My wife and I travelled to Pacific Palisades (PP) for a weekend with several family events. I really dislike staying in the hotels in this area, as they are way overpriced and maybe would rate a 2 out of five. We decided to give Air B&B a try and we are glad that we did.

Our stay at John and Susan’s cottage was delightful. The two of them are so nice, we wish that they were our next door neighbors. The cottage is small but very comfortable. The bed is a double bed, which was comfortable. The location is exceptionally quiet. The small refrigerator does make a snapping noise during each cycle. This did not bother my wife, but did wake me on several occasions, as I am an extremely light sleeper. There is a large shower, which is very nice. AT&T cell service in the room is spotty. Step outside for a good signal. The WiFi signal varies depending on where in the room you are sitting. I got a good signal when sitting at the window seat. There is plenty of on-street parking, but the street is very narrow and they allow parking on both sides of the street. This turns the two-way street into a one-lane road. If the side view mirror on your car folds in, I would advise you to do that whenever you park. Many of the streets in this area are designed the same.

The PP area is an extremely expensive area. For example, a basic bacon and eggs breakfast for two was $40 at two different restaurants in PP. Also bring a pocket of quarters for parking in the business district or be ready to swipe your credit card at the meters. We did like the Beech Street Café for lunch/dinner. Excellent food and reasonable prices.

Overall, we really enjoyed our first Air B&B experience with John and Susan. They are wonderful hosts and we will return to their cottage the next time we visit PP.

John & Betsy