Wow, I can only dream of living here. Such an amazing and incredible looking monument and mansion home. I love the coloring and view of the place. Good overlook view of Los Angeles and Hollywood too. My first time here, and I just had a good experience. Kind of hard to get out here by car without the stress of finding a parking spot. But please come out and visit the Stahl House if you have the time or chance. read more

What an amazing opportunity to see this historic home perched on in the Hollywood Hills. What a once in a lifetime moment. I loved the house and the tour with all the history of the family and this home. Our docents Scott was great. read more

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An amazing piece of architecture that overlooks the city of Los Angeles. This is definitely a place to enjoy the views of the city of angels, learn about its historic significance, and take some amazing photos. Eric the docent at Stahl House is informative, engaging, and very passionate. I knew a little bit about the house and its story , but Eric definitely paints a wonderful picture about the stahls and their commitment to follow their dreams! My advice to anyone is make sure you bring clean socks because you will be removing your shoes when entering the home and be prepared to take lots of photos. Eric was more than willing to help direct us to the best spots to take photos. Be mindful that no photo equipment is allowed other than your phone. read more

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Instagramable! Look your best! You will want to take photos. One of the most amazing residential LA views that is available to the public. It's by appointment only and for a fee. It is $35/person and you must make an advance reservation . I went with a couple of friends and it proved to be an afternoon to remember. read more

I am so thankful to be able to tour such an iconic home. The Stahl House is in pristine condition and is a beautiful home. I've been interested in this home since seeing a preview of the documentary about it during Modernism Week in Palm Springs (many, many years ago). John was our docent and perfectly suited for the role. He had stories to share and made sure we got the best pictures to capture our time at the house. I appreciate the family for being so generous in sharing their family home with everyone. read more

The most amazing house and tour. The tour guide is a family friend of the Stahls and he answers all questions and does a story time with enthusiasm and this love of the house is so apparent. Try to book the tour at sunset. You won't regret it. Shoes off in the house. read more

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The Stahl House is quite an experience. If you are an architecture or Case Study House fanatic, or even if you just love a good view, you must come here. It's not really a tour because they essentially let you into the house to hang out for your reserved time. They keep the groups at 15 people maximum, and you must reserve your time slot online months in advance. Our "host" was Andrew, a long time friend of the Stahl family. My friend and I were the first ones to arrive and we met Bruce Stahl, the son of the owners. Imagine growing up in this house! Both Bruce and Andrew (I hope I'm getting their names correct) were super hospitable and friendly. You really feel like you're just hanging out at a friend's house. The house is still used by the family although not lived in full-time, so I think it's great that they give others the opportunity to see it. The architecture and design are so pleasing to the eye. The house is rather small so after wandering around for a bit we grabbed a seat on the couch and just took it all in in silence. The hour really flies by! And if you're lucky to go on a clear day you have a prime view of the LA skyline for miles and miles into the distance. You can only use your phone camera, no video or professional cameras. The price is hefty at $35/pp for the daytime tour, and it goes up to $50 for the sunset tour but you get an extra half hour. I heard it's worth it but personally I couldn't justify spending over $35. This is definitely a must-see in LA if this type of thing is up your alley! read more

We are SO thrilled to have been able to visit Stahl House! For ANYONE interested in architecture, mid-century modern, 50s and 60s, this is going to be a moving experience. Our experience, and the images we took, will be vivid forever. Family members lead this tour, making it very moving as we imagine the vision, sweat and joy that this family experienced, building their dream house As long as you can be dropped off and don't need to park, you can often book last minute, rather than. IOM months in advance as we did. We're planning to go back for the evening tour. Much appreciation to the Stahl Family for making this accessible. We're now planning to explore more of the SCal homes open to the public. read more

