Staying at Wanda's was easily one of the best travel experiences we've had. As other reviewers have mentioned, Wanda is truly an incredible person and host - we loved getting to know her, and hope we make our way back to Hermosa Beach soon to visit! Her lovely home is in a super unique, beautiful place - right on the Strand, and steps from one of the quietest, most well-maintained beaches we've ever seen. There are unlimited activities to fill up each day you're there. We walked to beach volleyball and tennis lessons, went for lots of walks and runs on the Strand, and enjoyed trying all of the amazing food in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach! The apartment is very private, completely separate from the home, so we had no trouble working during the day - the WiFi was very fast and dependable (Wanda actually helped us troubleshoot after we accidentally unplugged the router on our first day). We also appreciated having amazing help with laundry and cleaning once a week. Don't hesitate to stay with Wanda if you're in the area!