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“A gem in a secret garden”

Garden Cottage B & B

5 of 5 stars
Futuredesigner
Chicago, IL
Apr 10, 2008

We're preparing to pack up and leave our secret garden at The Garden Cottage, and it's very hard to go. This is Shangri La in Los Angeles. There are three accommodations, two in the house and our charming and separate garden cottage.

The B&B sits on a lovely residential street in the Miracle Mile district just a couple of blocks from the restaurants on 3rd. By car, it's about a half hour's drive from LAX.

Gracious hostess Ahuva takes you through the locked garden door into an eden of beautiful plants and trees, fragrant flowers and musical fountains. At night, Italian lights glow in the little garden nooks to light your way to the cottage door.

The private cottage is charming and more like home than the typical, studied B&B. Your lovely full breakfast of organic ingredients is served at the four-place kitchen table overlooking the garden. The full kitchen has everything you would need to set up housekeeping. There are fresh coffee beans in the freezer and a little grinder in the cabinet for early risers.

The sitting room has a settee and two chairs, built-in bookcases with family and film photos and a library of VHS tapes (that's right, no DVDs). There is a computer station with free Internet access.

The bathroom is spacious and the shower easily will hold two people. Amenities are not the little hotel-sized ones.

The queen-size bed in the airy bedroom is one of the best we've ever slept on anywhere, and the window overlooks the garden. There is a full-sized closet and built-in dresser. The TV and VCR face the bed for those who want to watch Jay Leno at night.

There are fresh-cut flowers everywhere. In the afternoon, Ahuva brings you a full bottle of wine with artisanal cheeses, fruit and melba toasts.

We paid $189 per night including taxes, and it was a great bargain. We stay in B&Bs frequently and wish that they could all be like this one. We should keep this secret garden a secret.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Absolutely everything, but the secret garden makes it magical.
    • Disliked — Absolutely nothing! This is about as close to perfect as a B&B can get
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Futuredesigner's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 65+
Member since: September 15, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Exceeded all expectations”

Garden Cottage B & B

5 of 5 stars
Becky1408
UK
Mar 23, 2008

I stayed with Ahuva and Bob for 9 nights and during that time they were unfailingly helpful and delightful. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless and extremely comfortable. There were many additional touches like the fresh flowers, snacks, fresh fruit every day, bottles of water and the maid service was impeccable. The breakfasts were delicious and served on time each morning when requested. Overall I am unable to offer any criticisms and would not hesitate to recommend it and hope to stay there again when I go to LA. Sue Davidge

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The attention to detail
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Becky1408's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 23, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Great Location-Great Value”

Garden Cottage B & B

5 of 5 stars
walpi
albuquerque, New Mexico
Mar 10, 2008

We decided to stay at the Garden Cottage based on the reviews from fellow TA travelers and we, and our California friends, were very pleased with our choice. This location was superb for all we needed to do in LA, and is especially close to shopping and Restaurant Row. Bob was wonderful in coaching us along by phone, step by step, when we got lost on the freeways - they all have confusingly similar names so be careful. We thought we had brought good directions with us, but guess not. Ahuva is a lovely lady who sure can cook a great breakfast. If we get a chance to return, we surely will. The value is excellent and far below the cost of traditional hotels in the area.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Nothing to Dislike
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
walpi's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: January 02, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event
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“A gem of a place!”

Garden Cottage B & B

5 of 5 stars
ariommac
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Feb 26, 2008

I spent three nights in LA in January on my way to Australia and as a single traveller I could not have been better cared for. The accommodation was superb, the breakfasts were just amazing, and Ahuva and Bob could not have been more helpful. This is a real gem of a place, in a very central location, and I felt so safe walking to and back from the nearby Grove, Farmer's Market and Beverly Hills centre. Well done Ahuva and Bob. I will recommend you to all my friends.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!
    • Disliked — N/A
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ariommac's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 01, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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“Wonderful, romantic getaway!”

Garden Cottage B & B

5 of 5 stars
onegaucho
San Diego, California
Dec 30, 2007

As the other reviews state, this is simply a wonderful B&B located in a very central area in LA. We weren't able to book the cottage but we had the garden room. It was still a very cozy room. The bathroom was well kept and the bed was very comfy.

It's also an incredible deal when you consider the prices of other hotels in the general area. Plus, the breakfast alone is probably one of the best we've ever had - very fresh, very tasty - especially the potatoes!

We will definitely be recommending this little getaway to our friends!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hosts, breakfast, garden, room
    • Disliked — Nothing at all!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
onegaucho's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: February 15, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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