I started looking for room options in Westwood post transplant surgery. If I need to stay for a few weeks, then the rooms at Tiverton House are going to be very restrictive for three people. If we get adjoining rooms, then the cost is very high, around $350/day. For that much money, I can get a nice apartment with Airbnb.
Since my parents will probably stay with me, I filtered for a two bedroom apartment. There is a limited selection, and all are around $200/night. If you look closely at the listings however, it seems like there are only two hosts with a bunch of apartments each. It feels like professional management companies rather than individuals renting out their apartment. Since it’s LA, there is an hotel/occupancy tax for each listing. The total for 13 days is a bit over $3000 total.
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If I filter for hosts that allow for cancellations, then it’s just down to one host with seven apartments. I don’t know if it’s the actual apartment management renting out the rooms, or another person renting them long term and subleasing out? If you look on apartments.com, there are only a few two bedroom apartments for rent inside Westwood Village, and they rent for $4000-$4500/month. How are these Airbnb’s making money during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Update: 1/22/2021 12:15 pm
I booked an apartment yesterday for 13 days starting next Saturday. The rental is in the Glendon Apartment complex in Westwood. I haven’t lived in/near Westwood since 1990 so it will be interesting to hang out there for two weeks. Hopefully I’ve recovered enough to walk around a bit.
Life with chronic diseases 