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THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES

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Springtime in the Garden
Comfy queen size bed with feather bed and down comforter
Secluded spa, deck, and gazebo.
The secluded spa.
Futon and Glider

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Redondo Beach, CA
  • Del Amo Fashion Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Redondo Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Torrance Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Torrance, CA (TOA)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES

The Cottage in the Garden is located behind our South Redondo home in a residential neighborhood. There is a private spa located at the rear of the property. We are a 15 to 20 minute walk to the beach, or a quick ride on one of our complimentary bikes.

On entering the Cottage one has the impression they are in a mountain cabin. There are vintage skis and a sled mounted on knotty pine walls. While there is no kitchen, there is a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, and dishes. Enjoy breakfast in the Cottage, or sitting on the deck. One can hear birds singing, the bubbling fountain, and the gentle ringing of chimes.

After breakfast don your shorts, grab towels, beach chairs, a picnic lunch, and head to the beach. Walk barefoot in the sand. Ride bikes from Torrance to Santa Monica. Head to the Redondo Beach Pier, a short distance away. The Pier offers water activities, souvenir shops, restaurants and photo opportunities.

Later return to the Cottage to get refreshed. Watch the birds splash in the bird bath, the hummingbirds feed on the fuschias, and enjoy the late afternoon breeze. Or, read a good book from our bookcase while sitting in the recliner, or the glider.

It is then time to think about dinner, but first, return to the beach to watch a spectacular sunset. Afterward head to the Riviera Village for dinner. After dinner it is back to the Cottage to star gaze while sitting in the relaxing spa. Finish your day in our comfy down bed.

The Cottage in the Garden
Redondo Beach, CA
Pam Absher and Bill Nevarez

Keywords: The Cottage in the Garden, South Redondo Beach Guest House, Studio, Cottage, Quiet, Peaceful, Relaxing, Spa/Hot Tub/Jacuzzi,

Property manager

Pam Absher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Cottage is not child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a completely non-smoking property.
Rates are subject to change. All guests must provide ID and the signed owner's rental agreement via email with 24 hours of booking the cottage.
No guests are allowed. This is a non-smoking property, no vaping and no drugs are allowed on the property.
No animals allowed due to owners allergies and insurance policy restrictions.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Redondo Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Redondo, a neighbourhood in Redondo Beach. Kia Forum and RMS Queen Mary are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Redondo Beach Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Redondo Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Amo Fashion Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Redondo Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • King Harbor Marina - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Torrance Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Redondo Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 28 min drive
  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cremation Society of the South Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pat's II Cocktail Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rakkan Ramen-Redondo Beach - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE COTTAGE IN THE GARDEN , WITH A SECLUDED SPA AND BIKES located?

Located in South Redondo, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Redondo Beach State Park, Marvin Braude Bike Trail and Torrance Beach. International Boardwalk and Redondo Beach Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & peaceful cottage.
Great location, quiet & peaceful. We enjoyed the spa at night & use of the bikes. Friendly & attentive host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
My boyfriend and I wished we could have stayed longer, but we loved our stay. Everything was just as described and we were very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this property if you're in the Redondo Beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and private getaway
We enjoyed 4 restful nights and 3 days of visiting local places that were very relaxing; conveniently located including the beach; restaurants and driving around Los Angeles visiting family! Our stay was very cozy and comfortable with super hospitality by our hosts Pam and Bill!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was great
Really enjoyed the stay. The cottage was in a beautiful garden that felt far from LA busyness. Pam and Bill were excellent hosts, and provided lots of info and a pleasant experience. Loved the location, went to the beaches, farmers market, coffee, restaurants. Highest recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great location, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean getaway
Nice hideaway to relax and enjoy a peaceful rest
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Perfect location to enjoy & explore the coastal towns. Very nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

