Rose Ann thought of every detail and made this little studio a delight. I'd highly recommend this for a romantic getaway, although it worked just as well for me and my son as a base for visiting family. There were plenty of toys for the kid (and a double-thick air bed for him to sleep on), fast internet for checking email, and enough kitchen for me to make a simple breakfast every day. It helped that Rose Ann supplied croissants, oatmeal and Keurig coffee, winning us over from the start. It's minutes away from Marina Del Rey and Venice Beach, and there are a number of restaurants nearby that Rose Ann provides menus and maps to (Waterloo & City was a delicious surprise). We didn't even get around to using the bicycles or swimming in the pool.

Rose Ann was an attentive and gracious host. The studio is in the backyard of her family home, and I wondered if it would feel private enough. That was not a problem at all, we stayed for six days and the secluded surroundings made it very peaceful and quiet the whole time. I would stay again and recommend it to most anyone looking for a cozy oasis in the city.