This little gem made our LA trip. The profile is really accurate the place really is bright, clean and little quirky. Paul and Jen’s personality comes through in both the communication and the style and care for the property. It was lovely that they popped by to say hi and welcome us shortly after we arrived and then left us to it. The perfect hosts in my opinion.
Three things really made this place stand out.
First, the pay it forward kitchen. How many times have you turned up at a property to find not even salt, pepper or sugar! It’s a pet hate of mine. These guys have a wonderful solution in the Pay It Forward kitchen. Imagine our surprise to find a fridge filled with beers, wines, condiments. A cupboard filled with all sorts including oats, nut butter, tea and coffee!! The idea being you use something you replace it and leave for the next guest. I loved this. We arrived quite late and it was fab to not have to worry about shopping for basics. This gets a huge thumbs up.
Second. The bikes... I LOVED the bikes!! we had decided to base ourselves in Venice so we could experience our trip rather than just rush to see everything. Being by the beach gave our trip a real relaxed vibe. So the bikes were a godsend. They are very well maintained, there were helmets in more than one size ( just another thoughtful detail) we felt like true locals biking out to brunch, shopping or on longer rides along the beach.
Finally the location. Literally 15 mins from LAX and if you use the bikes you are 5 mins from the beach or Abbot Kinney and some amazing shopping and dining options. We did hire a car and it was only 25 mins to get into Hollywood for some sightseeing.
We came in February and would love to go back in the summer when we’d get to make more use of the garden and the boogies boards.
Loved loved loved it here.