What a find!
I live in Los Angeles and was looking for a little getaway for the weekend to soak up some rays and escape the marine layer.
La Casa Pintada was exactly what I was looking for. Super charming colorful home, with impeccable gardens and fantastic swimming pool and just a stones through away from the Old Town, tucked away at the foothills of the mountains.
They had everything, sharp knives (a must!) great cooking utensils, an incredible pool, brand new appliances, bedding and towels, oh and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. They really thought of every little detail here, the pool accessories came in handy for a game of pool tennis, or just as we floated around and enjoyed the La Quinta sun.
The cruiser- bikes were so great, it's literally was a 5 minute (leisurely) bike ride to Old Town Coffee Co and the charming village atmosphere (they even have a coconut- coffee cup holder attached on the bikes which came in handy as we cruised around). There is also a great bike path near the house that we took advantage of as well.
My favorite part was eating every meal outside, watching the mountains change color at sunset - with a nice cold beverage in hand! The place was spotless and in a perfect location that was really easy to find. This is the best little getaway from Los Angeles I could imagine - will definitely return!
Thank you!