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Welcome to Sargent Place! A charming 2BR bungalow in the heart of Echo Park w/ sweeping views of DTLA. A block from Elysian Park, walk to Dodger Stadium, 0.5 miles to Echo Park Lake and Sunset Blvd, 7 mins to downtown-near everything! Once the home and studio of renowned artist Barbara Romain, the property is a tribute to her legacy, preserved under the Boho House Collective. A tastefully renovated creative retreat with the comforts of modern amenities.
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WELCOME TO OUR ECHO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
Sargent Place is more than a charming retreat—it’s your gateway to one of L.A.’s most eclectic and inspiring neighborhoods. From iconic tacos to indie boutiques, lush hikes to rooftop cocktails, Echo Park has something for every creative soul. Echo Park is one of L.A.’s most walkable hubs. Ride your own or rent nearby and explore on two wheels.
GETTING AROUND
Tucked just off Sunset Blvd and minutes from the 101 & 110—perfect for exploring Silver Lake, DTLA, Los Feliz, and beyond.
WALKABLE FAVORITES (5–10 min)
• Elysian Park: Sweeping views & serene trails
• Valerie Echo Park: Brunch, pastries & espresso
• Glowing Juices: Organic tonics & smoothies
• Tacos Arizas Truck: Late-night taco legend
• Sticky Rice: Comfort Thai at the food hub
• Stories Books & Café: Indie bookstore & vegan café
• Masa: Deep-dish pizza & cozy vibes
• Echo Park Lake: Swan boats, lotus blooms & skyline
FOOD & DRINK SCENE
• Guisados: Hand-pressed tortillas + stewed fillings
• Bacetti: Roman-style dining & moody ambiance
• Bar Flores: Rooftop cocktails & DJ nights
• Sage Bistro: Vegan comfort + beer garden
• Tilda: Natural wines & vinyl vibes
NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS
• Silver Lake Reservoir (6 min): Jog path, dog park, paddling
• Dodger Stadium (4 min walk): Baseball, concerts, fireworks
• DTLA (7 min): Museums, dining, nightlife
• Griffith Park (15 min): Hikes, views, observatory
• MOCA & The Broad (10 min): Contemporary art landmarks
• Chinatown (8 min): Dim sum & secret speakeasies
KID-FRIENDLY SPOTS
• Swan boats at Echo Park Lake
• LA State Historic Park (10 min): Trails & playgrounds
• Travel Town (20 min): Climb old trains, free fun
• Kidspace Museum (25 min): Science & outdoor play
• Bob Baker Marionette Theater (12 min): Magic for all ages
RIDESHARE & TRANSIT
Uber & Lyft are easy to access. Metro buses & DASH lines run along Sunset Blvd, two blocks away. The Metro B Line (Red Line) is a short ride away—direct to Hollywood, Union Station & NoHo.
The entire home and grounds, except for the locked studios under the house and the washer/dryer.
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Sargent Place is a soulful hillside bungalow with panoramic views, designer interiors, and deep creative roots. Once the home and studio of renowned LA artist Barbara Romain, this private retreat has been lovingly restored by the Boho House Collective to honor her legacy through curated art, intentional design, and an atmosphere that inspires.
Inside, the home features two serene bedrooms—one with a Beautyrest king bed and garden views, the other with a Tempur-Pedic queen and a skyline-facing window. The living area offers expansive views from downtown LA to the Hollywood Hills and Malibu, while the kitchen is fully stocked for real cooking and morning rituals. Smart home technology, central heat and AC, fast WiFi, and spa-like Public Goods toiletries round out the comforts of your stay.
