I just completed a 4-night stay with Adam and Martine at their Private Guest Cottage. From their previous reviews and photos, I went in with high expectations. This can sometimes become a recipe for disappointment - but the cottage is even BETTER than the photos and I don't think previous reviewers were generous ENOUGH with their praise.

Adam and Martine have put real effort into creating a perfect AirBNB experience for their guests. To cover all the usual bases, the cottage was extremely clean (even in spots normally missed like behind the toilet). The location was not just private but SILENT on a gorgeous tree-lined street in Glendale. The neighborhood felt more like a suburb somewhere on the East Coast than Los Angeles which, coming from a Maryland native, is a huge compliment. The hosts responded (day or night) within minutes whenever I contacted them. I was even fortunate enough to spend a bit of time talking with Adam and Martine in person which is rare with some AirBNB hosts.

But after staying at several AirBNBs in just the past few months, I've started to judge them on those small details and "intangibles" rather than just on cleanliness, privacy, and the ease of interactions with the host. In those respects, the guest cottage really shines.

For example, I can't tell you how nice it was to have a huge TV in a REAL BEDROOM with hundreds of channels (including some premium channels) and "On Demand" movies and shows. On top of that, the space has a FULL-SIZED refrigerator. It sounds like such a little thing but have you ever tried to jam a pizza box into a mini-fridge? Not fun! Perhaps more importantly - there was ICE, too.

Among the other great details:
- Washer and dryer access was provided (bring your own supplies)
- Bright motion sensitive lights insured you could always see (even the laundry room had them)
- Every kitchen utentsil and supply you'd need to cook a full meal was available. They even had an organized version of the "junk" drawer with scisscors, bottle openers, and other kitchen trinkets. No one does that!
- Extremely solid WiFi with an optional WIRED connection (oh, the joy!)
- A huge closet and DRESSER (so many places have NO storage for your stuff!)
- A ceiling fan in the bedroom (just like in my own home)
- Air Conditioning that might be the best I've ever had in the past 10 years (including in my own home). Seriously, it goes down to 50 degrees... you could leave ice cream sitting out and it wouldn't melt.

Adam and Martine have created a very warm, friendly place to stay. Even a small family with a single child would be comfortable here. There's even a children's book from the host!

I can't imagine ANYONE not loving this cottage! I'd be thrilled to stay here again - and I hope to return very, very soon!