[41/100] The view is surreal as far as the eye can see. It's so open and breathtaking. No obstructions just city and sky. The house is so open! It is well kept and well designed. I loved the books, photos and magazines that documented the history of The Stahl House. I can only imagine how the view is on a clear LA night. Melisa Stahl gave the tour on my visit and she was great! Very knowledgeable and welcoming. She was kind enough to take photos since I went alone. The drive up the hill was windy but it was an adventure on it's own. The road is narrow so drive carefully and slowly. There are blind spots especially with some turns and curves. Parking is limited so bring a smaller car if you can & carpool. Tour dates and tickets are available online. An entire month can be sold out so plan ahead. Directions and instructions are sent via email. Pros: - Just above Sunset Blvd. - Even with 10 other visitors, the tour is still intimate. - Very simple rules and photos are aloud ONLY WITH CELLPHONE CAMERAS. - Great history Cons: - Traffic - Parking It's an amazing house and a great experience! The history behind it gives it that much more character. read more

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One of the great icons of Los Angeles. Our third visit --this time at twilight with a magical sunset and clear skies. Tom was a very engaging docent with lots of interesting details. Highly recommend this tour if you can be patient enough to get an opening. Twilight is best. Thank you Stahl family for making this personal treasure available to view. Great book, took. read more

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Gorgeous sunset views! If you make the trip then go for sunset. You should definitely make a reservation online, and you will likely need to book a few months in advance. Such a wonderful architectural tour, and enjoyable stories about the Stahl family. It is obvious why this location is booked for photo shoots and movies. They have parking in the car port, or the street if you are early. They provide water during the tour and a restroom. read more

I learned about the Stahl House many years ago as an urban planning student at Cal Poly Pomona. My son and DIL bought tour tickets for my wife and me and I couldn't wait to see this gem in person. It did not disappoint! We were lucky to have a great docent, Tom, who allowed us more than enough time to roam the public parts of the home and the grounds to take in the views and more than our share of photos. While gathered in the living room, Tom told us the interesting history of the house and the Stahl family. One of the things that makes this tour so enjoyable is that no more than 15 guests can be accommodated - our group was very friendly and courteous to one another, often offering to take photos for one another. If you have even a fleeting interest in mid-century modern architecture, this tour is for you! Piece of advice - allow yourself enough time to get to the Stahl House. It is a considerable distance from US-101 (Hollywood Freeway) and the streets of Hollywood are typically busy and slow to navigate. We underestimated the amount of time it would take to get there from DTLA so plan accordingly, especially if you are coming from the east. read more

The Night Holds Terror 1955 pays homage to The Stahl House built in 1958. Moving on, while in Los Angeles visit Ontario to see Paul Williams 1948 under appreciated mid century modern post WW 2 masterpiece. https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-home-20171104-story.html read more

I just had the pleasure of visiting this iconic home yesterday and it is truly something spectacular. I can understand why this place gets sold out in months in advance as you feel like a king or queen walking on clouds when you take your shoes off and explore the property. The home was built from 1959-1960 by architect Pierre Koenig and is one of the Case Study houses (this being the 22nd in the series) built to try and create more affordable housing for the masses in the international modern style. The guide had a lot of good information to provide and even offered water bottles for everyone which was nice since I was pretty thirsty at the time. I enjoyed being able to sit on the furniture and getting some great photos of the breathtaking city views and minimalist interior spaces! Parking is very limited so keep that in mind, other than that, enjoy this LA landmark! read more

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Our party of 5, including a 10 year old boy, visited on a Saturday afternoon in June. We had a fantastic time: the setting is dramatic, and despite the rigidity of the website's long list of rules, the one hour visit was laid-back and welcoming. John was the docent and he was personable and informative, and he even offered to take our group photo. It truly seems to be a labor of love on his part. The bottled water was a welcome treat on a hot day. The only drawback, beside the incessant rules on the website, is the presence of the autumatic pool cleaning machine. It really detracts from the setting (and photos), and surely should be scheduled for a time other than during the tours! Highly recommended. Thank you! read more

Hands-down, the most amazing views of LA can be seen from the Stahl House. I finally got to visit this LA icon last week and ponied up for the pricier evening tour. It is well-worth the $90. They limit the tour to about a dozen people and parking is right up on the house (as many as the garage can accommodate). The evening tour starts at 5pm and ends at 6:30pm, which is perfect as you get to see the house and the views during full sunlight, dusk then at nighttime. The house itself is small and there is not much to explore, but the history and the significance of all the details was amazing. And the views are just indescribable. You truly would not need a TV with those kinds of views. This is the perfect place to bring out-of-town guests as it is the most iconic of the Case Study Houses, and even LA houses, in general. read more

