Privacy and Tranquility at Earthship Los Angeles

  • passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
    passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
  • passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
    passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
  • earth sheltered exterior walls
    earth sheltered exterior walls
  • earth sheltered exterior walls; passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
    earth sheltered exterior walls; passive solar heating & cooling by use of skylight vents and southwest orientation of the house
  • earth sheltered exterior walls
    earth sheltered exterior walls
  • original blueprints designed by Michael Reynolds
    original blueprints designed by Michael Reynolds
  • original blueprints designed by Michael Reynolds
    original blueprints designed by Michael Reynolds
$695-2,000/night
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Sleeps 2-8
Internet Fireplace Mountain View (more...)

Earthship Los Angeles (E.S.L.A.) offers privacy and tranquility on a 2-acre lot at the top of the picturesque Santa Susana Mountains in North L.A. The house offers two Master Bedrooms, each with an ensuite Moroccan plaster bathroom. A third bedroom, ideal for kids and teens, houses two King beds and a lounge area for playing cards or board games. The open floor plan for the first floor features a newly refinished gourmet kitchen, a large 72" round dining table with cocktail bar, and a large merino wool velvet sofa set in the living room with a wood fireplace and a record player. The home theater upstairs features a 100" pull down screen and a HD projector with Polk sound system - stream from your own device to the Roku enabled AV Receiver your favorite movies and shows.

Located at the end of a private residential street above Rocky Peak Rd, E.S.L.A. is California's only permitted "Earthship" home, featuring passive heating/cooling elements that were groundbreaking in its time! Earth-sheltered walls, house placement to maximize/minimize sun exposure in the Winter/Summer, 10 strategically placed skylights to accommodate natural cooling and ventilation are elements that make E.S.L.A. is a one-of-a-kind build, imagined and brought to life by its original owners and designed by world-renowned architect and the "Father of Earthships" Michael Reynolds over 20 years ago.

While secluded and private, E.S.L.A. is also centrally located to many amenities and sites:
- shops, restaurants, supermarkets in West Hills, Chatsworth, and Canoga Park <5mi
- hiking at Rocky Peak Park, Old Santa Susana Stage Rd <2mi
- LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), 37mi
- BUR (Burbank Airport), 22mi
- Malibu, 22mi
- Beverley Hills, 30mi
- Santa Monica, 26mi
- Hollywood sign, 32mi
- Universal Studios, 25mi

E.S.L.A. is ideally set up for monthly rentals:
- homeowners undergoing extensive home renovations or re-build,
- traveling professionals, and
- actors/film crews working at the nearby Movie Ranches.

We will consider short-term stays as well, please inquire!

West Hills, California

The house is furnished with RH, Pottery Barn, and vintage/reclaimed wood furniture throughout. No sleeping on the couches.
The bathrooms are newly renovated Tedelakt (Moroccan) plaster with Kohler hardware. No bleach or harsh chemicals allowed as they will harm the plaster material.
The house wastewater going to a septic system underground - no harsh chemicals down any of the drains. All sanitary wipes and waste should be disposed of in the garbage.
Each bedroom and the Living room has its own Sonos speaker.
The home theater has a manual pull down screen. Do NOT overpull the screen and retract when not in use. Speaker cables will need to be plugged in when in use and unplugged when finished to avoid tripping hazard.
Property Type Earthhouse
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In A keypad is available 24 hours a day to provide entry for guests
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 8
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 28
  • Long term rental allowed
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Mountain View
  • Valley View
  • City Skyline View
General
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Firewood Provided
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Rain Shower
  • Shower Gel
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
  • Portable Fans
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Kitchen Island
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Coffee
  • Wine Glasses
Bathrooms 2 Baths
  • Downstairs Bathroom – Shower, Toilet
  • Upstairs Bathroom – Shower, Toilet
Newly renovated Moroccan plaster (Tedelakt) bathrooms with rain shower. Premium Kohler hardware and finishings, premium Toto toilet. This is truly a luxury spa style bathroom experience!
Sleeping Arrangements 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 2-8
  • Downstairs Master Bedroom – 1 King bed
  • Upstairs Master Bedroom – 1 King bed, 1 Twin bed, 1 Trundle
  • Upstairs Double King Room – 2 King beds
- Private entry/exit to the house for downstairs Master BR
- Gas fireplace in Master BR
- minisplit a/c
- laptop workspace
- Sonos speaker
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Stereo
  • Music Library
  • Smart TV
  • Record Player
  • Sound System
Outdoor
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Private Yard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Seating
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Garage
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Sports & Adventure
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Emergency Exit Route
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Limited Amenities
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Dangerous Animals
Accessibility
  • Path To Entrance Lit At Night
Season Rate
STR/MTR
1/1 - 12/31
Night
$695
Weekend Night
$995
Weekly
$4,372
Monthly
$11,160 to $18,284

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.