Duplex On 9th

The hosts were very helpful if you needed their advice or assistance but left us alone to enjoy our privacy. We highly recommend Duplex On 9^th and wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else in CA.

I stayed at this beautiful duplex for a week in late October/​early November 2013 with some friends who were visiting me from Scotland. Although I live only 30 miles from Los Angeles, we had decided that it would be nice to stay near the places that they enjoy seeing when they are here. I have to say that it was the best decision ever!
We found the duplex through Home Away and the rental process could not have been easier. The owners were extremely professional and easy to work with. When we arrived at the duplex, it was clean and inviting, and we felt immediately at home. They have a manager who lives nearby who can be reached if anything is needed, however everything was perfect so we did not need to contact her.
The duplex is quite spacious and comfortable. It was great to start each day with coffee or tea on the small balcony off of the dining room. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The sound of the fountain below the balcony and the distant sound of children playing at the school across the street is relaxing. As mentioned in another review, in my week’s stay, I noticed no problem with children being dropped off or picked up, that must happen on the other side of the school.
The kitchen is well stocked with all the basics. Grocery stores are easily found in the handy binder of information that is provided. There is a Ralphs and a Trader Joe’s within walking distance as well as an excellent assortment of restaurants. We enjoyed eating out and also making some meals. The dining room is lovely and made our home cooked meals all the more enjoyable.
We enjoyed walking to the nearby museums as well, the LA County Museum of Art, Paige Museum (at the tar pits), and the Petersen Automotive Museum). The walk was short and pleasant, with many shops along Wilshire to enjoy along the way.
A small garage is provided, as street parking is permit only. If you are renting a car for your stay, I would suggest a compact as the garage is not very roomy. If you do have a larger vehicle such as a mini van, which is what I had, it is possible to park in the garage but does take some maneuvering to get in. After the first couple times though, it became second nature. Many of the fun night life places are just a short cab ride away for times that you may not want to drive at all.
The living room is large and comfortable whether you want to watch some t.v., sit around chit chatting, or even spend some quiet time reading a book. The bookshelf is incredibly well stocked with something for everyone and there are even some games. There is a small desk also if you just have to do desk oriented type things.
Both bedrooms were spacious and as you can see from the pictures, beautifully decorated. The closet space was impressive. The bed that I slept in was comfy. I slept well every night and woke up refreshed and ready to start a new day. My friends also said that their bed was comfortable.
The bathroom is a good size, something that you rarely see in newer homes, with both a tub and a separate shower. Everything is well maintained and up-​to-​date while still holding on to a 1930s charm. The tile in the bathroom is beautiful. There were plenty of towels and wash clothes for all of us.
As we were there for a week, we used the laundry room. The washer and dryer were very nice and easy to use.
I noticed in the other review that it was mentioned that the downstairs neighbors were noisy. This was not an issue that we had at all. We actually met one of the downstairs neighbors as we were getting our car out of the garage one morning and he introduced himself in a warm neighborly fashion. I believe that it was just he and his wife staying there and we heard little of them during our stay. Another morning we saw the next door neighbor and she was also nice.
I have to admit that it was hard to leave after a week. I would have happily moved right in! My friends and I all agreed that we would have to stay again on their next trip and as a matter of fact, we are booking it again for later this year!
I would definitely recommend staying at Duplex on 9^th to anyone who is going to stay in the Hollywood/​Los Angeles area. The price is reasonable and the over all experience is so much better than staying in a hotel. It truly is a home away from home! I am counting the days until my next stay!

We recently stayed here while in town for my sister-in-law’s graduation from USC. With two young daughters (ages 3 and 6, and the younger one still needs to nap), I knew we needed more space than a typical hotel room. My sister-​in law recommended we look for a place near Miracle Mile/​the Grove because local traffic would be much easier to handle than the freeway. This unit was perfectly located and we had 3 meals at gourmet restaurants within a 10 minute drive (Animal, Little Door, and Picca).
I was so thrilled when we first arrived at the Duplex on 9^th – it’s even better than the photos. We stayed here 3 nights. There are lovely hardwood floors throughout, with beautiful décor. There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with two twins, and 1 large bathroom.
Funnily enough, my 3 year old rolled off the bed the second night, landed on the hardwood floor, and then went right back to sleep after my husband picked her up and put her back in bed.
There’s only one bathroom, but it has a bathtub and a shower. There is also a full kitchen, a dining room for 6, and a living room. The spacious living room was ideal for relaxing after the girls went to bed, with a flat-​screen TV, couch and several comfortable chairs. There’s enough seating for at least 6, as we had my in-​laws over one afternoon surfing on their iPads/​laptops on the included high-​speed wi-​fi for a few hours in-​between graduation events.
There’s a lovely balcony overlooking a fountain and the elementary school playground. We kept saying we should have a glass of wine out there after the girls went to bed but we were pretty tired from all the graduation festivities.
There’s also a laundry room but we didn’t use it since we were only there for such a short time. We did make breakfast in the kitchen each morning. It’s not what I’d call a gourmet kitchen (more charming and classic), but it’s perfectly sufficient for making a simple breakfast of bacon, eggs, and roasted potatoes (all purchased from the Original Farmer’s Market at the Grove).
The only minor issues that limit me from ranking this a full 5 stars are the noisy downstairs neighbors (they blasted music late every night) and the comfort of the king bed. Regarding the former: that’s a reality of apartment life and I’m sure they were annoyed that my girls were up at 6:30 am every morning (though I made sure they didn’t run/​stomp on the floor or raise their voices). Yet that is a relatively minimal issue. It was our only noise issue, which was a surprise in Los Angeles, especially being across the street from an elementary school. The school was remarkably quiet and didn’t even cause any traffic headaches (I think we were at the back of the school so parents weren’t doing drop-​off right in front of the complex). I’d barely deduct a ½ star for this and would have just rounded up to 5 stars if the king bed had been more comfortable.
I should say up front that I think we’re spoiled by the latex mattress we have at home so it’s difficult to get a good night’s sleep on coil mattresses. I’d definitely stay here again, but I would probably bring a memory foam topper to make the bed more comfortable for us.
All in all, it was a wonderful stay and we all loved the fact that the girls had their own room. Duplex on 9^th is a charming oasis in the middle of urban Los Angeles.

This place is awesome! Really nicely restored and decorated, and the dining room/​kitchen is perfect for dinner parties. There’s a Trader Joe’s really close by, and also a cute café down the street called La Brea bakery (great for breakfast/​sandwiches/​coffee). Cheaper than a hotel and way nicer!