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General

Los Angeles renters can compare neighborhoods shaped by entertainment corridors, hillside recreation, and established commercial districts. Villa Carlotta sits in Hollywood, within the city's Hollywood Community Plan area and close to Franklin Avenue landmarks.

Hollywood

Hollywood centers on Hollywood Boulevard, Vine Street, major entertainment venues, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Villa Carlotta is located at 5959 Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, with the Hollywood Pantages Theatre at Hollywood and Vine and the Dolby Theatre farther west on Hollywood Boulevard.

Los Feliz

Los Feliz sits within the Hollywood Community Plan area and includes several recognized neighborhood districts. Its location beside Griffith Park connects the area with more than 4,210 acres of parkland, trails, recreation, and Griffith Observatory.

East Hollywood

East Hollywood is another neighborhood included in the City of Los Angeles Hollywood Community Plan area. The district extends east of central Hollywood and connects with major corridors leading toward Los Feliz and Griffith Park.

Franklin Hills

Franklin Hills is a recognized Los Feliz Neighborhood Council district bordered in part by Franklin Avenue and Tracy Street. The district sits east of Villa Carlotta's Hollywood address and links the Franklin Avenue corridor with the broader Los Feliz area.

Hollywood gives Villa Carlotta a Los Angeles setting shaped by film history, live entertainment, and one of the city's largest outdoor recreation areas. Those anchors create several distinct ways to experience the surrounding area.

Hollywood Entertainment Along the Boulevard

The Hollywood Walk of Fame runs along Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and along Vine Street from Sunset Boulevard to Yucca Street. The Hollywood Pantages Theatre remains an active Broadway and performance venue at Hollywood and Vine, while the Dolby Theatre hosts performances and major entertainment events farther west.

More Than 4,210 Acres at Griffith Park

Griffith Park covers more than 4,210 acres of natural terrain and landscaped parkland. The park includes Griffith Observatory, trails, picnic areas, the Greek Theatre, the Los Angeles Zoo, golf courses, and other recreation destinations.

Hollywood Bowl and Griffith Observatory

The Hollywood Bowl operates as a Los Angeles County performance venue with concerts, a museum, and picnic areas. Griffith Observatory is open to visitors for exhibits, telescope viewing, planetarium programming, and views across Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.

Historic Hollywood Living at Villa Carlotta

Villa Carlotta pairs its Franklin Avenue location with furnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences and month-to-month lease flexibility. The historic building also provides a saltwater pool, rooftop sundeck, Palm Garden courtyard, and hospitality-style services.

Villa Carlotta's Hollywood location puts a wide range of Los Angeles entertainment, cultural, and outdoor destinations nearby. From live performances and Hollywood landmarks to museums and more than 4,210 acres at Griffith Park, the surrounding area offers plenty to explore.

Hollywood Entertainment and Landmarks

  • Hollywood Bowl
  • Hollywood Pantages Theatre
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Dolby Theatre
  • The Montalbán

Parks, Culture, and Recreation

  • Griffith Observatory
  • Griffith Park
  • Greek Theatre
  • Los Angeles Zoo
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art

With Villa Carlotta on Franklin Avenue, Hollywood entertainment and Griffith Park destinations are part of the surrounding Los Angeles experience. The property's location also provides access to additional dining, entertainment, and recreation throughout Hollywood and nearby Franklin Village.

A key advantage of Villa Carlotta's Hollywood location is its access toward major employers in nearby Burbank. The property's Franklin Avenue address and access to the Hollywood Freeway connect the Hollywood area with Burbank's major employment centers.

Major Employers and Institutions Nearby

  • The Walt Disney Company: Disney maintains a major corporate and studio presence in Burbank and is one of the city's largest employers.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery: Warner Bros. operates its historic studio complex in Burbank and is another of the city's largest employers.
  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center: The Burbank medical center is a major healthcare provider and employer serving the surrounding area.
  • Nickelodeon: Nickelodeon maintains animation operations in Burbank, adding another major entertainment company to the city's employment base.
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport: The regional airport is located in Burbank and supports aviation and transportation employment.

Connected to Burbank

Villa Carlotta sits on Franklin Avenue near the Hollywood Freeway, which travels northwest from Hollywood toward Burbank. The location provides a direct road connection between Villa Carlotta's Hollywood neighborhood and Burbank's studios, healthcare facilities, airport, and other employment centers.

Villa Carlotta combines furnished Hollywood residences with hotel-style services and shared spaces built around flexible month-to-month living. The amenity mix extends from a saltwater pool and rooftop deck to daily breakfast and optional housekeeping.

