The Gamble house is a regular stop (or, if we're pressed for time, a drive-by) on my personal tour when I have guests here in LA. This house is a wonder. ...

intricately carved teak cornices, custom-designed furnishings, elaborate carpets, and a fantastic Tiffany glass door. No detail was overlooked. Every oak wedge, downspout, ...

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If you're an art or architecture lover, the Gamble House is a must stop "attraction" in So Cal. The open hours are very few and far between...but just wandering the property when they're closed can be an awe-inspiring experience. Just standing at the front door with the beautiful stained glass side panels is worth a visit. Any admirer of the Arts & Crafts movement would appreciate this house. From the way the roof is constructed to the amazing design and construction of the inside staircase...it's just wonderful. Just the beauty of the materials is amazing...let alone the actual construction of the house. These days, I think the University of Southern California administers the property and the tour hours. If you've got a lazy day off...check it out.

I was very disappointed with the docent's lack of knowledge. I asked a simple question which could not be answered. I asked, "What happened to the Original Stove?" and her response was "I don't know!" That to me is not an acceptable answer and she did not try to find the answer.

Unfortunately, the tour is not worth the money but you have to pay the full price to see the architecture! But it is an important part of our history, so you should still try to see it.
I would rather go to Villa Getty and get more information and its FREE!