Wow! What a wonderful location! What fabulous hosts! What great amenities. We are so happy we found Rose Ann's studio on airbnb.

My boyfriend was coming to town for Valentine's Day and we wanted a nice private place to relax and still do a little exploring without having to fight LA traffic. Well, we couldn't have found a more perfect location for just that. It did help that the weather was 80's and sunny, but I am sure we would have had just as wonderful of a stay regardless.

Location: perfect for exploring Marina Del Ray, Venice and Santa Monica or really the entire South Bay, but these are the locations we focused on since we could bike there. We only moved the car once in 4 days. The bikes made the trip so much more enjoyable!

Amenities: From candles to robes to a salt water jacuzzi, we were in heaven. Rose Ann has obviously put a lot of thought into her hospitality. There is not a detail left out (iron, shampoo, blowdryer, razors, etc) She stocks QUALITY food and drinks - enough for 3 breakfasts for us. The linens are high quality and the decor is right on. The TV has several recorded movies on the DVR and my boyfriend was so excited he could record a couple shows while we were out exploring and then watch them while he waited for me to get ready to go out. The electric fireplace is perfect for the space. It adds a nice romantic touch and quickly warms up the cottage. Even though we had great weather, we did need to warm up the place at night.

Hospitality: A++++ Communication was professional and timely - from booking to checkout, I received immediate responses. My boyfriend landed in the morning, Rose Ann let us check in early and everything was so perfect when we walked in. Definitely read her House Manual-she has included everything you need to know and her recommendations were spot on. Rose Ann's husband also gets an A++++ for hospitality. He noticed we were having some issues with the bikes. He was about to leave, but delayed his departure by 20 minutes to help us air up the tire and fine tune a few things.

Privacy: Even though it was a 3 day weekend and the family was probably home, we never felt like we were staying at someone else's house. We used the jacuzzi (amazing!) every night and Bela (their sweet lab) did hang out, but she wasn't intrusive. If we chose to ignore her, she left us alone...but those adorable eyes...how could we ignore her?!

So if you are looking for a quiet, romantic, classy and unforgettable getaway that doesn't feel like LA madness, you have found it. Look no further, just book it! Did I mention the value?? You will never get this at a hotel for twice the price.