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Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs

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Epic Views of Downtown Los Angeles From Here
Enjoy watching your favorite shows in our 50" TV
Grab a Seat and Enjoy this View
Living Area w Garden and Skyline Views of Downtown LA
Large Primary Bedroom w King Bed and Private Patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Hollywood Sign
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hollywood Bowl
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs

Welcome to the Buddha's Secret Stairs Apt!

Why not experience a unique and private stay with epic views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills in the neighborhood of Beachwood Canyon! Beachwood Canyon is a community in the Hollywood Hills, in the northern portion of Hollywood.. The upper portion of the canyon is the Hollywoodland community that was advertised in the 1920s by the original of what is now known as the Hollywood Sign. The neighborhood features its own Beachwood Cafe and Market, florist and stables. Book a stay now at our Buddha's Secret Stairs! ** For larger groups we also have a sister unit that sleeps 3-4 w kitchenette called the "Secret Stairs Studio"

Our large 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment w outdoor private patio fully stocked kitchen, and scenic living area boasting epic views of downtown LA tucked in the Hollywood Hills of Beachwood Canyon and steps from the iconic Saroyan Stairs. Plus more stair workouts such as the Belden/Woodshire stairs. This is a celebrity neighborhood so you'll never know who you'll see walking their dog. Another great workout is a 30 min hike to the iconic Hollywood Sign and Lake Hollywood Park. Other nearby sites are Hollywood Walk of Fame, Runyan Canyon, Universal Studios and Griffith Park 15 min drive away.

Property is managed by iTrip Los Angeles. Follow us on IG @itrip_losangeles

** Owner lives in the top part of house with their dog a 10 lb toy poodle. This second level home is for you to enjoy w epic views in our primary bedroom, kitchen, full bathroom, patio/balcony and living spaces is below the main house and there are shared walls but they are very mindful. We are fully transparent that you are renting a private second level unit attached to the house above and may hear occasional noises above you and their dog barking when you first arrive.

Separate private entrances with digital door lock for self check in.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Gas Stove and Oven
Refrigerator w Ice Maker and Filtered Water
Microwave
Mini Coffee Maker - we provide coffee, tea and sugar and basic spices
Toaster
Full dishware, flatware and cookware
Washer/Dryer

Primary Bedroom w King Size Bed and ensuite full bathroom and private outdoor patio. ** With our Extra Guest Fee we can provide a Queen airbed for your 3rd guest $75 per night **

55" Cable TV

Dining area (seats 2 people)

** Due to stairs along the path this apartment is not suitable for small children or those with mobility issues.

Guests are welcome to explore the outdoor back gardens and gazebo, but please note that the path is uneven and you may get a visit from the owner's dogs.

Residential Street Parking Only (min 1 car). No RV's, trailers or hitches. Hollywood Hills streets are well-known to be very narrow and windy.

Free Wifi

Central Air Conditioning and Heat is controlled in the main house by the Owner

Please read ALL our House Rules prior to booking. Your booking confirms you read and agree to our House Rules.

HOUSE RULES:

It is our mission to ensure that our valued guests enjoy their stay with us! This is a permitted vacation rental with the City of LA. We also have an equally as important commitment to our neighbors and our community. Below are the house rules that we must enforce. Please read them as well as all your guests prior to confirming your reservation.

* Minimum age policy is 25 years old. Valid photo ID will be required, as well as names and ages of all your Guests. (exceptions will be considered with a refundable $1000 security deposit that will be completed via email with your credit card authorization after your booking)

* Check-in is after 4 pm | Check out is at 11 am

MAX NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS ( 2 people) Extra Guest Fee $75/per guest per night
The Property is to be occupied by no more than the maximum sleep number stated on reservation unless approved in writing by Management. If Guest exceeds the occupancy limit and falsifies occupancy information at the time of reservation, Guest shall be subject to eviction. "Occupants" includes small children, infants and any and all visitors. If more than the maximum number is found to be occupying the Property at any time, you agree that a charge of $100 per person/per day will be made to your credit card. Additionally, this Agreement may be immediately terminated without a refund of any amounts paid. No Exceptions.

NO PARTIES OR EVENTS - due to the City of LA's strict ban of parties of large groups we need exact headcounts of your guests at all times. Outside visitors not permitted.

