The little gardenhouse is really awesome. We enjoyed the stay very much. Everytings was clean, the bed was fantasuic - we slept like on clouds. Julie was a great host and I absolutely appreciated the ice-cold beer in the fridge after we arrived from a 10 h journey (including a flat tire at the hottest point of death valley).
The neighbourhood is nice and save and the beach is "within walking distance" (a 15 min walk).
Will definitely come back if in LA.