Magical Hidden Cactus Sanctuary

Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

54 reviews
•4 people
•2 hr min
•2002 sq ft

"Great location and great location manager." Andrew B.

"Another great shoot at the Magical Hidden Cactus Sanctuary!" Karen B.

"Lyla was amazing!" Kristin G.

Lyla M.

/hr

2 hr min

Lyla typically responds within 4 hrs

Cancel for free within 24 hours

Enhanced COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

Capacity is currently capped at 25% (total of 4 guests) during the safer at home order. We have limited the use of the indoor space to bathroom only. Cloth towels have been removed and replaced with wipes and paper towels. All common touch areas are disinfected before and after a booking. Guests will do all staging and prep in a provided outdoor space which is also disinfected between each booking. We leave 24 hrs+ between bookings for extra saftey.

Enhanced cleaning measures:

High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected
Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning

All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:

Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.

The following equipment is provided for every guest:

Disinfecting wipes or spray and paper towels
Hand Sanitizer

The space has the following features:

Capacity is limited based on state and local guidelines
Space has additional space outdoors
Space has been reconfigured to allow for physical distance

The space has informational signage including:

COVID-19 guest guidelines print outs. Download guidelines

About the Space

UPDATES FOR COVID: + We're limiting use of the space to the outdoor garden area only. There will be a table with shade, power, wifi, and a clothing rack so you have space for hair/makeup/wardrobe or staging. + Restroom is available on a limited basis if the host is texted before you enter the residence. + We're limiting the number of guests to 4 or less during Safer at Home (25% capacity) and asking everyone except on-camera talent to wear a mask at all times. OVERVIEW This is a free-standing 2 bedroom house built in the 60s and updated a few years ago. The magic of the space comes in the garden. The original owner had an exotic plant nursery and planted many tropical trees and different varieties of cactus that have been growing there for over 30 years. The garden space looks unlike anything found in LA. 16'+ cactus mix with bougainvilleas and other flowering plants to create a one-of-a-kind space perfect for photoshoots and videos. Best Use of Space: This property works best for a small photo or video shoot without sound. The outdoor space is 3x as large as the house itself, with many different areas for achieving different looks. A shoot at this location could easily look like it was done in multiple places. Not great for: Anyone looking for a manicured lawn Large crews with lots of equipment and power needs Anything that requires capturing sound

Parking options

Free street parking

Parking description

Neighborhood parking only, there is no driveway or dedicated parking for this property. Street parking is always available but may require a short walk (1 block or less) to the house.

Space has natural light

Natural light can not be blocked out

Lighting description

East part of the garden receives partial sun/shade all day long. Never gets full sun. This part of the garden looks like a shady jungle. West part of the sun gets direct mid day light and romantic evening light by sunset. This part of the yard includes the bougainvillea and other flowers/color in addition to the cactus and looks more like a desert garden than jungle.

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

Space is not good for capturing sound. There is general neighborhood noise and the property borders a utility parking lot that has truck noise at unpredictable times.

Crew access

Ground Floor

Equipment loading description

For loading/unloading, cars can pull to end of the road which is right in front of gate entrance. This is the only entrance and all equipment must fit through the gate. The sidewalk is a little busted up but we have brought in many things on dollys.

Staging area is available

Due to covid we have created an exterior staging space which includes a table with shade, a power cord with multiplug, wifi, and a rack for clothing.

Some rooms are off-limits for shooting

Due to COVID the entire inside of the house (except the restroom) is currently off limits.

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

Electrical system description

This is a small house with limited power and works best for a crew that doesn't need to plug many things in. There is only one exterior outlet and it is easily overloaded. We have run additional cords from other circuits in the house out to the yard but it gets complicated fast. We recommend limited equipment due to this.

Circuit breaker can be accessed

General Rules

+ No cigarette smoking + Space is residential so noise levels should be considered. + No animals without prior permision + Early arrivals (more than 15 minutes before booking is scheduled to start) and late departures (15 minutes after completion time) will be charged at time and a half, rounded to the nearest half-hour unless otherwise agreed upon ahead of time. + Venue does not offer discounts or do trades, please don't request

All ages are allowed in the space

Production insurance is not required

Furniture and decorations may be moved

Furniture can be moved but everything must be returned to original positions after completion of shoot.

Smoke machines are allowed

Nudity is allowed

Security cameras and recording devices

Check with your host if there are any surveillance cameras or recording devices in the space.

Recording devices in bathrooms or dressing rooms are prohibited by the Peerspace Services Agreement.

Included in your booking

Amenities

WiFi

Lighting Equipment

Blackout blinds

White Backdrop

Features

Natural Light

Restrooms

Dressing Room

Freight Elevators

Wheelchair Accessible

Soundproof

Don't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Lyla

Location

Operating Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Cancellation Policy

Grace period

All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more

Reviews (54)

Andrew B. booked a photoshoot for 4 people

Director

Yes, I would book again.

Great location and great location manager.

February 19, 2021

Karen B. booked a fashion photo shoot for 4 people

Editor

Yes, I would book again.

Another great shoot at the Magical Hidden Cactus Sanctuary!

February 5, 2021

Kristin G. booked a photoshoot for 3 people

Photographer

Yes, I would book again.

Lyla was amazing! Great communication. The space was just as advertised. The photoshoot went really well! Thank you !!

December 1, 2020

Nathaniel H. booked a video shoot for 3 people

Videographer

Yes, I would book again.

Great space. Would book again.

October 21, 2020

Jalen C. booked a photoshoot for 5 people

Yes, I would book again.

Great customer service, loved the natural lighting. Great location for photoshoot/ small video shoots.

October 19, 2020

Chris J. booked a video shoot for 7 people

Producer

Yes, I would book again.

as the titles says...magical!

October 18, 2020

BreAnna J. booked a photoshoot for 10 people

Organizer

Yes, I would book again.

This is our 2nd time at this space. Lyla was very accommodating to our unique needs in this time of COVID. Space was gorgeous as usual. Thanks!

August 23, 2020

Chase S. booked a photoshoot for 2 people

Photographer

Yes, I would book again.

amazing garden!

August 9, 2020

Magical Hidden Cactus Sanctuary

Enhanced COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

Cleaning protocol

Protective gear

Physical distance

Signage

About the Space

Parking

Lighting

Sound

Space access

Electrical

Host rules

Included in your booking

Amenities

Features

Location

Operating Hours

Cancellation Policy

Grace period

Flexible

Reviews (54)