Private cottage in secluded setting

Surrounded by trees and vegetation with abundant wildlife this cottage feels as if you are far from the hustle & bustle, but in fact you are just up the street from the city life. Perfect for a couple, or a couple with small children. Located in the rolling hills of horse country near the beach, Los Angeles and Orange County you are only a short five minute drive to shopping and restaurants. Fifteen to twenty minute drive from LAX and Located 23 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 30 miles west of Disneyland. This private cottage has it's own parking, and is accessed through 2 secure gates down a private secure driveway. There is a private gated patio area and grassy yard located in the front of the cottage which is just perfect for morning tea where you can watch the peacocks forage for food. This cottage has a full eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances and granite counter tops that allow for full gourmet meals if desired. There is a water filter in the kitchen for spring fresh tasting water at all times without the need for bottled water. The bathroom has a large glass shower with a sitting bench designed in marble and granite. The separate bedroom is privately located and has its own floor to ceiling glass double door access from the front porch. The bedroom has a queen bed with a brand new mattress and 1020 thread count sheets and supreme comfort bedding and mattress pad. Beautiful pastoral views can be seen from the front of the cottage and living area windows. The living room has a queen size black leather sofa bed perfect for a family with children or 2 couples vacationing together. There is a large HD flat screen TV in the living area, wifi, as well as a gas fireplace for cozy winter nights. A central air conditioner and forced air heater will also keep the temperature just right! Just off the patio is a connected laundry room with a washer & dryer just for the cottage. With the separate bedroom with a queen bed, and the queen pull out sofa bed, the cottage comfortably sleeps 4 adults. If additional guests are requested, there is a single bed available. Registered guests are welcome to join us by our beautiful pool with jacuzzi on the grounds just up the hill from the cottage available for a mid-afternoon dip. When you feel like working out or enjoying the outdoors, miles of equestrian trails are perfect for walking, running or just enjoying! The hilly terrain has attracted numerous world renowned athletes to train here when in LA, namely cyclists and runners. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy! The neighborhood is all residential and you will need some type of transportation to get to the commercial areas which are not at all far. There are many families, animals (horses, chickens, peacocks, goats and even donkeys) in this community. Most people are surprised at how "country" this neighborhood feels while so close to the city. You will definitely hear & see the many peacocks of the neighborhood & it's not uncommon to see horses walking down the street with kids on their bicycles and peacocks picking at shrubs in the garden! You will find that the friendly neighbors will happily give you any suggestions if you ask. That being said, the actual house is so private and serene on the property that you shouldn't hear a single car and probably wouldn't see another person until you leave the property! (But you may hear the peacocks if you are a light sleeper!) This is a perfect retreat location for those that are looking for quiet, serene and private accommodations that are cozy and home-like with all the upgraded first class amenities. You have all this with the conveniences of being centrally located in the Southern portion of Santa Monica Bay. If you find that you are missing anything that would make your stay more pleasurable, just ask because we will likely provide it so that future guests won't have to ask! We will consider pets on an individual basis and will request a pet deposit and pet charge if granted. Smoking permitted outside the house but absolutely NO SMOKING INSIDE. We hope you will choose to enjoy our guest cottage as much as we have and know you will love your stay. Numerous trails for hiking biking and walking. There is a propane BBQ at the cottage as well as a fire pit at the cottage for your use. There is a large grassy area at the cottage as well as a fenced in patio area at the cottage. Registered guests are invited to use our private pool & jacuzzi that we will alternate using with you during Covid-19. During Covid, we will alternate pool use times with you, so we will check in with you to see what times you prefer to use the pool area, or feel free to ask us so we can coordinate times using the pool so we can remain as safe as possible! As much as needed! The neighborhood is spectacular, you feel like you are out in the country, but actually just a 5 minute drive to the city. There are people riding their horses down the street, and there is definitely a small town feel where everyone knows each other. The peacocks roam the neighborhood and put on a beautiful display each Spring & Summer. The people are wonderful, and I couldn't think of a better place to live!