My husband and I along with another couple were in town to attend a wedding at the Terranea Resort. Debra's home is located in Redondo beach and was approximately a 10-15 minute car ride from the resort, which is why we booked it.
Debra was a great host accommodating an early check-in and providing ice water with a lemon from her garden when we arrived. You can tell she has spent a great deal of time decorating the house and she takes great pride in it. While we were only 4 people, the house could have comfortably accommodated an additional two people. The house has what one needs, and Debra provides more than enough towels in case you want to go to the beach.
The location is a short walk to the beach and a slightly longer walk to the center of town which has restaurants, stores and Trader Joe's which was a great amenity to have during our stay. It is also half a block from the Pacific Coast Highway, which has numerous stores and offering on it ( a major commercial thoroughfare). It is also a short drive from Palos Verdes, which is a high-end area up in the hills that overlook the ocean with spectacular views. It is about 30 minutes from LAX, and UBER is pretty cheap in the area, so it was not necessary to have a car.
The house itself has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom is very spacious, the second bedroom has adequate space, and the third bedroom is on the smaller side. The bathrooms were fine, although the shower heads were low for my husband, as he is quite tall. The house, while maintained to a high standard, is quite old and has a lot of character. It is decorated with a ton of antiques and was a bit cluttered, but it was consistent with the style Debra was going for. There was a beautiful private outdoor area that made it feel like we were in another world. The Wi-Fi was good, although there were some dead-spots in the master bedroom.
Overall, it was a very good experience, and I would recommend it. While a tad pricey, it was a decent value given what was available in the area.