Pam and George were excellent hosts! Pam was prompt and responsive in communicating both before and during my stay. They were very welcoming, and it was nice to find a cute little welcome sign, a pitcher of filtered water, and snacks waiting for me when I arrived. They both went out of their way to see that I had everything I needed, including a hot plate for cooking. Pam even volunteered to pick up some medicine at the pharmacy when I came down with a cold. George carried a chair from the yard into the cottage for me as well as some packages that I'd had delivered (one of which was VERY heavy). Because the freezer is small, they provided a bucket of ice for me as often as I needed.

The cottage was clean and exactly as described and pictured. Very comfy bed, and the kitchen was well supplied for cooking. Even though there is no range, the supplied hotplate is of high quality and was a great substitute! Doing laundry was no problem, as the washer and dryer are just inside the door of the main house, and Pam was very easy about letting me use it.

The yard is attractive and relaxing. The neighborhood is lovely…safe, quiet, and lined with mature ficus trees. A nice area for walking. Parking is free on the street; it’s usually easy to find a spot within a house or two.

I stayed for two weeks and was comfortable in every way. If I return to Santa Monica, I will definitely stay with Pam and George again. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for good hosts and a comfy place to stay!