A party is defined as any combination of the following; ANY loud noise and/or excessive drinking that is disruptive to neighboring houses and/or guests outnumbering the maximum amount permitted as defined above. A party will result in an immediate eviction from the property with no refund given under any circumstance. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by iTrip Vacations Hollywood in writing prior to the arrival date.

NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS
Actions by guests that result in neighbor complaints or police being called to the Property will result in a minimum $250 charge, which charge will be used to deal with legal issues and fines.

NOISE ORDINANCE: 10 pm – 7 am.

Please be mindful of our neighbors during your stay. The property's quiet hours are in place to ensure that you and our whole community can enjoy a restful night's sleep. We are dedicated to protecting our guests and neighbors from bothersome levels of noise.

NO SMOKING (Outdoors Only) $500 fine if any traces of smoke, ashes, etc found inside the home.

NO PETS

NO WEAPONS

NO FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHY permitted, exceptions must be preapproved by Management

* You will provide your Valid Photo ID of everyone in your group. All Outside Visitors Must Be Preapproved.

Property manager

iTrip Hollywood
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HSR24-002443

About the area

Los Angeles

Located in Hollywood Hills, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, this apartment is in the mountains. Hollywood Bowl and TCL Chinese Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory. Warner Brothers Studio and Walt Disney Studios are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Sign - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hollywood Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Griffith Observatory - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 5 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hollywood Bowl - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe at the End of the Universe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪For The Win - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jane Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪It's Pho - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hollywood Hills Views at the Iconic Secret Stairs located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Magical stay!

I stayed a week for work and it felt just like home! The location is magical with amazing views. Space clean and spacious. And the property management was responsive and kind. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Gorgeous property and views

An absolutely charming property, helpful owner, and absolutely romantic views.
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10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

A peaceful retreat

Great place for solo contemplation, which is what I used it for. I imagine it would also be a lovely romantic getaway. So quiet! The garden was delightful, I saw a deer eating ivy in it one night, and yet it was only 12 minutes away from the hustle of Hollywood. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful peaceful quiet solitude. Saw a deer my first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sue R.

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

Epic Views Buddha Bungalow LA

The location of the property was fantastic for us as we wanted to stay outside of the main city of LA. The view over the city was amazing. That said we could walk into Hollywood in around 40 mins. The Beachwood cafe is a short walk down the hill which I would recommend if you didn’t fancy venturing into town as the food was great. The property itself is really nice although you are aware that the owner is upstairs and we found ourselves talking quietly and listening to the TV at low volume. It didn’t really bother us as we were out most of the time and we would stay again if we came to LA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mike H.

Secret stairs Apt 2

The place was nice with an amazing view of the city. Only problem was there was a dog in the apartment next us that was barking a good bit, especially on Sunday morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane R.

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

Unique and fun but wouldn't stay here again

Pros: view, location, character of the place. Cons: owners' barking dog in upper unit, lack of AC, lack of electrical outlets, parking (not sure there's a fix for that though), outdoor motion detector light that lights up the bedroom at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falan B.

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

Beautiful place

There can’t be a more beautiful view. The ambience of the place was so unique and fun. We loved it. Only complaint I had was the owner controlled the thermostat and it was too warm. keeping the sliding doors open and screens closed helped at night, but was too warm during the day. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Cute & kitchy but....

There is a lot to like about "secret stairs" not the least of which is everytime you drive up to it you get to see the famed Hollywood sign! Its a cute spot that time forgot. If gramma had a flat in the 60s well she never updated it and unfortunately it has that gramma smell, only 2 ratty bath towels and at 5'5" tall i was too tall for the shower.... And while the nightly rate in that area cant be beat once you add in host fees, cleaning fees and misc California taxes we could have stayed at the ritz or fairmont. The other thing that was an issue but we chose to ignore is that the bedroom patio door did not lock - assumed being so far up in the hills it must be safe? Naive? Maybe...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great view!

View of city is amazing. Location is close to tourist attractions yet so quiet and peaceful up in the hills. Great location to wind down and soak up the beautiful view of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

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

Hills

Get away from the city and relax up in the hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Nice place to stay

Wonderful wAy to enjoy LA
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

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

Great stay!

