The Lavender Cottage was a perfect launching pad for our explorations of the greater LA area. Culver City is a great little spot in its own, with some great eats and culture, but it is also super close to Venice Beach and not too far from Downtown LA. The cottage itself has everything you need for a home base to return to from your explorations. The unit was clean and tidy, and the outdoor space was a nice treat -- having coffee on the patio in the morning was lovely. Parking was very easy - just make sure you pay attention to the street signs, as the host is very diligent about reminding you of. Loved our stay at the Lavender Cottage!