I stayed here months ago and this place has been on my mind ever since. I just needed a place to…read morecrash after an event. Didn't want to drive all the way home late at night. I didn't do much research and Wasn't expecting much. I was so pleasantly surprised. The parking is extremely easy. The front desk people are so welcoming and kind. The atmosphere is peaceful. The room was adorable and VERY clean. The tv was easy to use (so many are not lately). WiFi worked, lots of extra linens available in the room, very comfortable bed. But the BEST part was the breakfast. What? I didn't want to leave. The food was delicious. But the vibe was like a little farm house bed n breakfast tucked away off some rural country road - when you're fully In the middle of SoCal. Sit and face the estuary and you'll feel like you're in another world. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. I can't wait to go back.

We try to come here at least once a year. This place is so…read morecute and relaxing. The employees provide top notch service. Breakfast is included and fresh baked cookies at check-in. The wine hour is always so pretty. They have three different wines and cheese, fruit, meats, nuts, and veggies included in their wine hour. I love how they always do something special for us when it's our anniversary. This time we received a bottle of prosecco in our room chilled. It was a nice surprise!

This place is incredible. Stayed here while passing through on a long road trip and it was just…read moreeverything I needed and more. Quiet, comfortable, hassle free in every sense, beautiful location right off the beach, friendly professional staff, fantastic breakfast... I can't say enough about this place. 10/10 recommend.

What a gem! For about $200 a night, this place is a true bargain, and anything less than 4 stars is…read morea crime. Here's why: Location: one, ONE block from the beach and 2 minutes from the action Value: reasonable rates and breakfast included Staff: nice and welcoming people Rooms: we stayed at Abbott Kinney room which had a balcony. Very nice. Last, but not least: the historic house is thoughtfully decorated and has a great outside area with flowers and places to sit down enjoying the free evening glass of wine. I am officially now a fan and will strongly recommend this place to my friends. Ah, and don't even bother reading reviews with few stars, as they don't represent reality at all.

This cafe was extremely hard to find. I was wondering around for 5 minutes until the smell of…read morefreshly baked bread finally guided me to the door. We got the avocado toast on their homemade sourdough and the french toast. Service was fast and both dishes were made using high quality ingredients. The only problem is the head chef might be a misogynist.

Mike strikes again. I can't help but dream about this place when I am not here. I feel at home and…read morewith family when he serves up his gorgeous creations. Today's dish was breakfast burritos. These were the best I have ever had and I have been to New York. If you come here, ask for it the Mikey way.

After having spent time in New Zealand staying at various B&Bs, I was eager to find a similar…read moreexperience in the neighborhood my in-laws live in. What luck, The Linnington Bed and Breakfast suited our needs to a "T" and is about a five minute walk away from the folks. The close proximity really works so they don't have to entertain us the entire visit and everyone maintains their privacy. We have stayed at the Linnington several times now, usually coinciding with the holidays and school breaks when my SIL and the kids come down. Our hosts Barbara and Sheila have always been warm, friendly and accommodating. The small, one room cottage in the back and has all the convenience and the basic comforts of home. It is clean and tidy. It has a private shower bathroom and all the toiletries are available. The towels are soft and plush, the bed linens are high quality. The first few times we stayed, they had a cozy-comfy double-sized bed, a cool wood bench and an armoire that housed a small telly, microwave and small refrigerator. On our last visit, the bed had been replaced with a king size bed, and the wood bench was gone. They also rearranged the furniture around so you can see out the window and door into the backyard from the bed instead of the wall of ivy. Breakfast is served outside on the deck. Sheila takes pride in making breakfast. The cheese blintzes she made for us were divine. Together with fresh orange juice, Peets coffee, organic dairy, yoghurt, fruit, croissants and other pastries, it has all the makings to start off a fine day. Parking in the driveway, wifi available. There is a hot tub although we haven't made use of it yet. We have used the washer/dryer during our longer stays. It is in a safe neighborhood and about a 20 minute walk to the Westfield Century City and the Annenberg Space for Photography. If you want to get away from the hotel scene and hang in a nicely kept home and neighborhood, you would do well to stay here.

Loved this place! It's easy to get almost anywhere in LA. Couple is very sweet and relaxed and…read moreaccomodating!

