Live at the beach without the crowds in this small gated community on the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Inside and out, this beach cottage was covered in local stone by an artist/mason whose whimsical seascapes delight. Glass block, skylights and stained glass windows bring the outdoors in. Cook while looking up at the ocean to a soundtrack of breaking waves. Barbeque on the deck or on the beach under your private palapa with individual fire rings. Play paddle tennis on private courts or launch your kayak from the beach. Clean off in the outdoor stone shower and relax in the 2-person jacuzzi. Hiking and mountain biking trails abound across the street at the Portuguese Bend Reserve. While downtown Los Angeles and LAX are less than an hour away, once back in this serene slice of unspoiled nature, the urban hubub takes a distant back seat.