This cottage is wonderful!! It is way back off the street, so sitting on the little porch swing in the private backyard was very quiet and relaxing. I sat there and drank my tea every morning, and it was a very pleasant start to the day. There were 3 chickens that live in a nice, big coop. If you’re comfortable with it, the chickens are allowed to come out and roam around the back yard - they’re friendly and even let you pet them! And the back yard is very lovely! It has areas of grass, a large bird perch (for the neighborhood birds to visit), many healthy succulents, a covered sitting area with wicker couches/chairs, and a hot tub! The hot tub is fantastic and if there are other guests staying in the other Airbnb rooms she has, we just used a sign-up sheet so you have your own private use of the hot tub. The whole back yard and cottage was wonderful and so unexpected! From the street, you really wouldn’t know that there’s a lovely, private cottage and garden oasis waiting for you! We would give it a 10/10 for accommodations, location, AND a wonderful host! We’ll definitely come back and stay here on our next vacation to CA!