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This review is not so much for the home itself, which is overrated due to the high cost of entry for such a quaint showcase... - save your money and hit up Greystone Manor or many others for 1/5 the cost, this review is more for the customer engagement and user experience regarding the home. I am an architecture design graduate student at the George Washington University in DC researching design in LA for the summer. I wrote inquisition of whether there are student or military discounts for tours. While, I was immediately responded to, I was also disappointingly sharply responses to that they (management) does not offer any discounts whatsoever for students nor military... While this is fine, a little finesse sure goes a long way! It is counterintuitive to not engage future generations, and other interested parties, who don't wish to blow half a car payment to appreciate an aging art-piece* a dated, 75-year-old home w/ a view. As this is a architectural design show piece management should hope to have access the "throw-away" generations, such as mine- who seem to appreciate less and less about such things. read more

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"Small is Beautiful." Although these words were penned by E.L Schumacher's acclaimed critique of Western economics, they perfectly describe one of the most acclaimed and best known works of architecture not only in Los Angeles, but, indeed, the entire world. That anyone can, for a modest fee, be able to spend an hour or hour and a half here, is a tribute to the Stahl family, who, recognized that their parents' dream house was, in fact, a house that so many dreamed themselves of living in. I don't recall how old I was when I was I saw my first picture of the Stahl House. I'm sure I didn't even know that it was called that, or even Case Study House 22, but I always remember and knowing that it was someone's house, a house owned by someone I didn't know. I figured that I would never visit it. Growing up in a mid-century modern home, built in 1963, by Thomas & Richardson that, if not directly inspired by the house drew inspiration from Koenig, Ellwood, Jones & Emmons and many others. What is so surprising, first is that for the back of the house looks like a big metal shed with a flat roof. Upon entering through the side gate and being escorted onto the deck by the docent, one has to be careful to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground because that view will take you off your feet! Take a few deep breaths and turn your attention to house itself and so get your feet back on the ground. Careful listening to the friendly and knowledgable guide will fill in all those details about the house you never read in a book. There is plenty of time to sit and enjoy the legendary view and enjoy a little bit of the California dream, so well captured in Julius Shulman's iconic photograph. read more

We came here on a tour of the Stahl House in Sept 2015 for an afternoon 2:15 pm tour. The place was amazing; great views all around and it costs $35 per person. If you're free for a couple hours and up for some awesome photo opps, then this is the place to be! The tour only lasted 30-45 minutes but you can remain on the grounds to explore as you please. I can see how the evening tour may be more popular since folks may want to stay for the sunset views. read more

The world famous Stahl House is the best example of mid-century architecture in the U.S. read more

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One of the most amazing and beautiful view I have ever seen in LA! Definitely suggest paying extra and going on the evening tour so you can see the different lighting throughout the hour and a half that you have there. You park by at the house in the Hollywood Hills and they give you a brief explanation and then you're free to roam and take pictures. Every angle of the house is so photogenic. The mid century modern glass house is a special place and so grateful that the Stahl family opened it up to the public to share their special home. Absolutely loved my experience and time there. read more

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If you're a fan of architecture, or particularly Mid century design, this is a must see on your LA list. We took an afternoon tour and the host, Andrew, was friendly and knowledgeable. As a friend of the family, he shared lots of personal stories and also his knowledge of the building and architecture. There were around 10 people on the tour which was a perfect size and were able to view almost eh entire home. We also took our 5 year old with us and she was entertained by Andrew's lovely daughter. It is truly a sight to behold and breathe in. read more

