I really enjoyed my stay at the cottage. It's very comfortable--cozy but not uncomfortably small and nicely designed and decorated . Nice tile floors and a cool bathroom and shower. Big, comfy bed and a nice flat-screen TV with a million stations.

I didn't meet Jen but her mother and father greeted me and made sure I was happy. The cottage is behind their house but feels very private--they're very friendly but they also leave you be, which I appreciate.

There's a park across the street but otherwise not a lot to walk to in the immediate area, so you'd want a car. But hey, it's LA! Bonus: you can get to and from the airport in under 15 minutes without getting on a freeway.