The Wellness Retreat
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
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If you’re looking for somewhere to kick back and relax, your search is over. This LA pad is just the ticket – with a private infrared sauna, hot tub, ice-cold plunge and exercise area, this home is all about wellness and serenity. The views across the city are a bonus, as is the fire pit – perfect for catching up with loved ones over a glass of wine at the end of the day. If you can tear yourself away, you’ll find many iconic landmarks including the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory within easy reach, too.
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What to expect
Highlights

Drive to Griffith Observatory, a must-visit in LA

Pick between the hot tub and sauna for the perfect place to relax

Gather around the fire pit as the sun sets over LA
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Home truths
While not all bathrooms are photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
There are steps leading up to the front door here. It might not suit those with reduced mobility.
If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a high chair for free. You'll need to request it in advance.
Guests have access to all areas of the home, apart from the garage. The owner may occasionally need access to the garage, but your host will notify you in advance should this be necessary.
There is unrestricted free on-street parking here.
Your host asks that you respect quiet hours between 9pm and 8am – noise decibel monitors are in place at this home. No outdoor music is to be played after 9pm.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace / firepit
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Exercise equipment
Sauna
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Arrange a chef
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange private chefs, restaurant reservations, chauffeurs, car rentals, spa treatments, housekeeping, grocery deliveries and more for an additional fee.
Speak to your host about the full range of concierge services they can offer you.
Your host may be able to accommodate an earlier check-in time and later check-out time for an additional fee, depending on availability. Speak to your host for more details.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Franklin Village
In the 80s and 90s there was something of a trend to affix the word “village” to many neighbourhoods and streets of Los Angeles (Fairfax Village, Larchmont Village, Los Feliz Village, and Virgil Village among them). A stretch of Franklin Avenue also received this treatment and Franklin Village was born. However, unlike some of those neighbourhoods, Franklin Village actually feels somewhat cohesive, compact, walkable and thus vaguely village-like. Its attractions...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Have a picnic at the Hollywood Bowl
Catch a show at under the stars. Put together a picnic and grab a bottle of wine to enjoy beforehand in Highland Camrose Park, just next door.

Climb the hill in Barnsdall Art Park
A great place for a picnic, and afterwards check out Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock house. Open Thursday through Sunday.

Play tourist and visit Universal Studios Hollywood
Choose to either cruise up and down Universal City Walk or enter the park and be ready for an amusement adventure with a cinema theme, featuring rides, shows, shops and restaurants.

Dine on some fresh Sushi at Yamashiro
Sushi and Cal-Asian fare served amid gardens and a koi pond in the Hollywood Hills with gorgeous views overlooking the city.

Explore the Iconic TCL Chinese Theatre
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the magic of cinema at this opulent movie theater. Admire the stunning architecture, explore the hand- and footprints of legendary stars, and experience industry-leading audio and visual equipment for an unforgettable movie experience.

Hit 101 Coffee Shop for a bite of breakfast
Hopping with hipsters till the wee hours, this retro-style diner whips up American coffee-shop eats

Saunter across the iconic Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame comprises more than 2,600 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street.
Get around
Airport
Whiteman
27 min
Hollywood Burbank
31 min
Santa Monica
50 min
Subway station
Hollywood / Vine Station
21 min
Train station
Glendale
26 min
Bus stop
Cahuenga / Iris
13 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
18 min
Cafe
16 min
Pharmacy
20 min
Points of interest
Beach
Mothers Beach
1 hr 3 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Dan
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Dan and his team are on hand to make sure your stay is a memorable one. He loves to go above and beyond for every guest to create a personalised experience that you'll never forget.
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