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I finally got the chance to schedule a tour of The Stahl House and it was worth every dollar! I love that the tour groups are smaller so you really get a chance to enjoy the architecture and views, as well as get some awesome photos of the place. I booked the midday tour which is the longest (and more expensive) tour, because you get to see the transition from day to night. It's amazing. What's cool is that the tour guide is a personal friend of the Stahls' and really knows the ins and outs of the history. I visited in mid-November and it definitely got chilly so be sure to bring a jacket. It's also situated in the windy hills of Hollywood so I wouldn't recommend driving a super lowered car. My friend drove his Audi and it took a pretty long time to get in and out of the driveway...and not without a scratch :'( Anyway, definitely, definitely worth a trip whether you're visiting or a local angelenos. I did a blog post on my visit with more facts, links and photos so check it out if you want the nitty gritty details of my trip! http://anythingforthecrown.com/chasing-fall-stahl-house/ read more

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I learned of The Stahl House (Case Study House 22) on an MCM Facebook group I belong to. As fortune would have it, we happened to be planning a trip to Los Angeles, so I knew right away that a visit here would definitely be on our agenda! First thing... reserve early because dates sell out! Second thing, once you're booked, do yourself a favor and don't rely on Waze or Google Maps to get you there. We ended up being about 10 minutes late because the mapping apps couldn't reliably get us to the house. You get driving directions when you book your tickets, so print those out and follow them. Much easier. There are only three tours a day and when I say "tours" I'm being generous. There's not really a "tour" per se -- you just walk from room to room admiring the design and simplicity of the home against the breathtaking backdrop views of Los Angeles. Because the house is so small, they limit the number of guests who can schedule at the same time. There were four of us friends who went, and when we arrived, there were 8 others already there. (Remember I said we were late?) Yeah. Anyway, they only allow you to park in the carport / driveway and it only holds four cars, so you have to assume about 16 is the max capacity for any given time slot. Randy was our docent and he was lovely. He did a great job of briefing us outside the house about important safety info such as, "If you step off the concrete and into gravel you might fall off the mountain" and other helpful hints like that. My goal is always not to die on vacation, so I paid close attention. Before allowing entrance to the house, the docent also reviews the many guidelines of what you can and can't do on the property regarding photographs, etc. You have to read and sign liability waiver, a photo release form and agree to all the rules before you go in. After being there, I completely understand why there are so many rules and why no children under the age of 10 or pets are permitted as it truly is a safety issue. There are no fences preventing someone from falling off the mountain. Once everyone has signed the waivers and rules forms, you go into the pool area through the carport door, where you immediately see the iconic view of the side angle of the house and roof line. At that point, the docent has already asked everyone to wait a few minutes before approaching the house so that each person can have the opportunity to take photos of the house from that vantage point without any people in the shot. Take your pics NOW because someone will invariably just wander into your shot and then you've missed your chance. You can see in my photos what I mean. After that, you approach the house, where you are asked to remove your shoes and then you're free to go inside and wander. There are a couple areas that are blocked off as "private" areas where you can't go and believe me, there's no sneaking in there either because the place is so small and totally made of glass, so everyone will see you! After about 30 to 45 minutes of oohing, aaahing, milling around admiring everything and taking photos, the docent will gather the entire group in the living room and give you a full history of the property, talk about the Stahl family, how the house came to be, and answer your questions. Tidbit: The house is furnished by Design Within Reach, so if you fall in love with the looks you can buy the same furnishings. What I loved about choosing the latest tour of the day is that you get to see the house and the view in full daylight, at sunset, passing through twilight and in complete darkness. To me, that was like getting more than one tour because the house looks and feels different in each light. Daylight tours are $35 each, however for the late tour we paid $50 a head, but at some point I assume the price will go up, as all things do. The evening tour is, IMO, well worth the extra money. You have to come here with a mindset of SLOW. If you've ever been to that ginormous house in Asheville NC where it takes you 90 minutes just to see all the rooms, be advised that The Stahl House is the POLAR opposite. It's small, so you can walk every inch of the permitted areas in about 3 minutes. The point isn't the size of the home or the length of the tour, it's the history of the family and the house, the design elements that will never be able to be duplicated again because of government regulation and intervention and the sheer beauty and daring of the architecture and ideas behind it. If you're a fan of architecture, particularly midcentury modern, this is a must-see when you're in LA! read more

What an amazing evening spent at the Stahl Family home! I cannot describe the experience as the gate opens from the carport and you get your first glimpse of the house past the pool. Our docent, Scott, was knowledgeable and passionate about the home, and let all the visitors have plenty of time to take it all in. Mighty recommend this tour and well worth the $35 entry fee, which goes to restoring the home. read more

