Maddalena's pace is just as in the photo's - a little haven of greenery and rustic charm in LA. The cottage has all the basics and Maddalena was very helpful and highly responsive. Plus she's in a movie - Unbroken - what else could you want from an LA vacation. It's 7min walk to excellent coffee and pastries and there's a convenience store close by. Only downside I can even think of is no decent grocery store within walking distance - or maybe I just didn't find it?