"Built in 1959, this three-bedroom, two-bath house nestled high in the desirable Franklin Hills section of Los Feliz (adjacent to Silverlake, minutes from Hollywood) offers full-on views of the Griffith Park Observatory and the sparkling lights of Hollywood. This house is filled with icons of mid-century modern design, including carefully chosen pieces by Hans Wegner (Papa Bear chair & ottoman!), Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Julius Shulman, Architectural Pottery, Luther Conover, Laverne International, and more.

The house truly offers an oasis of calm in Los Angeles, giving one a sense of being "away from it all" in spite of being only ten minutes from Hollywood (and only a couple of minutes from the stores and shops of Vermont and Hillhurst. It's truly a special property, the kind that doesn't come up too often as a rental.

"The house is on two levels, with an open living/dining area upstairs with brick wood-burning fireplace, perfectly suited for entertaining; a full kitchen with original O'Keefe and Merritt open stove/range; and a media room off a hallway featuring a 42" Plasma HDTV with surround sound that doubles as a guest bedroom. Downstairs is the master bedroom and another bedroom that can also be configured for use as an office. Through a serene indoor/outdoor room lies a tranquil, spacious, and totally private vine-covered deck with views up to the Observatory. The side yard contains fruit trees (orange, lime, lemon), herbs (cardamom, allspice, rosemary), and flowers (calla lilies, Madagascar jasmine, orchids). Other features include two-car enclosed garage, washer/dryer, dishwasher & Disposall, central air and heat, security system, and a high-end sound system. Rent includes weekly maid service and gardener."

— Owner's description