We were delighted to return to Jo-Ann's lovely modern guest cottage-- we felt welcomed immediately on our evening arrival with an open door, lights on, our key on the table and a bunch of bright yellow tulips in a vase to greet us! The cottage is a perfect getaway spot for a couple. It is intimate, beautifully furnished and designed with skylights, nice lighting, fascinating artwork, seating areas in a small living room and stools in the kitchen, and is also very comfortable; especially the queen bed with wonderful bed linens, an excellent shower and many soft absorbent bath towels. The small kitchen is well equipped and there is fresh ground coffee ( and an assortment of teas) waiting on the counter with a french press and tea kettle! Jo-Ann and her husband David are generous and friendly hosts-- we enjoy talking with them about their beautiful neighborhood and have learned about the "walk-streets," the nearby canals, great (and some very special) shopping and dining options, galleries to visit in LA and other shared interests. We enjoy the use of the bicycles provided and especially love riding the ocean bike path from Venice Beach that goes almost all the way to Malibu. On this trip, we were treated to a private evening in the front patio of Jo-Ann's and David's home (it is, obviously, a favorite family entertaining spot!), which is beautifully lit and furnished with a large dining table, a wood burning fire pit and gas grill. Jo-Ann provided BBQ tools and table linens for us while David made sure the fire pit was lit. It was a splendid evening as we prepared grilled fish, vegetables and salad and sat outside under the stars relaxing until quite late! The cottage area and Jo-Ann's home is landscaped so beautifully and there is a small water fountain that makes such soothing sounds behind a wall of green hedge that provides privacy and verdant loveliness. Jo-Ann is attentive and thoughtful about the care of the cottage and her home-- there are cleaning supplies provided and she is happy to share with you whatever you may need to be content in her lovely surroundings! We will certainly look forward to returning to Jo-Ann's modern guest cottage-- we feel as though we have found a special place for peace, fun and relaxation amid the beauty and excitement of a fantastic neighborhood.