The cottage is tucked away in the hills of Topanga Canyon, so it's nice and secluded away from traffic and all the business of LA. However it is in the same building as another unit, so it's not completely secluded from other people. They have wifi that works pretty well but there is no cell service, and no A/C so it got very hot inside on the first day we were there. There is a large main house with a public kitchen everyone can use, but the little kitchenette with the mini fridge is in a shared space, shared with the unit across the hallway. There is a laundry unit on the other side if you need it. Overall everyone was very friendly and we had no issues with anything, and it was a pleasant, secluded getaway!