Child & Pet friendly: Catherine’s Charming Cottage

This is a wonderful cottage and we really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is an ADU behind a much larger home, and it shares the property with the larger home. it is completely fenced in which was really appreciated when toddler grand children visited. It is in a lovely area surrounded by 100 year old homes on quiet streets and only about a mile walk to the beach - which I did frequently. The unit was extremely clean and had many amenities. The kitchen was especially well stocked with everthing required to make a gourmet meal. The property owner was a very nice gentleman who was especially gracious to our grand children when they visited. My wife and I also enjoyed investigating Long Beach. There are good restaurants and miles of beach with paved walking and cycling paths.The only minor recommendation to future guest is really a nitpik and not really about the property. There is a parking place immediately behind the cottage, but the alley to get to it is narrow. We had a small car and it was tight to get down the alley. There is parking on the street that is a few more steps away, by may be necessary depending upon what you drive.

The host was very welcoming and our family had everythign they needed for a wonderful stay. We were so thankful for the games and extras supplied for our kiddos.

We had a great time! The small house had everything we needed. There was plenty of drawer space, room for all six of us, and the place was stocked with thoughtful essentials—from ibuprofen and coffee pods to Ziploc bags. Everything was clearly labeled and easy to find.Steve lives in the house in front and was quick to help when anything came up. We hope to return soon!The upstairs room has four beds—no bunk beds, which we really appreciated. The ceiling is a bit low, but even our 6-foot-tall kid made it work. The teens loved having their own charging stations, storage space, and TV upstairs, especially since it let them stay up late while the adults went to bed downstairs.Just a heads-up: parking is tight, which is pretty common in California. It would have been tough if we’d brought our usual XL SUV.I give this place a 10 out of 10. We all loved it here! Bonus: there are orange and persimmon trees right out front, and I loved picking fresh oranges every day.

We stayed at dozens of VRBOs and have never seen a location so incredibly stocked. From the food drawer, to the medicine cabinet, to the fully furnished laundry, impeccably done. The attention to detail in every corner of the cottage is spotless. Fully remodeled with decorative tile, paint, fixtures, granite countertops, masterfully done. Beach amenities fully stocked. The upstairs loft of four beds is tight for someone tall but very doable with each bed having its own “privacy” so to speak for our teenagers with USB plugs and enough room to set aside clothes in cubbies separately. AC works really well downstairs and upstairs and water pressure is phenomenal. Every drawer labeled, every appliance stocked, ready to bake/cook/grill/meal prep for anything we needed for our two week stay. Brought our bikes and rode to the beach without hassle with the kids, little far for littles but a simple neighborhood trek. Host is warm and social, responsive to every request. The cottage is on the back part of the main house but doesn’t connect in any way with its own privacy and access, owner lives in main house but keeps to needed privacy. Overall an incredible stay and will come again.

We loved the place, easy to get to and well placed for going around LA. I recommend and would come back for another trip.

The fruit trees are the best. Best pomegranate i have ever had. The place is just so cute

Beautiful house! Perfectly clean, well stocked, nice beds, awesome kitchen, all the amenities, we would definitely return. The house is lovely, large, spacious, and very comfortable, with a wonderful yard. Parking is easy, right next to the house, and has a private, secure entrance. The neighborhood is really nice, close to everything, and very walkable. The beach is barely a 5 minute drive, and is less than a 2 mile walk. My parents are VERY particular about their beds, and were happy, comfortable, supported, and well rested the entire week. Amenities are above and beyond, with WiFi, large tvs, games, and electrical outlets galore. The kitchen is amazing! Abundant kitchen supplies, tools, utensils, and even snacks. Bathrooms were clean and accessible, even for 80 year olds. And to top it all off, the host is knowledgeable, friendly, and accessible. Excellent experience, we would give it 10 stars if possible!

Our stay was comfortable and we were so impressed with all the attention to detail. The house was decorated so well and everything was incredibly organized. We liked the smell of the soap and the quality of hair products. We appreciated the sound machine in the master bedroom. Everything was child proof and toys were provided, in the chance of toddlers. The outlets by the beds included USB ports. The loft upstairs had 4 twin beds for my teens and tweens, each with their own recessed lighting and electrical outlet. Drawers in the kitchen were stocked and laid out well, with labels on the outside of the drawers. Closet included velvet hangers, iron and small ironing board. The towels were oversized and so soft. I was truly impressed with how far the hosts had gone to make sure every need was met. My only heads up would be to ask about parking. If you have a very large vehicle like ours, it may be a tight fit.