We had a wonderful experience staying in the cottage. The location is perfect, about a 10 minute walk to the beach, and it was convenient to have the parking permit, which works not just in front of the house, but also close to Main St. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable, and we especially appreciated that Lorna stocked the fridge with cold bottled water and had coffee and other items for our use. Lorna was a great host -- she arranged for an early check-in for us, and whenever we had any small problems, she was immediately responsive and gracious. I would highly recommend this property if you're looking to stay in Santa Monica.