We came to Deborah's beautiful cottage for a weekend writing retreat, and encountered the ideal surroundings for that quiet work. I loved the abundant art and lovely, quirky collection of crafts in her home. She has provided all the details that make for a truly hospitable environment, from a spacious kitchen (with professional-quality equipment), to the outdoor shower (nothing like an early morning shampoo under the Santa Monica sunshine), and indoor-outdoor fireplace. The location is superb, roughly a mile from the ocean, and just a few blocks away from Whole Foods. Deborah herself is warm, charming, and helpful, and of course we loved her boy, Louie, who takes his watchdog duty very seriously from his post in front of her back-garden guest house. Thank you, dear Deb!