Pool and Outdoor Spaces

Villa Carlotta offers a resort-style saltwater pool with lounge seating and a rooftop sundeck overlooking the Hollywood setting. The Palm Garden courtyard adds landscaped greenery and fountain features within the historic property.

Fitness and Community Spaces

The fitness center includes Peloton bikes, a treadmill, free weights, TRX training, and kettlebells. A clubhouse, Friday music and wine nights, and daily continental breakfast add shared spaces and programming within Villa Carlotta.

Furnished Apartment Features and Services

Villa Carlotta's furnished residences include hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchens, queen-size beds, WiFi, cable TV, Apple TV, linens, towels, robes, and personal care products. Concierge service, professional housekeeping, 24/7 dry-cleaning pickup and delivery, and optional refrigerator or pantry stocking support flexible stays.

Pet-Friendly Hollywood Living

Villa Carlotta welcomes up to two pets per residence. The property also provides controlled access, bike racks, an on-site laundry facility, limited on-site parking for rent, and on-site maintenance.

Admin

No, tours are free. Please contact us to schedule a tour of Villa Carlotta.

We accept Walk-ins but would love to have an appt secured so that we are not keeping you waiting

We have a concierge desk, so we are very accessible.

You can apply for an apartment on our website. 

You will know if you are approved or not within 48 hours. 

Upfront costs include 1 full month of rent, SCEP fee, and any pet fees.

You may pay online via your resident portal, wire transfer, check, or credit card. We do not accept cash. 

You may pay rent online on the resident portal. 

No, but if you are staying long term, we strongly encourage it.

Internet ($75) is included in the rent.

You will not need to set up anything, it will all be billed to you each month. 

Yes absolutely! $250 off and 1 free housekeeping service in the month they move in.  

Guests can stay no more than 21 days without paying additional charges. 

Yes, the longer the lease term you have the lower the price is per month. 

No, sublets are not allowed.

We do not accept early termination of leases- should you need to move out prior to your lease end date,
you will be financially responsible for the unit until it is occupied by another party. 

Amenities

Villa Carlotta amenities include a gym, pool, housekeeping, clubhouse, palm garden courtyard, resident events, a rooftop deck overlooking Hollywood Sign
and more. Please visit the Amenities Page to learn more about all we have to offer.  

The pool and decks are available for us from 6 AM -10 PM.

We have limited parking available on-site and for rent.. 

We have an onsite laundry facility that is FREE for residents in the basement by the gym. 

Yes, Villa Carlotta is a pet-friendly community. Please contact us for details.

$125/month rent - $500 refundable deposit

No aggressive breeds and exotic animals are prohibited.

No pet park on-site, but there are many places nearby.

A small fridge, cooktop, smeg toaster, Nespresso, microwave, counter toaster oven available on request

Yes, all the apartments at Villa Carlotta are furnished.

Yes, short term leases are available and 30 days is the minimum duration. 

Yes, corporate leases are accepted. 

No holds at the leasing office and it will be taken directly to your door. 

The fitness center is open from 6 AM-10 PM.

Peloton bikes, treadmill, free weights, TRX training, and kettlebells are available.

After 10 pm during the week and after 11 pm on weekends. Fees are only applicable if you need to rent the space for a closed event. 

Utilities will be an additional cost per month (on RUBS), SCEP fee of $3.61 (city fee), and any pet rent.

Maintenance

The unit will receive a full cleaning and we will go through the entire turn process.
Any necessary repairs will be made accordingly. 

Yes, we have on-site maintenance at Villa Carlotta.

Contact the concierge through your resident portal or in person to submit a maintenance request.

In the order in which they are received is based on the emergency level. The maintenance technician will complete it within 24 hours.

Not at all-if you wish to be there. you can be. 

Contact the property manager via phone or the security officer on site if you are locked out.

Our units do come furnished with all the necessities and luxury essentials for your stay. Any alteration will need to be discussed with the management

Location

Yes, Villa Carlotta is close to public transportation.

There are local shops in Franklin Village as well as Gelsons, The Oaks, etc. 

Yes, there are bike trails in the close neighborhoods, Hollywood Dell and Runyon Canyon.. 

The closest dog park is 1 mile away.

The Oaks is the closest and it is a 3-minute walk. Please visit our MAPS page for more local points of interest. 

We are in the LA Unified School District.

Directions

From the 101 southbound you will exit Gower, turn left, then right on Franklin.
The Property will be on the left right before Tamarind. For more directions, please visit our MAPS page.

Franklin & Gower or Franklin & Bronson

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