Under the Tuscan Sun Studio-Style Cottage With Stone Pool in West LA

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Westwood Village
    4 min drive
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    4 min drive
  • 20th Century Fox Studios
    5 min drive
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Los Angeles

With a stay at this guesthouse in Los Angeles (Mar Vista), you'll be a 4-minute drive from University of California, Los Angeles and 8 minutes from Santa Monica Pier. .This guesthouse is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Westwood Village - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • University of California, Los Angeles - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 16 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Venice Beach - 20 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Expo/SepulvedStation - 14 min walk
  • Van Nuys Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yama Sushi Sake Attitude - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ever - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Under the Tuscan Sun Studio-Style Cottage With Stone Pool in West LA

Escape to a quaint Tuscan Sun guesthouse cottage in the heart of West LA, where you'll feel like you're vacationing in a charming country compound in Italy, but be close to everything on the West side and be only 4.5 miles from the Santa Monica Pier and beaches.

ASK US ABOUT BOOKING A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRAVEL COMBO, which includes additional (minimum) two-night stays in our Joshua Tree house where you can visit Joshua Tree National Park, Pioneertown, Integratron and many other desert attractions. If you book both places, we will offer an additional discount. To see pics of the JT house, see our VRBO Listing #2069337 and send us an inquiry here for discount.

TUSCAN SUN COTTAGE IN WEST LA..
Nestled beside a large stone swimming pool, this generously-sized studio-style stand-alone private guest house is appointed with rustic romantic details, including an open-beamed ceiling, three pairs of French doors and stone and stucco walls. Perfect for a couple or friends and family, this backyard oasis, filled with orange and lemon trees, rosemary and tea roses will transport you to another place and time as you venture past the large stone wall and enter through the rustic arched wood doors of the backyard gate. Note: this cottage is a private guesthouse, located in the far rear of the property.

***The owners do live in the main house on the same property, so please keep this in mind. Also, this is a large studio space, so there are no separate bedrooms. ***

Enjoy the stone pool, waterfall and stone hot tub: While the pool is NOT heated, it is open year-round. The large 5-person stone hot tub, features effervescent eco-friendly water made super-soft and sparkling clean by ions of silver and copper, plus ozone, and can be heated upon request. Be sure to ask for epsom salts or lavender essential oils to make the experience extra spa-like. Note: Sorry, but the concrete slide is NOT AVAILABLE for guest use.

The cottage's small, but fully efficient sparkling clean kitchenette offers everything you need to enjoy the convenience of cooking quick meals while on vacation, including a large Cosari air fryer/oven, mini refrigerator, microwave, conductive cooktop, Keurig coffee maker (and pour-over carafe), cookware, service ware, basic condiments and more. Dine indoors or out; the cottage table can expand to seat up to 6 people.

Grill and dine outdoors: BBQ memorable meals in the outdoor kitchen, which includes high-end stainless steel BBQ grill, two gas side burners and large French door refrigerator and deep outdoor sink. The bar counter has three chairs for al fresco dining. And a small bistro table with two chairs makes the perfect poolside spot for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Walk to Hot Spots Nearby: including Starbucks, Whole Foods Market, Little Osaka foodie hot spots such as Tatsu Ramen, Ramenya, Oops Sushi, and Brothers and Cousins' street tacos on Sawtelle, and so many more!

PROXIMITY TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Be Close to Everything: With easy access to the 10 and 405 freeways, the cottage is only 6.4 miles from LAX, 4.5 miles to Santa Monica Pier, 8.3 miles from Universal Studios/Universal City, 2.8 miles from UCLA and 39 miles from Disneyland and only .5 mile from the Light Rail on Exposition (Sepulveda or Bundy Station). The Light Rail can get you to the Santa Monica Pier (beach) in 8 minutes or downtown in 25.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Beth Salmon

Languages

Czech, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside the cottage.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a pool and hot tub with deep end.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Ask for details. We may allow parties.
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HSR19-003634

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Under Tuscan Sun Cottage Stone Pool West Guesthouse Los Angeles
Under Tuscan Sun Cottage Stone Pool West Guesthouse
Under Tuscan Sun Cottage Stone Pool West Los Angeles
Under Tuscan Sun Cottage Stone Pool West
Unr Tuscan Sun Stone Pool Wes