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Stunning, especially in the evening! I have lived in LA for over 30 years and only recently found out the Stahl House is open for scheduled tours (booked out far in advance, but worth the wait). As something of an architectural fangirl, I had already purchased and read the Stahl family's book, so I had some background. But our wonderful tour guide Tom shared extra details, and was patient in answering questions from everyone in the small group. Information is one thing, but BEING IN THE SPACE was incredible! A little glass box hovering over the lights of LA -- worth the sinuous drive to find it. A huge "thank you" to the Stahl family members, who continue to hold onto the house specifically so that people can see it. The ticket price goes toward maintenance of an architectural gem. read more

We visited this iconic house for the sunset tour on Nov. 9. I hadn't even realized it was available for touring until a saw someone's Facebook post last spring. I went online to book a tour but found no openings until November. We tour historic houses all over the world and have seen pretty much every home worth touring in the LA area. I wasn't sure what to expect since the Stahl house is only 2200 square feet. However, this was possibly my favorite home tour ever. Why? Because we felt more like we were invited to a small house party in the Hollywood Hills than that we were taking a tour. The tour guide let us all wander the pool area and house, sit on the furniture (not original), and take photos. Then he gathered us in the living room to sit and watch that incredible sunset while he told us the history of the place. The stunning views, that time piece of a house, and the format of the small tour create an incredible experience. I think we were there for about an hour and 40 minutes, and we were never bored. Definitely take the sunset tour if you can. And bring a camera. read more

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If you are doing L.A. do the Stahl house (just do it); It is one of the premier icons in L.A.. It's seen in countless print media, movies etc. It's one of the coolest things to do when visiting Tinsel Town. Costing a full pouch of coinage to take a tour, but, oh well, everything in L.A. has a hefty price tag. Wear your vintage clothing; a nice touch when you take your pix. Also on the historical landmark list. It's famous, and that's why we go; it's small and probably not the best example of glass houses, but it's famous; it's not really much of a tour, but it's famous and that's why we do. Everything else has been said below. read more

We had never been and it was a real treat. My husband was a builder in the past and he appreciated the construction and we both loved the view which was amazing. The information we received from our guide, Tom, including details and humor, made the event even more worth while. We would go again to bring friends. read more

Being an LA native for a large part of my life, there isn't much I haven't seen nor many things that impress me like my experience at case study house 22, otherwise known as the Stahl House. I have seen this house in photographs for so many years (and really, who hasn't?) that I expected it would be like one of those things you see and say well, now I've been there. That certainly was not the case with the Stahl House. We arrived at 4pm and knowing how small the house is I truly thought we would be there 30 minutes tops. Randy was our guide and he was amazing. He knew exactly how much time to spend talking about the house and how much time to let the house speak to you for itself. From the moment he opened the door and allowed us to stand on the pool deck you knew you were in for a once in a life time experience. Words cannot describe the view and the way the architecture compliments the landscape at the same time as it highlights it. We were quite fortunate in that it rained most of the day and cleared in the afternoon leaving the sky with some clouds to accentuate the evening setting sun. Los Angeles is your living room in this house made mostly of glass. Everywhere you look leaves you in awe. As we sat in the living room briefly listening to Randy give us some of the history and answer questions, I could not get over the changing light and what it did to the house and the city. All the different colors, shades and nuances that danced across the buildings of Century City and downtown LA left me speechless. Slowing the sun progressed down and the swirling clouds left over from the storm became cotton candy and were like painted artwork decorating the walls of this house of glass. As the sun set, the San Gabriel mountains lit up like they were on fire, becoming an incredible backdrop for a Griffith Park Observatory blazing in the foreground. Finally, when you thought it could not possibly get any better, dusk gave way to night and the lights of Los Angeles become your living room carpet rolling right out under your feet. The few others left and I as I stood there in the front room by myself I could not imagine a site I had seen that had made as much of an impression as the Stahl House. We stayed the entire time allowed from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, leaving only to be polite to Randy who was an amazing and friendly host. We sat in the various rooms, walked about the kitchen, lounged on the pool deck and for a brief moment in time acted like the house was ours. If you are a fan of architecture and particularly mid century modern architecture, this is one experience you simply should not miss. read more

