We spent a wonderful 5 months at Patti's place in Hermosa Beach and absolutely loved it. We highly recommend it and are sure we'll send many family and friends here in the future.
The location - just a dream. 7 blocks from the beach. 4 blocks from the fun of Pier Ave. 2 blocks from the Greenbelt for a run or a walk. 1 block from South Park if you have kids or a dog. A stones throw to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and other grocery stores. You are in the middle of some of the best in Hermosa Beach but yet the location is peaceful, day and night. Because we were in the apartment for a longer stay, we met many of the neighbors and they are all very friendly.
The place - Patti has set up this home so thoughtfully. The big living room is nicely divided so you can separate places for eating and watching TV. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need for day-to-day living, or other fun things like entertaining (we hosted Thanksgiving and there was everything we needed!). The bathroom and kitchen were fully stocked with supplies and there were an abundance of bath AND beach towels. Both bedrooms have large closets and bureaus. We loved keeping the windows open for cool, ocean air, but Patti also provided fans for all rooms, an AC for the living room and even heaters for winter. The washer / dryer is top quality. Both of us worked from home during this time and were able to have private workspaces and internet that kept up with our constant video calls.
The hosts - Patti and her husband are incredibly thoughtful. As mentioned, when stocking the apartment it felt like they imagined all of the different things we may need to do and supplied neatly organized tools to help us do so. They provided tips and tricks about the area and even connected us with a babysitter. They were understanding with our noise (toddler) and excessive stuff (toddler) and just so welcoming.
We came to this apartment to test out the area, and it is largely due to their welcoming nature and this experience that we are becoming full-time Hermosa residents. Perfect for your weekend getaways or longer stays.