Step outside and you're one block from wooded trails in Elysian Park, or take in the skyline from the landscaped back deck. A solar-powered fire pit, front gazebo, and immersive garden patios offer quiet, private spaces to gather or unwind. Parking is gated and spacious, with room for up to three cars.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Designer-renovated bungalow with modern comfort and artistic charm
• 180° skyline views from the back deck, kitchen, and living room
• King and queen bedrooms with luxury mattresses and thoughtful touches
• Gallery walls featuring original works by Barbara Romain
• Easy walk to Elysian Park and Dodger Stadium
• Quiet, secure street just minutes from Echo Park shops and cafés
• Outdoor patios, gardens, and solar fire pit for evening hangs
• 5-minute drive to downtown LA, quick access to 101, 110, I-5, and the 2
KID POLICY:
We love families and the bungalow has a crib to accommodate babies. However, due to the delicate nature of the original art at all heights, this home is not ideal for most young children, and we don’t recommend that families os of young children stay at the property.
PETS.
We do not allow pets on the property due to the owners severe allergies and the delicate nature of the original art. A $250 pet fee will be allocated to stays where a pet is discovered with the immediate termination of your stay.
EARLY CHECK-INS & LATE CHECK-OUTS.
Cannot be accommodated due to our cleaners schedule.
LOCATION.
Tucked into the hillside of Echo Park, 1521 Sargent Place offers walkable access to Elysian Park, Dodger Stadium, Echo Park Lake, and the buzzing Sunset Blvd corridor—home to local coffee shops, vintage boutiques, yoga studios, and beloved neighborhood cafés. Just minutes to downtown LA, Silver Lake, and major freeways for easy access to everything LA has to offer.
ARTISTS PROFILE.
Barbara Romain | Online Gallery BarbaraRomain. com
Barbara Romain was a distinguished visual, performing, and teaching artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her artistic journey began in early childhood, nurtured by her father's profession as an architect, which provided her with ample drawing materials. At the age of six, she contracted measles, leading to temporary vision loss. Fortunately, treatment with cortisone restored her sight, allowing her to continue her artistic pursuits.
In the mid-1980s, Romain experienced a gradual decline in her vision due to a retinal degenerative disease. This challenge prompted her to transition from realistic to more abstract and conceptual art, incorporating vivid colors, text, and symbols into her work. She describes her paintings as "visual music," where she translates the emotions evoked by music into visual forms.
Romain's dedication to art has been recognized through various awards, including Artist in Residence honors from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the California Arts Council. She has also received a Teaching Artist Fellowship from VSA Arts in Washington, D.C.
Beyond her creative endeavors, Romain has contributed to the arts community as a professor at Columbia College Hollywood, where she was known for her engaging teaching style.
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GETTING AROUND
Whether you’re on foot, driving, or using public transit, getting around from Sargent Place is easy and efficient—perfect for exploring Echo Park and greater Los Angeles.
BY CAR
While the neighborhood is walkable, having a car makes it easy to explore nearby neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and Highland Park—or to hop on the freeway for day trips. The property includes gated parking for up to three cars and is minutes from the 101, 110, I-5, and the 2 freeways.
RIDESHARE
Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout Echo Park, with fast pickup times even during peak hours. Most destinations in central LA are just 10–15 minutes away.
BIKES & SCOOTERS
Bird and Lime electric scooters and bikes are commonly available nearby. Echo Park, DTLA, and Silver Lake are all accessible by bike, though note that Echo Park is hilly in some areas.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
The Metro 2 and 4 bus lines run along Sunset Blvd (a 5-minute walk), offering direct access to downtown LA, Silver Lake, and West Hollywood.
The nearest Metro B Line (Red Line) subway station is at Civic Center/Grand Park, about 7 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bus—providing direct service to Union Station, Hollywood, and North Hollywood.
TRAIN & LONG-DISTANCE TRANSIT
Union Station is just 10 minutes away by car or 20 minutes by public transit. From there, you can access Amtrak, Metrolink commuter trains, and FlyAway buses to LAX.
CAR RENTAL
If you need a car during your stay, most major rental companies operate out of nearby Downtown LA. Zipcar also has pickup points throughout Echo Park and Silver Lake for quick hourly rentals.
