VRBO type rental in LA area
My sister and I (and our families of 4 boys, 2 husbands and one grandfather) are going to Burbank area after Christmas for a few days to allow our elderly father to see his niece and her kids whom he has not seen in 12 years. We would need a few hotel rooms, and thus were looking at vacation rental homes. I do not know the different cities of LA very well, so am reaching out for some advice. I have driven around LA area and know Google Maps distances are not always the most accurate.
My cousin is in Burbank, we are flying into Burbank. Will probably also go to Universal for a day. We found something in Altadena, but they want a full week because of the Rose Bowl (we leave 12/30, so I was open to Pasadena since we would be gone by the actual parade day) We would not be going to the beach, would possibly go to Hollywood area if there is interest from the kids.
We need 4 bedrooms, would be nice if one room could sleep all 4 boys (8-13) and a safe neighborhood for our cars. I found a place in Sylmar, and another in Northridge/Granada Hills border. A friend from Woodland Hills immediately ruled out Sylmar for us. We do have reservations at the Residence Inn to fall back on, but like the idea of a house so the boys are not running hotel halls.
Our budget is around $1800 all in, so looks like around $350/night before fees.
Any recommendations either for a rental you know of, or a neighborhood/city that would be close enough?
