Our family of five had an amazing stay!!! We had a chance to meet Denise and her family briefly before they flew off on their own trip and they were all so accommodating, warm, and helpful.
Everything was as we had hoped from seeing the photos--the garden, the fruit trees, the airy yet comfortable space! I cannot say enough stellar things about the sanctuary. The bedrooms are super comfortable, the neighborhood is quiet, there is an outdoor tub, a private and charming yard with sitting area, a convenient sound system for music that is wired throughout the house, a new washer and dryer (we were there long enough to take advantage!)... and we have three young kids who equally enjoyed their stay. We adored that there was a keyboard, as well! The gardens were flourishing with lemons and a few greens and red peppers, though the figs were just not quite ready--I think the next guests will enjoy a bounty of figs! Location was perfect. It was less than a block to Flake, Cafe Gratitude, among many others, and our family loved the sanctuary's vicinity to Jeni's ice cream. :) Also just a few blocks to the beach and a super easy drive over to the Santa Monica pier. Whole Foods is a simple walk and there's a lovely little playground over on Echo Street for families considering this place.
Overall, an amazing time and we'd eagerly return here if we see ourselves back in LA. Thanks a million to Denise for sharing her home!