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Yeah it's a beautiful home, with an amazing view, but there is no way I would pay 90 bucks to see it. I was invited by a friend who was suckered into taking the tour by a friend of hers. By the way, you read that right, I said 90 dollars per person. Or 50 per person if you buy two. They also had a cheaper tour at 60 dollars per person or 35 per person if you buy two or more. Don't get me wrong, the house is something to see, but I do not feel that it's worth that much money. Perhaps because I am not materialistic and don't care for luxury it's didn't impress me like it did my friend. Years as a paramedic has taught me that money does not buy happiness nor its a reflection of a person's worth as a human being. There are other things that I value more in people. But if you like money and what it can do for you, even if deep inside you are not truly happy, this is a must see place. Some may say that I missed to point. That the house is more about the architectural beauty than money, but is it really? In my opinion both go hand to hand. Also, if you enjoy photography, leave your camera at home. They only aloud you to take pictures with cell phones. No other type of camera is allowed. And you have to sign releases. There is just too many rules. I felt like I was a kid being watched all the time by a parent that was ready to snap at me at any time. Don't get me wrong, the guy was very nice but watchful like a hawk. They have this idea about the house being exploited if they were to aloud people to take pictures with a good camera. Can you spell paranoia? read more

I was turned away from a tour (the door was closed in my face and I wasn't even allowed on the premise) that I paid for at the Stahl House so I will definitely NOT be coming back even though I've been wanting/dreaming to see the Stahl house for months. Extremely disappointed by the customer service and their rude treatment. My cousin lives in San Diego and she took time off of work and drove all the way to LA to come see the Stahl house with me. She purchased both of our tickets online. The first time she received an automated cancellation notice and was confused, so she called Sherri to clear things up. So she then re-bought the tickets and Sherri told her that as long as we received a confirmation e-mail, we would be fine and our tickets would be good to go. With a confirmation e-mail in hand for June 6th, we showed up at the Stahl house but had trouble finding the house in the hilly path so we arrived 13 minutes late. Randy answered and we told him our names. His demeanor instantly changed when he found out we were not "on the list." We showed him the June 6th confirmation e-mail as well as a a Paypal receipt. Randy didn't care that we were showing him proof that we bought tickets, he just kept saying we "weren't on the list." When we showed him the Paypal receipt he told us that that didn't mean we had paid for the ticket, it meant that we had reserved a ticket but didn't actually pay. We were baffled by this as we were showing him a receipt for $70!! He was telling us to our faces that this wasn't a proof of payment! He said proof of payment was a confirmation e-mail. We then showed him the confirmation e-mail for June 6th. He acted extremely suspicious of us (I strongly suspect he thought we were trying to get a free ticket) and then called Sherri on the phone. He referred to us as "two females" even though we told him our names and was explaining the situation to her. The most disturbing thing I heard him say was "yeah, yeah. I'll shut this down." "I'll shut this down??" I was shocked he would say that while we were standing right there. He did apologize to us but said "I've got people in there and they've only got an hour. So I have to get back to them." As if we were not people too? He was treating us like we were intruding upon his tour with "real" people that paid "real" money... when we were fully paying customers ourselves. Then he starts saying "this is why we have people come early" as if to blame the situation on us arriving a bit late and suddenly causing a hold up. Even though I heard him say on the phone that there was a no-show to the tour, he STILL would not even allow us on the premise of the Stahl house and shut the door on us telling us to call Sherri. When I asked for Sherri's phone #, he wouldn't even give it to us. He just said we should check the website. My cousin and I were in total shock of how we were treated. When we called Sherri she continued to tell us that we did not actually pay for the tour and it was only after continuous callbacks that she told us we DID pay for the tour even though we received a confirmation e-mail for June 6th, we selected "June 5th" in the checkout area. So instead of apologizing for the mix-up, we were "blamed" for ordering for the wrong date. First of all, there wasn't even a tour given on June 5th. Why was that an option in the checkout area? Why can't they keep track of who paid and who did not pay? Why were they so confused by our receipt and confirmation e-mail? Plus our confirmation e-mail said June 6th, we arrived on June 6th and they still did not honor that. Then they kept telling us we never paid for the tour when we paid a good $70! The entire time they treated us like we were in the wrong the entire time, we ordered the tour incorrectly, we showed up late, we weren't "on the list," we parked in the wrong area. We did get our money refunded, and this whole transaction on the phone happened right outside the Stahl house, the place they wouldn't let us into, a tour that we fully paid $70 for. This is definitely a very "exclusive" and "private" type of tour. They are not welcoming or friendly at all. I am sad that I never got to visit such a beautiful location, but I honestly lost all interest in ever coming back. tl:dr even if you shelled out $70 for this tour, they might turn you away at the door and act suspicious of you the entire time. read more

