Serene Escapes Hollywood

The place was charming and well located, with roomy accommodations and a fully equipped kitchen that had a washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Service was outstanding, and I'd definitely come back.

We were shocked when two strangers turned up to share the place. We're from Scotland, and the other couple, like us, hadn't been told they'd be sharing with strangers either. The poor woman was having chemo. It had seemed like a good place until then. They must be making a fortune from this, and I wouldn't recommend it at all.

I thought I was booking a hotel and only realized after reading the reviews that it was actually a hostel. The listing didn't say that other people would be staying in the same house, and I booked before checking the reviews. I tried to cancel and get my money back, but they refused, even though it was their mistake not to disclose the shared setup. It felt like a scam. Don't book unless you're okay sleeping in a house with strangers. I'd give zero stars if I could.

I booked through Expedia for four nights, and none of the listings said the kitchen and living room were shared. The floors were dirty and the carpets filthy, and someone tried to break into my room at night. Between the unclear listings and the price, it wasn't worth it. I won't stay there again.