Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood
This Lovely Cottage sitting on one of the most desirable streets in South Torrance, this home is one of the famed "Story book Houses" with pitched roof, quaint front porch and white picket fence. These homes evoke a charming feeling of yester-year, reminiscent of a simpler time of authenticity, . Downstairs you'll find a remodeled country kitchen with chef's grade appliances (Viking stove, Sub-Zero fridge), wine fridge, living room with fireplace, dining area, family room, two bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and another bathroom. Think the house is great? The back yard is amazing! There are multiple access points to the huge backyard featuring a built in outdoor kitchen with BBQ, refrigerator and sink, stamped concrete, spa, and eight foot deep pool with diving board. This home is a short walk to Sea-Aire Golf Course, and the most festive Christmas holiday lights display the South Bay has to offer and 2 miles drive to the Torrance Beach or 3 miles to Redondo Beach
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number BL-LIC-043764
About the area
Torrance
Located by the sea, this cottage is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Torrance. World Cruise Center and Long Beach Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Redondo Beach Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary are not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Torrance Tavern - 3 min drive
Seashore Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood located?
Located in Seaside, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Riviera Health Spa, Del Amo Fashion Center and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center - Torrance and Torrance County Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Our family had a fantastic time at this place. Perfect location! The house was perfect for kids, with plenty of space and a lovely backyard. Pool was a little chilly but the hot tub was nice to have as an option when the pool was too cold for the little ones ! We can't wait to come back!
The house is in a charming quiet neighborhood close to the water. The house itself has so much charm and is very relaxing. The beds are also very comfortable to fall into after a long day of exploring or beaching. Check-in and out was painless and owners respected your privacy. Will 100% be staying here next time I'm in SoCal.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures show 4 queen beds and 1 twin. Description does say 4 total beds, but none of us saw that. We booked because we needed 5 beds. Dryer took over 3 hours to dry a load of clothes. I notified the owner and she responded that maybe it’s time for a new one. Dishwasher worked one time. Owner sent someone to look at it but that is all he did, look at it and not fix. There was only one small skillet so we had to buy a big one to cook with. Plenty of bed sheets but only a few towels. Bathtub is hard to step in and out because of its height. A bath mat in the tub would help. Backyard is beautiful! Loved the hot tub.
Allison B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spacious and had a great outdoor area with a pool and a spa. This was perfect for a family stay.
Hot tub wasn’t ready. Needed to be drained, cleaned and refilled. We lost 2 days of usage. Pool needed to be cleaned and pump wasn’t on. Sewage backed up into front yard and overflowed. Needed to stay till plumber arrived. Asked for partial refund but no reply. When problems fixed, everything fine. Appliances were all new.
Nice location, house needs a little attention. Would have been nice to swim, needs a pool heater. Beds were very comfortable. The house and outside area was nice.
Great stay in a lovely and very well-equipped cottage. The house had everything we needed for a stay of 7 days as a family with two kids. The location was, although not that close to the sea, in a very nice quiet neighbourhood. The house in itself was cosy and had a wonderful atmosphere. We would stay here again if we were in the area and needed a home away from home.
We had a great time at this place--it was as described. Lots of light coming into the living room/dining room area--central to our get-togethers. We enjoyed the backyard with the hot tub and pool. I walked down to the beach or explored the beautiful neighborhood every day. We would definitely stay here again.
This house was a great fit for 4 adults – large kitchen and dining area, comfortable beds, hot tub, quiet location, and beautiful neighborhood. (They did have furnishings and equipment for babies, too.) Even if you have never played golf, I highly recommend walking up the hill to the city park to play a fun round on their 9 hole short course. The house is older so it is worn in places but in good condition. Although clean on the surface, the four star rating is because it needs a deep clean.
Such a lovely place for making memories with family. Equipment for babies on premises. Light-filled home, large well equipped kitchen. Backyard oasis. It was better than we had hoped for, and we’ll never forget the fun we had here.
This place was very clean and just as advertised. And our host was very quick to respond to every message sent.
I do have to apologize for not cleaning as much as we would have liked prior to leaving. A late final night and early morning departure curtailed our intentions, so I apologize for that.
And thank you for letting us stay in your home. It was a great experience and would definitely recommend.
The hot tub and pool were used multiple times and were a great added bonus!
The house was very nice and roomy for us. Except for no dish towels or hand towels the house was well supplied. Oven took a long time to heat up but did work. All in all we enjoyed especially the hot tub!
This was our second stay at "Lovely Cottage..." and we love this house. The owners are so easy to communicate with and they respond almost immediately to questions via the VRBO app. Our flight from the east coast arrived early at 8:45am and although check in was not until 3:00pm we messaged the owners requesting early check in. They said the property was ready and allowed us to check in around 12:00pm noon. We lived in Torrance for many years, practically in the same neighborhood so we know the area very well. It always feels like coming home when we stay here. I highly recommend "Lovely Cottage...". We are already looking forward to our next trip back home to Torrance and our stay at this awesome house.
This house was in a nice neighborhood and situated closely to shopping, dining, beach and more. We enjoyed the hot tub almost every day. The outdoor kitchen is a nice touch. A small park is within walking distance which made it nice for our kiddos. There is multiple opportunities for improvement that could make this a 5 start stay: overall cleanliness, no broom/vacuum to clean, pool heater not working so the pool was freezing, no wash cloths/hand towels or pool towels, couch was covered but kept slipping off and needs cleaned, the bed in the upstairs small guest room needs replaced as the mattress sinks to the middle, buildup in the tub/shower areas.
The location is excellent. It's a short drive to everything we need.
We did encounter some issues such as light bulb at the upstairs bathroom started to smoke. We contacted the host and was immediately repaired.
We were not able to use the swimming pool because the water was cold and maintenance was done on a Friday until Saturday and was not available to use.
The outdoor facilities such as patio chairs, tables are very dusty.
The kitchen faucet and bathroom faucet seem to be on hot and quite difficult to get cold water.
Other than those, my grandkids were happy and we had a great time.
Virginia P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
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