If this property comes up as available for your dates, don’t hesitate to book. Amy and Joe are gracious and generous hosts who allow their guests to use their family pool and jacuzzi. And we took full advantage of that, coming from a place where the sun doesn’t shine consistently (UK) and pools are a luxury. As other reviewers have said the cottage is very private and you feel like you are in the countryside, not a few miles away from the coastline of LA. We have visited LA several times so didn’t feel the need to sightsee too much but the city is on the doorstep so it’s easy to explore. We wouldn’t hesitate to return. The actual cottage is well stocked and comfortable. It overlooks a golf course and there is a road behind that but it didn’t disturb us in any way. We felt it was our home for our 10 days there. Thank you Joe and Amy.