The cottage is even better than it looks in the photos. So many thoughtful and artistic touches. Very comfortable and welcoming. It is located in the back of the main house on a really quiet street, and was very peaceful.
We are from the local area and were using it to do some social distancing visiting and to escape the heat. There is a beautiful private patio with lots of shade provided by a giant maple tree that was kept intact in the middle of the property. We also met some friends at the park right across the street which has shade trees.
The closest beach is quite a long walk and is not the nicest beach in the area. I recommend driving about 10 minutes to the end of Torrance Beach close to Palos Verdes Peninsula. Hermosa beach is also nearby and beautiful but bring lots of quarters for the old fashion parking meters.
We had a romantic outdoor dining experience at H.K. Grill, a 10-15 minute drive. It was a surprisingly fun and scenic local getaway stay for me and my husband with helpful non-intrusive hosts. Thanks Shaun & Amanda!