I recently stayed here, not as a tourist, but as a local. I live in an apartment building nearby…read moreand our hot water had been out for four days, so according to the city, the mgt had to pay to put us up somewhere "habitable." As a local, I had never had a reason to stay in a nearby hotel, but this looked charming and that was what I needed. Somewhere welcoming and cozy. Well..... it was cozy. Welcoming, not so much. Because I'd booked last minute via a third party, apparently they hadn't yet received my reservation. I walked in the front door, (it was unlocked), and then wandered down a small hallway until I saw a sign for "Reception," (there is no one to greet you as you walk in). The "reception" is tucked away around a corner of the kitchen. So, I wandered in there and was immediately admonished I should not be there, and rather coldly asked if I had a reservation. The woman also commented, more to herself than to me, that the front door should've been locked. Not my fault or problem. ANYway, once she finally did find my reservation, and realize I was there legitimately, she said that the room wasn't ready, (it was 5pm), and she'd have to make it up. That wasn't a problem for me, I waited in the living room area and helped myself to the wine and cheese, which was nice. She also, for the record, brought a small heater to my room when I asked if there was a way to turn down the air-conditioning, (it was centrally controlled, and turned off at sunset, so that was fine.) Also on the plus side, the location is nice, the bed was very comfortable, and hot water very hot, (which I greatly appreciated). But the place is showing its wear. There was a light on one side of the bed, but looked like the one that had been on the other had been removed (see pic). And there were small stains on the wall above the toilet. It could use a refresh, especially for almost $400/night. The breakfast which some rave about, was rather lackluster. All cold -- hard boiled eggs, some granola, fruit, hard bagels. I mean, it's ok, but there was nothing hot, and nothing to write home about. Maybe I hit a day when the cook was off? Finally, this review would've been four stars, but for the fact that when I went to check out I was again treated with the same cold and rather put out attitude(?) I asked if I could please get a copy of my receipt and was told it would be emailed to me later in the afternoon (?) Because I needed to turn this into the mgt company, I really wanted to make sure I got it, so I tried to explain my situation, (again no response to the reason I was there), and she quite reluctantly offered to print it out for me. Truly, there's a weird vibe to this place. Almost like you'd somehow wandered into someone else's home and they're annoyed to have you there. Maybe it was just my odd circumstances that made it so, but if the hot water ever goes out in my apartment again, I won't be returning.

The day of out arrival was challenging and daunting. After a full day of work, i had to pick mom up…read moreand head to the vet. Mom had to let go of her service dog of 16 years. Then we journeyed two and a half hours through excessive weather and traffic to arrive. I was ill from not eating, the stressed of the day, the sadness of our loss of our 4-legged family member and car sickness. We arrived in quite a distressed state and needed sleep. When we arrived, we were greeted by Ele. She got us checked in and prepared a dish of crackers, cucumber and orange to address my car sickness. It worked like a charm. She set mom up with a glass of wine and a dish for the charcuterie table. This woman is an angel. The ambiance of the whole place was quiet and relaxing. Sitting by the fireplace looking out at the rain. I was here on work assignment. But Ele and her crew made it the best stay. The rooms are so that they are welcoming Iike home. Entering the room for the first time, we were welcomed with homemade cookies and very comfortable beds. This place is so close to everything. The beach, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. But tucked away. The beauty of the surroundings. The warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The peaceful music and quietness. The smells of baking and rosemary in the yard. The delicious breakfasts and afternoon wine and charcuterie. Every sense was pleased. The whole experience was fabulous. A Big Thank you to Ele and her staff for making this such a special stay Highly recommended to anyone staying in the area.