Thanks again for sharing this great property in cool location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome

This place is amazing. Location is so cool. Close to everything but so quiet up in the hills. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Perfect stay in the Hollywood Hills

Our son is at Gnomon, a college specializing in animation and computer aided design in the heart of Hollywood. Our stay at this lovely one bedroom apartment high in the hills but only 10 minutes or less from our son was absolutely perfect. We love to hike and less than 200 yards from this place was a trail that led down to the Hollywood reservoir or up to Mulholland drive. The view was lovely, the night air cool and the surroundings tranquil. one couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heth T.

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

Happy visit to LA

The property was a great home base to explore LA. Quiet and safe area that had wonderful views. The manager was excellent at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Secluded location, lovely views

We loved our short stay at the Buddha Bungalow, a peaceful spot with fabulous views. The apartment is spacious and clean, with Chinese/Asian furnishings and decorations - and of course the giant Buddha on the patio. It has a full kitchen with everything you could need, and a large bathroom. Check-in was easy. The road to the property is steep, narrow and winding. You'll need to park right up to the edge of the street to let cars pass, and let passengers out first. (It's so tight that when a neighbor had a party one night we had to fold our cars' wing mirrors in to get past their visitors!) We enjoyed the local neighborhood, especially "Franklin Village" (at the bottom of Birchwood Canyon - a lively area with restaurants, markets and even a comedy club) and we found the location to be a good base for visiting LA area sights and museums. Guests should be aware that the property is not managed directly by the hosts (we did not meet them) but a third party management company ("iTrip") who have their own rules and procedures independent of vrbo, such as requiring copies of drivers licenses in order to book. We had an problem with iTrip's automated emails which was quickly resolved, but it was a reminder that we were working through another layer. No doubt iTrip provides a valuable service to hosts, but we missed the personal touch that we've experienced staying in other vrbo properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Dream Setting in the Beautiful Hollywood Hills

This is everything we wanted for our stay in the beautiful and secluded Hollywood Hills. The location was ideal - far up in the Hills, just a short walk to a clear view at the base of the Hollywood sign. It was quiet and peaceful, especially at night, with the sounds of nature the perfect backdrop for the spectacular view of the LA skyline right off the patio. Mornings included a scenic walk down the secret stairs to breakfast at the Beachwood Cafe. Afternoons included another walk, this time just up the hill to the never-ending hiking trails in the Hollywood Hills & Griffith Park. Honestly, between the well-appointed kitchen, the proximity to the Beachwood Cafe and Beachwood Market (where they have everything you'd need, including fresh cut steaks), and walkable access to the endless hiking trails, you would really not need a car while staying here. And with that view - why would you ever leave? The property was comfortable, more than enough space for the 2 of us. We never felt on top of each other, and the patio off the bedroom was VERY spacious. It wasn't just a token little patio - it was truly a living space. There's an enormous TV in the family room, with all the channels you'd expect to have at home. The wi-fi worked great, which came in handy while trying to get a little work done. I was anxious about parking high up in the windy narrow streets, but it was truly not an issue at all. This property is perfect for a couple's escape in the Hollywood Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Fantastic View

Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella G.

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

Definitely would stay here again!

My boyfriend and I stayed here and we absolutely loved the place! The view from the patio was incredible. Driving in the neighborhood you could see the Hollywood sign which it’s so cool to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Courtney N.

Secret Stairs

The view was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Great Location

Very peaceful and enjoyable stay in a spacious one bedroom (apt 2) in a quiet neighborhood with lovely view and garden. Same as other comments of steps to cart luggage, narrow winding access road and could hear owners and dog above but intermittently and during the day or early evening hours. Owner's small dog came in the apt when I was leaving and barked startling me at first but quickly backed off or was called. Not a problem, just be aware dog may be around. Recommend Beachwood Cafe and next door market at the foot of the hill for supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

LA location

Good Hollywood location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin Lyngby K.

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

Beautiful location

We had a nice couple of days here. Would recommend this place. (Dont bring to big of a car.) Nice and clean and huge fridge. Really cosy diner at the bottom of the hill and alså a nice hike to the Hollywood sign at the top of the hill (you have to park a little distance away and walk the rest of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol p.

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

Wonderful stay

Home was very clean and had a gorgeous view. Cute little guest home with all the things needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

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