Wow, just WOW! I don't think we could have found a better spot to enjoy our family get together. Denise's Sanctuary is indeed just that, A SANCTUARY . . . the moment you open her front gate and are greeted by her gorgeous, lush garden you know you're in the right spot! Speaking of garden, she generously invites her guests to harvest as needed and in our case we were fortunate that the kale, chard, celery, carrots, lemons, figs (yes, figs!!) were ripe for the picking, not to mention all of the wonderful culinary herbs - lets just say that our garden to table meals were our favorites. Denise's home is very spacious, clean and wonderfully welcoming. The bedrooms are large with comfy beds and there are two full bathrooms with one being en suite AND the water pressure is wonderful ALWAYS (I mention this because I've stayed in many places throughout California that have terrible water pressure issues). The kitchen, oh THE KITCHEN, if you are a foodie/chef like me and spend a lot of time in the kitchen then you'll be IMPRESSED! Let's just say the centerpiece is a glorious and fully functioning Wedgewood Stove (1950's perhaps). It's a light filled space with windows all around and the happiest flowers always smiling at you. Denise has a very impressive, colorful and historical musical background which is captured in print and hanging on the walls throughout - you'll have to book her sanctuary to find out all of the FUN facts :)
Location Location Location, seriously the BEST location in Venice Beach as it's only a hop, skip and a jump from some of the BEST restaurants, shopping, groceries, yoga, juice/smoothie bars, The BEACH! Although we had a car, we walked the majority of the trip.
Communication with Denise is effortless and although she was out of town during our visit, she did check in to make sure that all was wonderfully well and provided us with contact information for her Angel Team just in case we needed anything. Additionally, Denise made sure to have a sleeping cot and high chair available for our 8 month old grandson - truly, she is the most thoughtful, kind host EVER!
I could go on and on about the Lovely Denise, her Magical Sanctuary and our fabulous stay but I'll leave you with this . . . if you want to spend a few days/week/s in paradise then just reserve your spot NOW, I promise, you wont be disappointed.