Under the Tuscan Sun Studio-Style Cottage With Stone Pool in West LA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet
Super clean, funky old world charm with plenty of privacy and space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
Everything was great , close proximity to shops, clean , and the area gives you a private location feel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating host.
Milo & Beth were wonderful hosts. Very detailed with the checkin process and easily extended our stay when we decided to stay another night. Milo was so friendly and willing to move pool furniture when we wanted to make silly videos. The room was very clean, and had everything we needed. We both felt safe staying here with the beach and fine dining not too far away. 10/10 will recommend to friends who wanna unique, beautiful, safe place to stay in LA.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
We had a great time in this beautiful cozy,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location & Host
My 11yr old daughter and I stayed here and it was prefect. The host was so very helpful with directions, places to eat and fun things to do. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
The house was very cute, as pictured. We arrived late after traveling all day and Milo took us around back to the guest house and went over everything in the house. He was very friendly and talkative but we were exhausted and just wanted to get ready for bed. Having a book with all the information on the house would be a geeat option. I had also texted the number to let them know we were arriving but Beth had the only cell and she was at a different location that didn't get good reception. Milo did answer the house phone quickly when we called though. Milo was very friendly and came to our room almost every evening when we got back to see if we needed anything and offer suggestions for what to do and give us fresh oranges off the tree. I traveled with my 2 adult daughters and they were a little creeped out by it, but i think he is just a really talkative, friendly guy who likes to get to know people. If you are wanting a no contact kind of stay this is not the place for you.The neighborhood is really nice but out towards the busy road and overpass is pretty sketchy. So if you want to do any public transit I would take the blue bus, it was very nice and goes right to the beach and you walk through the neighborhood to get there. I am not sure if the hot tub works. You have to have Milo turn it on and when we asked we had a miscommunication about it so we never used it. The beds were comfy and place was clean. We used Uber and the buses to get around and were very pleased with b
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property and Lovely Hosts
What a wonderful property!!! Tucked away in Beth and Milo's backyard, next to the pool and spa, this is a comfortable, quiet little oasis. If you enjoy meeting property hosts, you will really enjoy staying here. Milo was the host with the most! He gave us amazing recommendations for food close by, prepared the spa for us and sent us on our way with fresh-picked oranges. A very memorable experience indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Beautiful cottage with incredible hosts. Milo will tell you all the great spots around town. We love this place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Concert in LA
Our stay was awesome!! Great host everything was clean and cozy! Loved it the house is very beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi B., Pleasanton,Ca, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay
We came to visit Santa Monica Pier. I was with my daughter and her friend. This rustic little place was clean and comfortable. The check in was very detailed. Milo is very friendly and proud of his home. This cottage is in the back yard behind a main house. Depending on your taste this place may mot be for travelers who like privacy or little to no interaction with their host. My daughter and her friend enjoyed the hot tub. Milo came to check on them several times and told them some good stories. They said that they felt they were vacationing with Milo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is stunning!
One of those unique gems that exceeds expectations. While the pictures are accurate, they don’t do the place justice. The setting and architecture whisk you away to the European countryside and make you forget that you’re in the middle of Los Angeles. I’ve stayed in the English Cotswolds and this cozy cottage would have fit right in there. In addition, the owners Beth and Milo were more than hospitable and made sure I️ had everything I needed for my stay. They couldn’t have been more accommodating and flexible. I️ have stayed in dozens of rentals - this has been my best experience. I frequent LA often and hope to revisit this cottage as soon as my travels allow. Thank you Beth & Milo for sharing your beautiful space with the rest of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bart C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New years
Really cool place, very close (10 min) from LAX Well equipped. Forget about the hot tub, might well not be there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zak D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great hideaway in LA
I stayed here while dropping my son off at UCLA. It was perfect. Very clean and comfortable and close to restaurants, the highway, etc. The unit is behind the main house, but it is still private. The host was very helpful and easy to connect to. Best of all the bed was as amazing. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
We had the best time! Beautiful place with everything you need! Milo was very helpful and informative
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren J., Monroe, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute
Very nice place but not a lot of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
You must stay here!
We loved this cottage and will stay here on every future visit. I have never seen such a clever, well-planned and charming space. You will not need anything. Milo has thought of every detail. He was a gracious and fascinating host and a wealth of information. Absolutely no issues with parking on the street. There was always a spot. This is a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Storybook Stay
The hosts were very gracious and accommodating. The cottage was very cute and cozy! We fit four adults easily and we’re very comfortable. We will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Our stay was great. The amenities were comfortable. Milo greeted us and was very helpful with recommendations for various places. The pool was chilly but nice to sit and put our feet in after a long day of touring LA. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a wonderful stay here. The property was very clean and it had all the necessary items for our stay. The host, Milo, was very personable and had a lot of recommendations for things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property / Strange Host
The property was beautiful, the beds were comfy and the pool was a lovely addition. The property is near the freeway and in the flight path of LAX--which you only notice if outside. While the property was lovely, I wouldn't stay there again. The host Milo was often outside (& super chatty) if we were outside, so it didn't feel like we had much privacy if we were outside of the villa. And he also made an inappropriate comment to my friend about "chasing her" if "he were younger."
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAVLINA V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Great place, great host, I wish we have more time to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific place!
Our family very much enjoyed the hospitality from Beth and Milo, our hosts, as well as the property itself, which is absolutely stunning and special. If you are looking for a quiet, comfortable, clean place that smells of fresh flowers, book this property :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot with easy access to Santa Monica
Milo is a very gracious host and the property is beautifully maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Payton E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The hosts were very kind and made our group feel very welcome & comfortable! The space was very pretty and felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023