Canyon Cacti

Canyon Cacti: California

This Mediterranean-style hacienda enjoys a spot in one of LA’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Up in Beverly Hills, Franklin Canyon Park is on your doorstep and the views of Mulholland Drive are just a short drive away. The home is set around a resort-style pool, where a veranda shades loungers from the midday heat. A stone Jacuzzi tub is sunken in the terracotta patio. Pots filled with cacti and ferns give a Mediterranean feel, complimenting the white-washed walls and orange roof of the home itself. Inside, you’ll find a chef’s kitchen in chrome and slate-grey – just like the kitchens of fine dining restaurants. Put the appliances through their paces with a private chef (your host can provide a recommendation) or enjoy a casual meal outdoors, courtesy of the gas barbecue. Several seating areas a spread across an open lounge – grand white sofas around a working fireplace, a reading nook by floor-to-ceiling glass, a dining table illuminated by a circular skylight, and a casual cluster of settees around a big TV. Come bedtime, each room is spacious with big beds, and the master has its own living area and glass sliding doors leading straight to the pool.

Home truths:
*Let the host know if you plan to use the pool and spa at least 48 hours before arrival so they can be heated
*Parties and events are possible but please talk to your host first
*There are noise restrictions in the neighbourhood and onsite security to ensure a peaceful atmosphere
*One of the bedrooms is a guesthouse with its own entrance
*There is room for two small cars or one large car on the driveway and additional parking is on-street
*Pets are welcome but need to be authorised by the host before arrival
*The no-smoking policy is particularly strict due to the risk of wildfires in the area