Tiana's Beach Cottage is a prime example of why people are choosing Air B&B over traditional hotels. The location is unbeatable for Southern California; in the middle of everything you'll want to go see, but off the beaten path where you can really just take in the Beach sights and smells to ease your stress away.
The access to and from the space is great, with private off-road parking and a dedicated entry-way for guests. Compared to a $25 a night packed parking lot or tipped Valet where you'll still need to walk a good distance and then take an elevator to get to your room, the convenience of this can't be overstated for travelers.
The space itself is so homey feeling that you'll likely find yourself wanting to just hang out around the house. It's so clean and bright that you're likely never going to have that common feeling many of us have in hotels where we feel like we need to spray them down with disinfectant to keep our skin from crawling. It's intelligently staged with nice amenities that come in helpful, and she's thought of everything a beach traveler might need. Tiana has a great team that takes care of the space, is nearby if you need assistance, and will provide everything you could ever need. It sleeps 4 well. The beds are comfortable. And the shower pressure is fantastic!
The living structure they've created for travelers is very special, but the location is really what makes this place a gem. Redondo is a safe, quiet and clean little community with a great beach and pier, that's about a 30-45 minute drive from everything in the greater LA area. The walk to the beach takes one minute, and the walk for fantastic fast food is literally 30 seconds away! The El Burrito Jr. food stand just down the alley had some of the best Mexican food we've ever had, and the Donut shop across the street had donuts to die for!
As a host, Tiana is second to none. So far we've run into nothing but good people in our Air B&B travels, but Tiana stands out for certain. Her communication is so friendly and helpful that she really made our stay even more memorable. I don't think it was special treatment, I believe this is her standard mode of operation and it equates to high level customer service. The service we receive can either enhance or detract from a travelers experience, but Tiana's attentiveness made the entire package truly unbeatable.
If you're planning to go to Southern California, do yourself a favor a book some time in Tiana's space. We booked 3 different locations on our 8 day vacation in California; One in La Jolla, one in Anaheim, and this one, but we probably should've spent the entire time in Redondo as the home base. It's a pretty special place...Jump on it if it's available!