We arrived at the cottage in advance of a family wedding set for the Santa Monica beach. It was early in the day and the cottage was still being cleaned. We took a quick look around the cottage and were thrilled at how lovely and immaculate it was. Then we met Jacqui and she was so charming and welcoming that crazy as it might sound, we felt comfortable asking her to safeguard the wedding gown in her home next to the cottage while we went out to lunch. Later in the day, our 26 year old son arrived and said, "Nice digs!" Jacqui and Howard hope to live in the cottage one day and their intent is evident in the design details, quality of fixtures and furnishing. No expense was spared and their creativity shows throughout. We enjoyed breakfast on the secluded patio and gazed at the koi pond through the living window. The kitchen had granite counters and every appliance we could have asked for as well as staples such as olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Though the neighborhood is not the prettiest, we felt safe at all times. We'd go back to the cottage in a heartbeat.