You'll find this architectural masterpiece of a three-bedroom retreat in the highly desirable Laurel Canyon neighbourhood. Wonderland Park Avenue is a quiet, secluded hideaway that welcomes up to five guests. While rolling hills and shady trees may surround you, you're only a short drive from Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip. Wonderland Park Avenue epitomises the best in luxury vacation rentals in California.

With the towering Santa Monica Mountains as your backdrop and the Hollywood Hills to the east, Laurel Canyon is one of the most laid-back, quiet and peaceful neighbourhoods in the greater LA area. It's a haven for hikers, marvellous for mountain bikers, and awe-inspiring for outdoors lovers, thanks to its crisscrossing trails and spectacular mountain views. This serene enclave feels far more like the old California, giving you a taste of a bygone era and a much more relaxed, slower pace of life.

Wonderland Park Avenue combines that easy-going Laurel Canyon atmosphere and enlivens it with contemporary interiors that harmonise with the surrounding natural beauty. The home was built in 1961 by the renowned architect Josef Van der Kar for Jimmy Ito. The open-plan interior flows effortlessly from one area to the next, connecting the social areas with the refined dining room and sleek kitchen that leads you to the outside living spaces.

The décor is a pastiche of retro, contemporary and mid-century influences, with each room having a personality and theme. Three bedrooms offer a choice of sleeping arrangements, with the primary suite boasting a sumptuous king-size bed and an attractive ensuite. The second guest room has two single beds in the form of a bunk bed, while the third guest room has a futon and can also include a crib for young guests.

Guests can access the mature garden and sun terrace via both sitting rooms and are greeted with a large pool, hot tub, barbeque and al fresco dining area. The glass-walled architectural triumph resides on a private three-quarter acre ridgetop with a gated entry for total security and privacy. Wonderland Park Avenue overlooks the mature landscaping of Garrett Eckbo's Wonderland Park Project in Laurel Canyon, placing you amongst one of the most celebrated landscape designs.