What an awesome place! I stayed here for two weeks in early to mid Jan 2016 whilst working in our LA office (I'm from the UK). I arrived rather late on a Tuesday night, but Andrew and Bryce very kindly waited up for me and provided me with a much needed supper and bottle of wine to help with the jet lag. The cottage was perfect for me - very comfortable, good internet, relaxed atmosphere, and a super terrace out the back where you can see & hear the sea and enjoy the back garden.

I hadn't been to LA before, and Hermosa beach was recommended as one of the best places to stay in the city - quiet yet fun, and most importantly very safe. The cottage is situated just around the corner from a string of good restaurants, bars and shops, and there's a couple of corner shops/liquor stores within a couple of mins walk. Up the street is a very handy launderette, along with a decent sized supermarket should you need it.

Andrew & Bryce are brilliant hosts - they're really friendly, happy to help out with anything I asked of them, and they've done a seriously good job at making the cottage feel like being in your own house. The furniture is really cool, the layout superb and all the extra touches were much appreciated. I didn't have much free time whilst out there due to work, however on the weekend they lent me one of their 'beach cruiser' bikes, and I cycled from Hermosa all the way to Santa Monica and back - a round trip of some 33 miles! (I'd thoroughly recommend it if you have the time - there are cycle paths the whole way down the beach, and it's a great way to see the city).

If I manage to return to LA for another trip, I will definitely try to stay at the cottage again, along with a visit to their great little shop around the corner. Thanks!