Great experience. The doc cent is great. BooK the later timE sloop -- too see the sun set.

This house is absolutely beautiful. The design is amazing; there is a reason why so many photographs are taken here! It has featured in various photo shoots, advertising campaigns, films, and TV shows. Known as Case Study House No. 22, it is open for tours to the public. I had the opportunity to come here with several friends earlier this year and I am so grateful that I came. Not only is the architecture beautiful, but the views are breathtaking as well. We did an evening tour and the photos came out really well. There are several restrictions to your visit here. Obviously you have to buy tour tickets ahead of time as all viewings are by reservation only. They also have very limited parking as they allow a maximum of five cars per tour. And they ask that we all come in together, so your entire party needs to be on time. Our tour guide was really nice; he gave us a short introduction and then had us all sign a liability waiver/photography release form. He was on site the entire tour to watch us and also answer any questions we might have; he was very knowledgeable about the house. But for the most part we had the house to ourselves and were allowed to roam around freely... with the exception of the second bedroom. That is the Stahl family's private bedroom (they are still living in this house) so it is off-limits, although you can take pictures of it (and since it has a glass wall you can look inside). The tours are expensive but worth it. You should definitely come here when you get a chance :) read more

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What an unforgettable experience. I went with a group of 15, which kind of felt like a lot of people for a small house tour. None the less, there was plenty of room to snap beautiful pictures. This is a wonderful casestudy house to learn from!! read more

Stahl House - This is a picture of me on DWR's "villain chair" in front of one of the best views! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got invited here by my friend that knows I love great atmospheres and epic views. Whew~, this place blew me away and created a memory that'll stay with me forever. A couple months back I went to another case study house called the Eames House and enjoyed my visit there. The Stahl House is case study house #22 and is a mid-century modern home designed by the architect Pierre Koenig. Group and private tours are by appointment only. Public tours are typically held on Wed. and Sat. The price of the visit is required to be prepaid and start at $35 afternoons and $50 for evenings. I arrived about an hour early and just waited around as about four other cars gathered. There is a locked gate by two white pillars that needs to be unlocked by the tour guide and opened for everyone to head up to the house and park. Parking is done in the lots of the house because they want to respect the other residents living around and not clog up the roadways. Many people were visiting internationally. There was a Brazilian actress with her boyfriend, a young couple from eastern Europe, a lone Japanese tourist, a Chinese art exhibit manager, an elderly couple with their middle aged grandkid and their significant other, and a couple of life partners. It seemed I was the only person that came from LA. Most people drove, but one couple had a personal driver and another person came by Uber. We were greeted by a very cool lady named Melisa who is the fiancee of one of the sons of the Stahl family. She explained the ground rules and the reasons for them. Her sense of humor was good and she was easy to talk to. Then we signed photo release forms. Pro cameras aren't allowed and must be left in the vehicles. Only cellphone cameras can be used. This is due to people not honoring their words on the consent forms and marketing the photos they would take here. Once we entered, the sights were breathtaking. What a view and stylish place! I kept imagining what a place this would be to live at. Every shot I took with my camera was just incredibly beautiful. The view of the city was so perfect. It felt like viewing as if it was a game board or within a snow globe (or something like that). So many sights of the city were easily viewable. Just having a beverage and taking in that sight of the city could have entertained me endlessly for hours. But I knew I had a time limit and wanted to capture as much of that beauty in photographs to reminisce on later, so I just basked in it for brief moments at a time. Melisa happily talked in detail about the Stahl family and the history of the house. How crazy an idea is must have been to propose to build a glass house on a hill in earthquake pron LA? There were also newspaper clippings and articles laminated and on countertops in the kitchen to get more details. A list was also there of movies that the house was used it. Photographs were shown by Melisa of kids of the family jumping off the roof into the pool. Haha. I used to do the same thing as a kid at the pool of my parent's home in Canada and recalled those memories. One of the other guests had the brilliant idea of asking Melisa to show him where the most iconic shots of the house were and take photos of him there with his camera. I jumped on that bandwagon and she was happy to do the same for me. The pictures came out so good and I'll cherish them always. Almost all the house is accessible except for entry to a back bedroom where some personal belongings are. But that room is easily viewable since the wall is glass. We just can't walk into it. Shoes are stored on a black mat at one of the entrances and it is asked to remove them before entering the house. The price of the tour is pricey but not bad and it is used to keep the place in good condition and to handle repairs for upkeep. Totally worth it for the experience and to contribute to the existence of such a treasured and iconic location. Melisa had a list of house museums in southern california that they had compiled for visiting guests. I took a copy and am interested now in seeing them all at some point. read more