denisse r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip
We had a long delayed and got there later than expected but Pam was waiting for us and never skipped a beat! They were great host,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Cottage
This property was absolutely perfect! Pam and Bill were so easy to work with and have an immaculate property! I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Hidden Gem in Redondo
Pam’s cottage was a perfect place for our visit to Torrance/ Redondo Beach! The cottage was very cute and comfortable for the two of us. The garden setting was beautiful and a great place to enjoy our morning coffee. We would definitely recommend the cottage and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Tranquil Respite
Pam and Bill were the most welcoming hosts! It was always a pleasure coming back to this peaceful retreat after a day in LA.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green & Serene Space
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The spa and garden were peaceful. We relaxed in the spa daily. The location is also great. Very close to everything. Property owners are on-sit e and very hands-on so make sure if you are staying here you are OK with that. Overall- lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vacation!
Thanks so much to Pam and Bill for being the perfect hosts! The cottage listing details was exactly what we found... Very clean, quiet and has everything you need. The cottage is a few blocks from the beach, but it is walkable or you can ride the bikes provided if you don’t want to Pay for parking. Pam has coolers, beach bags, towels and beach chairs for your use. We used the hot tub a couple nights and it was a perfect end to a busy day. From their place it was a nice drive to Malibu, Huntington Beach, Disney or Sofi stadium, all which we visited during our stay. One of our favorite days was riding the bikes from Redondo Beach, up to Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. We stopped along the way to look in shops, and then treated ourselves on the return trip to happy hour margaritas, chips and queso at the Redondo Beach pier! We appreciated the suggestions from Pam and Bill and hope to visit again next year! Thank you for helping us have a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Cute little cottage comfy bed beautiful flowers, woke up to birds singing and fountain trickling the spa definitely a plus beach and shopping walking or biking 10 minutes Pam and Bill very nice! Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property reminded us off our cabin very clean never slept so good
I’d rent again Pam and Bill were super to work with
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, relaxing beach getaway!
We absolutely loved our week-long staying in the cottage! My husband and I visited Redondo for a relaxing “babymoon” vacation, and this was the perfect spot for it. We spent pretty much every day at the beach (which is a pretty quick walk or bike ride away) and checking out a bunch of local restaurants, and then just enjoyed evenings in the cottage (and in the spa!). Pam and Bill were super kind and accommodating. Highly recommend for a simple, easy-going, relaxing vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway and Stay
Very Clean - Check Well Equipped - Check Host Responsive & Welcoming - Check Great Location - Check Will Return - Check
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden Cottage
This place was perfect for us. It is a one room comfortable cottage. The hosts were very friendly. We plan to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cutest cottage
This is the cutest cottage. The space was perfect for me and my husband. The beach is about a mile away, which was an easy walk (or super short car ride). Pam and Rick are the nicest people and excellent hosts. We rode bikes on the beach (bikes and helmets are provided) and we spent some time in the hot tub. We would definitely visit again and stay at the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SoCal
Cottage and amenities was excellent. Location was great, easy to walk to the beach and great restaurants. Hosts were amazing, and the bed was great ! We took advantage for bikes every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage surrounded by a garden!
Pam was a very inviting hostess! This cottage was just perfect for the two of us! Surrounded by shrubs, ferns, trees, and flowers! Butterflies, hummingbirds, and squirrels were our visitors! Priced reasonable and had a hot tub that we didn’t use!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia and Jonathan M., Boise, ID USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and fun cottage!
We stayed in Pam’s delightful cottage for 4 nights and found it to be as wonderful as all the previous reviews said it would be! The hot tub was an amazing way to relax at the end of our busy days exploring Redondo Beach. The gardens around the cottage were pristine and even more gorgeous in person! We were able to easily walk everywhere we wanted to go in town, and it was great to have access to bikes to explore Hermosa and Manhattan beaches. I loved the cabin decor for cozy evenings. I remarked to my husband that it was as if we had two vacations for the price of one with daytimes on the ocean and a mountain cabin at night! We also truly enjoyed meeting and visiting with Pam and Bill. They were helpful and genuinely kind people who made us feel welcome. Redondo Beach is a wonderful place to visit, and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Sacramneto, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage
This is a very nice cottage. Well equipped with all the essentials. Owners are very nice Andreas make you feel at home. Nice privacy. We loved having the bikes available and use of the spa. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden paradise
Wonderful experience….Host was friendly and helpful. The white folder was an excellent guide to restaurants and attractions in the area. The little house was cozy and the bed was comfortable….Everything that you needed was supplied including cookies, utensils and a washer and dryer. We will definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Me
Warm and friendly welcome from the hosts . Charming,, cosy and comfortable accommodation. I especially loved the hot tub! I will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Pam Absher

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We are a family of three, all native Californians. Pam grew up in Redondo Beach and is an insurance adjuster. Bill is a retired aerospace engineer and the resident handy man. Susannah is a Board Certified Music Therapist. We are active in our Church. We live for good ice cream and love to travel as a family. Meeting new people brings us joy.

Why they chose this property

Redondo Beach is a casual beach town. We moved to the Avenues due to the proximty to the beach and the Riviera Village. The Cottage was our place to escape before we added on to our home. It now allows us to share our little slice of heaven with others.

What makes this property unique

We are approximately 7 blocks east of the Pacific Ocean. South Redondo Beach is 12 miles south of the Los Angeles Airport. We are close to the Palos Verdes Peninsula which has whale watching, hiking trails, tide pools, and beautiful sunsets. One can catch the ferry boat from San Pedro, or Long Beach, to Catalina Island, a quaint resort island 25 miles off the coast. We can be used as a hub to enjoy the many offerings in Los Angeles and Orange County, Disneyland/California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Staples Center, Dodger Stadium, Downtown Los Angeles, Venice, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Long Beach Aquarium, Los Angeles Zoo, and the Getty Center.

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