Cozy Two Bedroom Cottage in Redondo Beach

• perfect place, great location, great price

  perfect place, great location, great price

  • Guest Paula
  • Date of stay 09/25/12
  • Review Submitted 10/13/12
  We just returned from a wonderful week at Olivia's cottage. Spent a week there with husband, two sisters and brother-in law while in town for my stepdaughter's wedding. Though the week was filled with many activities it was so nice to come home to the cottage, relax and unwind. The hummingbirds in the beautiful terraced back gardens greeted us each morning. The house was perfect for the 5 of us with everything we needed. Close to the beach, the wedding at Pt. Vincente, LA and great fish at Captain Kidds down at the pier. Though the house had been remodeled it still retains the charm of a beach cottage. Only issue we had was the driveway which was a little treacherous to back out of it. By the end of the week we did master it. Hope to have the chance to stay there again as it was delightful and Olivia was a great host.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Paula and Ray, We're so glad you mastered the driveway by the end of the week. Now you can come back in complete comfort! It was a joy to have you as our guests, especially on so happy an occasion. Olivia and Dave

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• We Love "Our" Beach House!

  We Love "Our" Beach House!

  • Guest golformeca
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  This was our third year of staying at Olivia and Dave's oasis in Redondo Beach, and we have booked for next year already. We now live in Arizona, and during the hot summer months, we really look forward to our time at the beach, and sleeping with the windows open! We enjoy long walks by the beach, and boogie boarding. The house is fully equipped, and we bring fewer things each year. Despite the great local restaurants, we find we most enjoy having happy hour and dinner in the garden. Looking forward to our next visit!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks for being such great guests and making the Redondo cottage your home away from home. See you next year!

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• Grandkids Vacation

  Grandkids Vacation

  • Guest judy
  • Date of stay 05/23/12
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  We brought our two grandkids (ages 10 and 14) for a 10 day "retreat" in Southern California. This wonderful house accommodated beautifully and we had a blast. The description is very accurate. Boy is it clean and neat and the back yard is an oasis all by itself!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Great for a family hoilday !

  Great for a family hoilday !

  • Guest Alison J.
  • Date of stay 12/19/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  We just returned from a wonderful stay in this darling beach cottage. We will always stay here from now on when we return for visits to CA. with our family. The cottage is very well appointed and I cooked Christmas and New Years dinner with ease. The location was perfect and close to everything. It was just perfect and would recommend to anyone going tho the LA area. Mark and Alison

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Our home from home

  Our home from home

  • Guest purplepeggy
  • Date of stay 10/12/11
  • Review Submitted 11/03/11
  This property made our holiday, it was very clean, tidy and comfortable. We are a family of 6 and there was plenty of space for us all without feeling crowded. Olivia was very welcoming and had thought of everything, even down to providing a dressing gown. Myself and my family were sad to leave this house and go home, it is better equipped than my own home! A lovely house which we would definatley return to if we stayed in Redondo again, would highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you Claire. We loved having you as guests.

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• Great house, great garden

  Great house, great garden

  • Guest Gwen & Olivier
  • Date of stay 07/13/11
  • Review Submitted 08/13/11
  Our family, with 3 children of 12, 11 and 8, stayed for one week in July 2011. Olivia and Dave were very nice and helpful. The house is really pretty and big enough. The garden is beautiful and we liked to grill in the evening after a day on the beach or visiting the city. We loved Hermosa Beach (5' by car). Also great for running in the morning. I hope we'll come again and I really recommend it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks! It was a pleasure hosting your great family!

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• A Wonderful Stay!

  A Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Sunshine
  • Date of stay 06/09/07
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  My friends and I shared your home for 2 weeks this past June and the house perfectly met our needs. It had lots of places for studying, thoughtfully equipped, and it was even prettier than the pictures. It was also very clean. This was my first rental house experience and I would definitely rent this again. Everything worked beautifully and the neighborhood is really neat with Eucaliptus trees and a flock of parrots. I walked to Eat at Joes multiple mornings, a nice local diner about 5 blocks away. The front porch of the house was a favorite spot of mine to study. My only concern with the house was a pilly sheet I discovered on the wrought iron bed. I brought my own sheets so that solved that but later discovered Olivia thoughtfully has extra sheets in the closet. True, the water pressure for showers wasn't great but when I stopped at some local hotels to check out rooms for a shorter visit next year of 3-4 days, THEIR water pressure wasn't anything great and they were more expensive than Olivia's charming home. In summary, we loved our stay at Olivia and Dave's home! It went beyond my expectations and would definitely be a must-stay for future guests! It should be noted that I can be a very fussy traveler but I had little trouble adjusting to this beautiful home!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• One Week Of Convenience, Relaxation and Comfort

  One Week Of Convenience, Relaxation and Comfort

  • Guest Naida, Dave & Mike
  • Date of stay 05/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/09/11
  The two (later 3) of us spent only a week here but we found it first of all so convenient from the airport, just down the PCH, about 7 or 8 mi. Also our daughter and family were only about a half hr. away, Del Amo Shopping Centre, the beach area and access to the 405 Freeway were handy. The "cottage" was very well laid out and well furnished and comfortable. Now the backyard is something else again, just beautiful and our four grand children who visited us, loved it for it's spaciousness. We didn't get to use all the features of the yard, i.e., the Bar B Q or the outside heaters nor did we get down to the sandy beach as we seemed to be so busy at other things what with the family, etc., but we can look forward to those things next time. Olivia and David obviously take great pride in the way they present their "cottage" and make it very welcoming. We look forward to staying there again if available. PS: A must visit would be to Eat At Joes, as the owners suggest and is within walking distance !

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you, David. It was a pleasure having you and your wife as guests. Olivia

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• Great Place---We're coming back!

  Great Place---We're coming back!

  • Guest golformeca
  • Date of stay 08/21/10
  • Review Submitted 04/01/11
  We stayed at the cottage in August 2010, and loved it! It was exactly as pictured. We loved the back patio for drinks and dinners. Short drive to the beach for boogie boarding, and long walks. One bathroon has an outside entrance which is great for after the beach. Lots of terrific restaurants nearby, and we even made it to a Dodger game. Already booked for 2011!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you, Kathy and Rich. We're looking forward to seeing you again in August. Olivia

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• A wonderful cottage in a great location

  A wonderful cottage in a great location

  • Guest J&D
  • Date of stay 12/18/10
  • Review Submitted 02/18/11
  Excellent description and pictures of this property. Don't hesitate. The cottage is immaculate, comfortable and cozy. Olivia and Dave are friendly, helpful and attentive. They have thought of everything you would need during your stay. We especially loved the back gardens and patio area, so relaxing. A great place to stay. Highly recommend.

  Owner response: Thank you, Joan. Come back! Olivia

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$1000/wk year-round
Reduced rates for one month stays
one week minimum
Security Deposit $250 (refundable)   One-time Cleaning Fee of $100 Required
50% due at time reservation is made-balance due 30 nts prior to arrival .
Cashier Check, Money Order, Personal Check, PayPal

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.