We found ourselves having to scramble for accommodations due to unforeseen events and the cottage worked out well. The location suited our purposes as we would be visiting a lot of places both right around LA and several points north. It was cold (and very rainy) by LA standards but the heating worked great so we were comfortable. There were three of us and I would say the cottage is best suited for two, otherwise you have to fold up the sofa bed every morning in order to move around - but the price is reasonable for the accommodation so certainly a personal decision. The kitchen layout can be a bit frustrating as it's tight to get in and out of and the dishes are not convenient to get to, but again, a personal decision based on how much you intend to use it. The view from the cottage is lovely and we valued not having anyone around us (we live in a city so it is nice to take a break from that). The weather kept us from enjoying the large deck, but given the right circumstances it would really add a lot to the stay and basically doubles the size of the place. The owners are super responsive to any questions or needs- case in point, the rain knocked out the outdoor lighting but it was fixed before we left - and even left us some fresh baked cookies! 😁