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#2 of 11 guest houses in Los Angeles
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4.6
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4.6
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4.5
Value
4.6
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Sanborn Guest House located in the heart of Los Angeles is your ideal retreat in the quiet and charming Sunset Junction. Just east of Hollywood and easily accessible to the many attractions of LA, Sanborn Guest House is the perfect B&B for a unique and homey getaway for couples, business travelers, or the whole family (and Fido too!) Completely solar powered, this Green B&B has two guest units available with true Hollywood charm and comfort. Each has their own entrance, private bath, wifi, TV, and queen sized bed. Additionally, the larger guest suite has a sitting and living room so you can lounge and relax after a day on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. Both guest units share access to the newly remodeled and fully equipped kitchen. At Sanborn Guest House, we want to make you feel at home next to the ocean breeze and sunny beaches of Southern California, and are fully committed to making your stay with us build memories that last a lifetime.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
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1005 Sanborn Ave # 5, Los Angeles, CA 90029-3111
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cagatravel wrote a review Sep 2022
Shellharbour, Australia576 contributions163 helpful votes
Great clean & basic home stay. 2 rooms in a very quiet & safe neighborhood with great places nearby (walkable). Our room was large, great aircond, extra dbl firm comfy bed, plenty of light & curtains, no facilities-but great outdoor area with secure parking, small ensuite -shower & toilet, shared kitchen with all you need, close to Hollywood with bus nearby, approx 1hr from LAX, Beverly Hills and great hosts. Enjoyed our (couple) 3 day stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Only 2 rooms
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Kim and Sean wrote a review Aug 2019
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We just got back from two weeks in LA. Sanborn Guest House was our home away from home and we couldn’t have been more happy to have this as our home base. Gary and Jaime were the best hosts you could have. They took time to show us where everything was located even though we got in super late at night. Everything you need is available and some. It is very clean and well maintained. The gardens are beautiful and the location is perfect. It was easy to get anywhere in LA from the Sanborn House and there are great local eateries and shops within walking distance. Thank you Gary and Jaime for being such great hosts and such a lovely place to stay!
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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BrooklynKen wrote a review Jun 2019
New York City, New York4 contributions
This is a charming house on a quiet corner in Silver Lake, with a collection of neighborhood restaurants and shops starting just a block away. I stayed in the Guest Room, which is low-key stylish and comfortable, and perfect for a solo traveler. Hosts Gary and Jaime are friendly and helpful, but once they turn over the key, the place is yours. The location is good for transit connections as well as walkability. Staying here gave me a good feel for neighborhood life in LA.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Bob J wrote a review Apr 2019
Madison, Wisconsin13 contributions5 helpful votes
My son recently moved to L.A. and we were looking for a place to stay for a visit that was close to Silver Lake. Stumbled across this place, which turned out to be half a block from the kid's apartment. Everything about it was just right for our needs. Perfect location near a lot of restaurants, quiet, clean, safe, off-street parking, and a usable shared kitchen so we could have our morning coffee without having to make ourselves presentable. Will definitely return next time we're in L.A.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: There's only two rooms to choose from--one with a sitting room and one without a sitting room
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williamd_us wrote a review Jul 2018
Cortland, New York352 contributions99 helpful votes
I have stayed at Sanborn House at least 5 times. I often use four-day weekends to get away from the New York winter and enjoy the seclusion of thr yard at Sanborn. Arriving Friday night, the owner explained his car was moved, as a tree would be trimmed at the front of the house. This tree-trimming was a truck of men and chainsaws and it went on all Saturday and Sunday right outside my room. Brush and chips were everywhere, umbrella table removed, ladders and men right at my windows, that I had to shut windows and drapes. Blatant disrespect of guests and their comfort. Abhorrant greed to keepa room rented despite their major yardwork plans. Awful awful stay there.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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Janine D wrote a review Sep 2017
United States85 contributions12 helpful votes
the sanborn house is a good place to stay in hollywood. the house is centrally located at the heart of hollywood. it's 10-15 mins drive away from universal studios and is at least 5-10 mins away drive from holly wood walk of fame. it's near various restaurants so you can pretty much just have a good stroll in the hollywood area. the owner is nice and very informative about the area. with regards to safety, no need to worry as the house has a gate and is only accessible with a remote and a code. the neighborhood area is nice and quiet. the house has 2 guest rooms which has a shared kitchen. at first, i was quite iffy about the idea of having to share a house with other guests; however, there's really no need to worry about this as each guest room has a private bathroom. my room was nice, cozy, and efficiently designed. free wifi and cable are provided. the bed was comfy to sleep in. the bathroom, however, is quite small but workable. understandly, houses in los angeles are limited in space so it wasnt a surprise at all. if you want to stay in the hollywood area, i definitely recommend this place!
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Tamara P wrote a review Jan 2017
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Secured off street parking a plus! Quiet, clean and comfortable room. The hosts have thought of everything their guests may need. Well equipped kitchen, a large assortment of toiletries, plush towels and comfy bed.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Suite offered plenty of room for a couple.
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James R wrote a review Jan 2017
Clearwater, Florida15 contributions4 helpful votes
We enjoyed the suite, the queen room, and the shared kitchen. Off street parking was a plus. We found the Silver Lake District to have great coffee, breakfast, and dinner destinations all within a short walk. We whole heartedly recommend them.
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled with family
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Jan M wrote a review Jun 2016
Sydney, Australia856 contributions356 helpful votes
We took the "flyaway" bus from the airport to Union Station ($9). Then we took a taxi directly to Sanborn House........just under $20. If you take the Redline Metro from Union Station to Vermont / Santa Monica station you've then got a fair walk from the Station to Sanborn....no big deal if you don't have heavy packs..........there is some uphill. Once done it's very easy to use public transport, either bus or train to get around. For seniors the fares are very cheap. Cost us 35 cents from Sanborn House to Santa Monica. Bus 704 at the bottom of the street takes you to Union Station. Sanborn House is very clean. The guest room where we stayed has a private entry. It's very small but very well equipped with all things to make your stay enjoyable. The bathroom / w.c is tiny.......tiny. The walls are thin but did not disturb us. Good firm bed, tiny T.V, hanging space, collapsable desk, ceiling fan, off street, secure parking, etc. FREE wifi, NO SAFE. Shared kitchen should you wish to dine in. Lots of excellent restaurants and bars within a 5 - 10 minute Walk. Host Jamie is a delight and very helpful. We would return without hesitation........perhaps try for the larger room next time.
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Date of stay: May 2016
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Marcusthediver wrote a review Apr 2016
London, United Kingdom16 contributions2 helpful votes
Beautiful area, friendly owners, very reasonable cost. Walking distance of main roads, and parking, oh and don't forget the great wireless and a shared kitchen. For the price and location it's amazing. The gift card system provides some flexibility with payment, and the owners were helpful with some rebookings I had to do. It's my second time here, and I will use again for this budget of travel.
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanborn Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Sanborn Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Flamenco El Cid (0.2 miles), The Virgil (0.3 miles), and 4100 BAR (0.2 miles).
Which room amenities are available at Sanborn Guest House?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Sanborn Guest House?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sanborn Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pine & Crane, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, and Cafe Stella.
Are there any historical sites close to Sanborn Guest House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Legends Of Hollywood Tours (4.6 miles), Angels Flight Railway (3.2 miles), and El Pueblo de Los Angeles (3.3 miles).