We had a wonderful time at Carol & Vincent's cottage. From the time we checked in, Vincent made us feel so welcome. The cottage itself was nicely decorated with stylish, but comfortable furnishings. There was a Keurig, with plenty of choices of coffee and tea. The fridge was stocked with water, juice, etc. There was a fully functional kitchen (if we wanted to cook, however, our stay was short, so we didn't). The patio area was very nice and included a firepit. The neighborhood was safe and centrally located (typically 15-30 min drives to most touristy attractions). Overall, I would highly recommend this rental if you are staying in the L.A. area. We will definitely be back the next time we are in California!