This quaint cottage is a gem of a house on a tree-lined street, and is walking distance to the cute little downtown area of La Verne. Great location if you want to be centrally located, are heading to the university, and/or want easy access to the freeway.
From beginning to end, Amanda was a great host. I had driven in from Northern CA and Amanda was super accommodating along the way, checking in on my ETA and even going back to the house to turn on the lights to make our arrival as seamless as possible. Walking into the house upon arrival, everything was just as described (and how welcoming is it that Amanda had holiday music on, ice cream in the fridge for the kids, and an adult beverage ready for us in the house for our arrival!!). She was a great host and super communicative any time I had questions.
The house itself was perfect for my 2 kids and I. Everything was easy to find, well-organized, and labeled. The kids loved the swing on the porch and I was happy that we had a lovely outdoor space to enjoy. Overall the house was great and we would totally stay there again.
However, the best thing about this place is the personal touches, family-feeling, and great energy that is evident throughout the house. The guest book tells the story of Amanda's mother (whose house it was) and how she loved to travel and welcome travelers, and of Amanda's desire to welcome others into her home to continue her mother's legacy. Sharing this story and the history of her mother's travels made the house feel warm and inviting, clearly just as her mother would want it to be.
For anyone needing to stay in the area, this place is THE place to stay. Effortless, inviting, and well appointed with all of the comforts of home. I'd highly recommend it!