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Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio

Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio

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Welcome to our charming, private and affordable "Contemporary Cottage".
The entire pool area is private for our guests!
This is your view of the private pool from the Cottage.
Outdoor dining under an umbrella for daytime shade or with solar lights at night
This 5 burner propane Bar-b-que is the perfect way to cook in warm weather!

Overview of Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Where you'll be staying

Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Popular LocationSan Fernando Valley1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversal Studios Hollywood8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversal CityWalk9 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio

Tucked away in a peaceful setting with lush landscaping is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of LA. The Contemporary Cottage has the charm of a country cottage on the outside, with a fresh, contemporary design on the inside with a full kitchen. Or, fire up the patio grill and have a barbecue in a shady garden overlooking your private pool.

OPTION: Pool Heating - There is an additional charge to heat the pool.

The Guest House has a living room with high ceilings and a fireplace, as well as a separate full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. It is furnished for your comfort, including a high-end sofa bed, a 40” TV with both Cable and 'Roku' channels that includes 'Netflix' movies and 'Pandora' music. The bedroom also has a TV with 'Roku'. Plus we have free wireless Internet. There are private indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as your own washer and dryer.

The French doors in the living room open out to a brick patio, lovely landscaping, and a large pool for your enjoyment.

Unrestricted street parking is always available, and you have a private gate entrance with keyless code boxes for both gate and Cottage..

Your hosts, Michael and Laura, live in the main house, and are happy to help make your visit to Los Angeles very memorable!

If you book with us, we require that every guest sign a liability waiver for pool and BBQ Grill use.

We follow Enhanced Cleaning guidelines between stays.

Property manager

Michael and Laura Palazzolo
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect our rules: No Smoking No Pets No Parties

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sherman Oaks

Located in Sherman Oaks, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Universal CityWalk and Rodeo Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Crypto.com Arena or Dodger Stadium. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • San Fernando Valley - 1 min walk
  • Warner Brothers Studio - 7 min drive
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 8 min drive
  • Walt Disney Studios - 8 min drive
  • Universal CityWalk - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Van Nuys Station - 8 min drive
  • North Hollywood Station - 8 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min walk
  • Panda Express - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Robin Hood British Pub - 2 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Visitor
As always Michael, we have a great stay at the cottage. See you again in December 2019.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

5/5 Excellent

Ingrid W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place plus great pool
Overall a very nice place to stay when in LA. Michael, the host, was very accommodating and helpful. If we are in the area again, we wouldn't hesitate staying at "The Contemporary Cottage" again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Judy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Cozy Retreat
The cottage was a perfect place for my husband and I to come home to every night after spending time with our family nearby. It was also wonderful waking up there and having a quiet breakfast while enjoying the beautiful scene just outside our door. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
The guest cottage was spacious and inviting. We were able to relax and enjoy our visit. The owner is a very nice,friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely oasis
Lovely cottage, helpful, communicative hosts. Will certainly return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Laura Palazzolo

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Hello! We are Laura and Michael Palazzolo.
We were both born and raised in Los Angeles, but we have been fortunate to have traveled all over the world, and we look forward to hosting travelers from near and far.

We met working at Universal Studios Tour may years ago, and we still live only a few minutes away from one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles.

Laura knows a lot about homes as a director for many shows on HGTV (Home and Garden Television) - She is currently working on the network's #1 show 'House Hunters' and travels all over the country on a regular basis.

Michael also used to work in Television production, and he is now devoting his time and attention to being an excellent vacation rental host.

Our favorite American city besides Los Angeles is Chicago, IL and our favorite vacation destination is Hawaii. Michael's heritage is Italian, and Italy is our very favorite country to visit!

And a song that that makes us happy is what else: 'HAPPY' by Pharell Williams! And that is how we want you to feel when you check in and check out of our 'Contemporary Cottage'!

Why they chose this property

This cozy cottage is tucked away in the back of a historic property built in 1936, and has some Hollywood history attached to it. The original owners were famous movie stars named Joan Blondell and Dick Powell. At the height of their career, they bought this Sherman Oaks ranch as a 'country home' that originally included horse stables and a chicken coup. This special home has had only four owners in over 70 years. The current owners are the Palazzolo Family who have happily lived here for more then 20 years.

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