Whenever we head to LA to visit my in-laws we stay at a B&B that is within walking distance of…read moretheir home. On this visit however, they were booked for 2 of 3 nights we would be there. I secured the one night with them, but still needed a place for the other two nights. I did some research and after a cost comparison of the hotels in Century City, we decided that The Garden Cottage Bed and Breakfast was the best property for value and our needs. It's about a ten minute drive to the folks, but it's located in a lovely neighborhood. It is within walking distance to the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax, and there are some wonderful restaurants nearby on W 3rd. The property is a duplex built in the 1930s. The B&B is the upper apartment and the garden cottage in the back. The proprietors, Ahuva and Bob, live in the lower unit. The grounds and exterior of the house are well maintained (in keeping with the neighborhood!). The apartment itself is lovely - beautifully furnished with high ceilings, hardwood floors, wool rugs, tile floor bathroom. Since we were the only guests the first night, we had the place to ourselves. We stayed in the Terrace Room. The four poster king sized bed, made up with top quality bedding and a down comforter, was very inviting and comfortable. French doors opened out to a covered terrace that overlooked the garden below and the city skyline. The sound of the fountain was soothing. In the room on a side table was a vase of beautiful flowers, a bowl of fruit, some candy, water carafe and glasses. Our room included a private bath with separate shower and tub. There was a nice selection of natural and organic body soaps and lotions, shampoos and conditioners, as well as other essentials. The living room, dining room and kitchen are the common areas of the apartment. It was easy to curl up in the over-sized couch and peruse one of the books or magazines in the living room. In the kitchen we found supplies to make a cup of tea or coffee. There is also a refrigerator if you want to chill a bottle of wine or two, or stash away some treats. We slept like a log. The following morning, our hosts laid out a beautiful breakfast for us. Coffee, juice, salami, assorted slices of cheese, croissants, bread, butter, jam, and a granola-fruit-yoghurt parfait. Not enough? Have your eggs any way you like - omelet, scrambled, poached - served with a salsa on the side. Everything was freshly made or baked locally, and organic products/ingredients where possible. It was a great jump-start to our day. We got back late that night. As we tiptoed to our room we could hear muffled, friendly chatter but it quickly faded as we drifted off to another great night's sleep. We met the new guests in the morning and had a nice conversation over another stellar breakfast. After they left, we also got ready to check out. Before leaving, we had the opportunity to chat extensively with Ahuva and Bob and learn a little bit about their home and family. Ahuva and I chatted about cooking, something we both have in common. She and I could have talked all day if we both didn't already have other commitments. We felt so welcome by their hospitality that we didn't want to leave. Street parking is easy. Bob gives you a guest residential parking permit to hang in your car during your stay, but mind the signs so you don't park on the wrong side during street sweeping days. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt safe walking around at night. Wifi is available. The connection seemed to be best in the living room, less so in our room. For us, the price of our room for two nights was a better value than staying at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Our hosts were warm and friendly and couldn't do enough to make sure we were comfortable. They are on the top of the list of B&Bs to stay in LA.

As soon as you step foot into this lovely B&B, you'll instantly realize why it is the #1 B&B in LA…read more It is close to everything, is very comfortable, and the owners bend over backwards to make sure their guests are satisfied. We stayed in the cottage. It was serene and well-equipped with pleasant furnishings - full kitchen was a plus. The gourmet breakfasts are made to order and are divine. We will absolutely stay here the next time we are in LA!

We found our version of a little private Idaho in this airbnb, nicely tucked away but close to the…read moreSanta Monica Pier and beaches. This 300 Sq ft. bungalow included sleeping up to 4 people. The pool wasn't heated but the owners who lived onsite offered Epsom salts etc for an optimum hottub experience. The living quarters had an open floor plan that was just enough to kick back and relax in. We also liked the quietness of the neighborhood, with access to shopping and eating establishments within reach. The owners also have a rental in Joshua Tree that sounded interesting. Overall, it was an essential place for us to get away, recharge and relax. Recommended!

Amazing hidden gem . Very peaceful and relaxing . Host was amazing , very fast at responding . Only…read more10 minute drive to the beach and very close to lax . Highly highly highly suggest

Our favorite b&b in Santa Barbara, out of many to choose from. We have been staying here for 20…read moreyears every time we come to town. It's a charming property with a great location and is peaceful. It's our home away from home, and we have brought family and friends here over the years who all loved it too. Special breakfast service and happy hour each evening are so lovely and much more than the usual continental breakfast you'd get elsewhere. Dominique and her staff go out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and well taken care of. And McConnell's once cream is right around the corner! What else could you possibly wish for. We love this place!

We had a rocky start when we stayed here, as the address was a little off for our GPS, and we…read morecouldn't find the place! It was close to midnight when we arrived in LA, and when we called the place to ask how to get there, our sleepy greeter took us around in circles a few times, but we finally found it! We took a larger room [not the cottage, although it looked like a great place to stay for more privacy] which had sole use of one bathroom, and it was more than adequate for our needs. Sylvester served us a gorgeous breakfast every morning, and made sure we were off with bottled water every time we would leave. His demeanor in the morning was truly a great start to every day, and the breakfast was always fresh and HUUUGE portions! The parking is a bit of a pinch when it's full, as you end up somewhat squished between cars or in someone's way, but it was gated, which was lovely. The Secret Garden is situated right off the Sunset Strip, and very little legwork is needed to get to the heart of West Hollywood. For those who are more ambitious, you can walk into the hills, although it's a pretty steep walk. There are two gorgeous cats who walk around and will come and keep you company in your room, if you wish. :)

Always fun. Incredible dining and living experience. Never a dull moment. It's definitely a place…read moreI would return to for a relaxing weekend.