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!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

We enjoyed our stay.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a cozy place to stay and are on a budget, it doesn't get much better than this! This is the second time I have stayed here, and will do so again. Parking is not a problem, the location is very convenient, and the neighborhood is very quiet.

Our recent stay at Chris's "Urban Retreat" was a very pleasant experience. The unit was exactly as it was presented on the website with some additional welcoming touches as well! The location was very convenient for us as our daughter lives a short 1.5 miles away. It is definitely an extremely clean, comfortable and cozy home away from home. We will certainly keep it in mind for future stays. Joe H.

The studio apartment was lovely. The shower was superb and the bed, so comfortable. Thanks for a fine place to stay, so ckean and inviting.

This studio is highly upgraded and from the little touches and details you know you’re dealing with a host who cares: ear plugs, careful instructions, a soft playing radio when you arrive...exceptionally clean throughout. Newer appliances in the kitchen (we did not use). We used this for our visit to Universal Studios. Couldn’t be more satisfied.

Loved the Urban Refuge! It was the perfect location for my daughter and I during her Spring Break to visit with family and friends as I used to live in the area. It was super clean, modern, quiet and had all the comforts of home. By far one of the best VRBO properties I have stayed at over the years. Apartment looks just like the pictures provided. Gloria was prompt and responsive with her communication. Stayed in Apt D ,on 2nd floor, has keyless entry and very good lighting outside the apartment which was a plus since we arrived late at night. We were also pleasantly surprised upon our arrival in the apartment with the little gifts and extras provided. Street parking was easy. Conveniently located near freeways to navigate LA sites. Thanks for a great week vacation and would definitely stay again if in the area.

We had a wonderful stay!