We absolutely loved staying at the craftsman mini-me! The open and airy layout made us feel like we were truly experiencing that "California laid-back" style. The shower was one of my favorite things about this cottage. It's a true outdoor shower with vines and plants throughout, so it's like showering in a rain forest! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to stay. Oh, and the bed is the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in.

The location of the cottage is great: it's reasonably close to Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and the shops/restaurants on Abbott Kinney Blvd. It rained for most of our stay, but Kevin & Susan provided 2 nice beach cruisers we would have used to get around otherwise.

We met both hosts briefly and they were warm and welcoming. They also provided a variety of snacks, coffee, tea, and sparkling water, which were the perfect staples we needed during our stay.

The only thing we weren't crazy about was the bathroom: it's very open to the rest of the cottage, so there's not much privacy. Fortunately, there's ample outdoor seating, so if you need some privacy you can simply ask whoever's staying with you to step outdoors for a few minutes.

Overall, we loved Kevin & Susan's cottage and are already planning a second trip where we can stay at this lovely spot once again! Highly recommended.