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This is iconic LA residence that's now open for private tours! We've all seen nice houses with magnificent views and infinity pools but this one is special. It's small but cozy, intimate and very Zen. Truly magical place! I want to come back! Tips: plan your visit in advance because spots fill out fast. Evening tours are more expensive but better because you get to see daytime, nighttime and sunset views of the house and LA. read more

The views are unbelievable!! This deserves to be on your bucket list. So worth a visit!!!!!

Lynn and John were wonderful hosts. We learned not only about the house itself but so much Stahl family history... They were very engaged and knowledgeable about the house as well as a family, which was very interesting. This was our first visit, but I'm sure we will be back...! If you are coming to LA and want to see Hollywood, I suggest you skip the wax museums, and see something REALLY important. read more

I had trouble managing my expectations. Reserving months in advance and paying $35 (higher for the evening admission) set the bar high. Also, the photos of the home are leading images of modern architecture which made me think this was a ground-breaking feat of design. What I experienced was an hour of wandering a tiny property with a nice view. The house is small and simple like a sleek pool house on a mansion estate, but without the mansion or estate. Pierre Koenig's design successfully capitalizes on the view and incorporates glass-reflections of the swimming pool as a key element, but I was nagged by a number of small things. - No Tour: The docent provided a Spartan amount of information and then had us roam like grazing goats with an occasional shepherd's hook for those who strayed too far. Letting people through the front door and answering questions is not a "tour". Learn everything you can BEFORE coming here and then you'll be properly prepared to question the docent. - No Shoes: Shoes are not allowed in the house. Somehow, the high entrance fee somehow doesn't afford the ability to get disposable booties like at other house tours. - Furniture: The furniture was staged like when a house is put-up for sale. There were flyers in the house about the company that provided the furniture. - The View: I felt foolish for paying for the view. There are many free views in Los Angeles that are equal or better. - Historical Significance: I'm perturbed that the house is being treated like it was the "first of its kind" or a unique idea. It's not. The first glass houses started about a decade earlier. - False Impression: People mistakenly think the building is cantilevered or supported by stilts. I'm bothered by this misconception. Not because visitors are misinformed, but they have been almost brainwashed by the overly romanticized photos. Like a fake movie set, these photos created an illusion of a fictitiously fun lifestyle. Visitors are feeding off their imagination rather than the reality of the house. - Bargain Building: When it comes to touring architecture, I am not a fan of seeing the cheapest built structure like these Case Study homes. It's frustrating that the street side of the house looks like temporary military housing. I know my comments might seem picky and go against the old saying that "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones", but I don't live in a glass house like the Stahl family. Ultimately, I appreciate the Stahl House, but the visit made me feel a little dirty like I've been conned. read more