through the windows and doors and then climb up to the Holly Wood sign. We had an amazing time. Thank you Jack and Mr. Jeff for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Kleiser

Jeff Kleiser has been pushing the extremes of visual effects since 1978, when he co-founded Digital Effects in NYC, worked at Omnibus Computer Graphics and co-founded Kleiser-Walczak, and contributed to TRON, Flight of the Navigator, Stargate, Judge Dredd, Clear and Present Danger, the X-Men trilogy, Fantastic Four, and numerous theme park projects including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Studios. In addition, he co-directed Monsters of Grace with partner Diana Walczak, which was a 74 minute stereoscopic avante garde opera designed by Robert Wilson and composed by Philip Glass.
Kleiser’s visual effects work on Ra.One, Bollywood’s biggest movies to date earned the prestigious National Award for Best Special Effects, which Is India’s equivalent of the Oscar. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Kleiser also serves on the board of the Visual Effects Society and is a founding member of the board of the Williamstown Film Festival.
Diana Walczak and Jeff Kleiser developed the first computer-generated humans, the first digital stunt doubles for Judge Dredd w/ Sylvester Stallone, the first face replacements in a movie for The One w/ Jet Li. Visual effects credits also include Stargate, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Surrogates and Ra.One. They also animated the Columbia Pictures film logo.
Diana sculpted the iconic Michael Jackson HIStory Statue which became the basis for the cover of his 1995 HIStory album and an international marketing campaign for the album and the HIStory World Tour.
Diana has written, shot, and directed live-action short documentary films covering 15 projects that improve people’s lives in Kenya, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Morocco.

Why they chose this property

Perfect location, historic house, great layout.

What makes this property unique

Hollywood Sign is in the back yard.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East Bedroom

East Master

West Bedroom

West Master

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

East Master

Ground floor bath

West Master

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