Title: Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96183260&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood Cottage in Torrance with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood ![Terrace/patio - Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood (Torrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96183300/96183260/22ea39aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood (Torrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96183300/96183260/ac6caf76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood (Torrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96183300/96183260/9d5469d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood (Torrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96183300/96183260/w1143h927x0y7-134c7dee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood (Torrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96190000/96183300/96183260/8e729fd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of yesteryear at this Lovely Cottage, nestled in South Torrance's most desirable streets. The country kitchen boasts chef-grade appliances, while the backyard offers an outdoor kitchen with BBQ and a spa alongside an eight-foot deep pool. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood This Lovely Cottage sitting on one of the most desirable streets in South Torrance, this home is one of the famed "Story book Houses" with pitched roof, quaint front porch and white picket fence. These homes evoke a charming feeling of yester-year, reminiscent of a simpler time of authenticity, . Downstairs you'll find a remodeled country kitchen with chef's grade appliances (Viking stove, Sub-Zero fridge), wine fridge, living room with fireplace, dining area, family room, two bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and another bathroom. Think the house is great? The back yard is amazing! There are multiple access points to the huge backyard featuring a built in outdoor kitchen with BBQ, refrigerator and sink, stamped concrete, spa, and eight foot deep pool with diving board. This home is a short walk to Sea-Aire Golf Course, and the most festive Christmas holiday lights display the South Bay has to offer and 2 miles drive to the Torrance Beach or 3 miles to Redondo Beach ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House, Multiple Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Destination #33) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106830000/106821100/106821049/5f8c9b9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fabulous 6 Bedroom , 4 Bath Pool W/jacuzzi Home Orange - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=106821049&PinnedHotelID=106821049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117970000/117962100/117962001/3154c298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 12 Mi to Dtwn LA: Family Home w/ Patio + Yard! 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Please pull the empty trash bins back to the property the day after holiday Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 BL-LIC-043764 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located by the sea, this cottage is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Torrance. World Cruise Center and Long Beach Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and RMS Queen Mary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Kia Forum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lovely cottage 2 miles from the beach in quiet neighborhood Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had a fantastic time at this place. Perfect location! The house was perfect for kids, with plenty of space and a lovely backyard. Pool was a little chilly but the hot tub was nice to have as an option when the pool was too cold for the little ones ! We can't wait to come back! ##### Michelle M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie H. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful It was great location had the best time tysm ##### Stacie H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was spacious and had a great outdoor area with a pool and a spa. This was perfect for a family stay. ##### Gregory Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariliz K. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### California stay Location was great. Perfect size for my family. Had a wonderful stay. Didn’t get to use the pool because it was too cold but we would definitely stay again if we are in town! ##### Mariliz K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aravag A. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feedback lovely and quiet neighborhoodthe house was clean lots of nice amenities ##### Aravag A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ulrike R. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing outside area We loved spending time with the family in this cosy house with the great outside area. We also loved the small golf course down the road. ##### Ulrike R. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place We had a great time at this place--it was as described. Lots of light coming into the living room/dining room area--central to our get-togethers. We enjoyed the backyard with the hot tub and pool. I walked down to the beach or explored the beautiful neighborhood every day. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### elaine m. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Nice location, house needs a little attention. Would have been nice to swim, needs a pool heater. Beds were very comfortable. The house and outside area was nice. ##### elaine m. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sidsel F. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in a well-equipped house. Great stay in a lovely and very well-equipped cottage. The house had everything we needed for a stay of 7 days as a family with two kids. The location was, although not that close to the sea, in a very nice quiet neighbourhood. The house in itself was cosy and had a wonderful atmosphere. We would stay here again if we were in the area and needed a home away from home. ##### Sidsel F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie B. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family home Such a lovely place for making memories with family. Equipment for babies on premises. Light-filled home, large well equipped kitchen. Backyard oasis. It was better than we had hoped for, and we’ll never forget the fun we had here. ##### Leslie B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Adrian R. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We had a lovely time with family here, There was an issue with the oven not heating correctly when we contacted the owner they provided us with an small tabletop oven which was sufficient for our needs.The property could benefit from some TLC but nothing that would affect any stay here. The location was ideal its a lovely safe neighbourhood, close to beaches and shopping.I would recommend a stay here. ##### Adrian R. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### doctorb22 14 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay This place was very clean and just as advertised. And our host was very quick to respond to every message sent. I do have to apologize for not cleaning as much as we would have liked prior to leaving. A late final night and early morning departure curtailed our intentions, so I apologize for that. And thank you for letting us stay in your home. It was a great experience and would definitely recommend. The hot tub and pool were used multiple times and were a great added bonus! ##### doctorb22 Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn A. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and amenities This house was a great fit for 4 adults – large kitchen and dining area, comfortable beds, hot tub, quiet location, and beautiful neighborhood. (They did have furnishings and equipment for babies, too.) Even if you have never played golf, I highly recommend walking up the hill to the city park to play a fun round on their 9 hole short course. The house is older so it is worn in places but in good condition. Although clean on the surface, the four star rating is because it needs a deep clean. ##### Dawn A. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### kay a. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House The house was very nice and roomy for us. Except for no dish towels or hand towels the house was well supplied. Oven took a long time to heat up but did work. All in all we enjoyed especially the hot tub! ##### kay a. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory B. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in the South Bay! This was our second stay at "Lovely Cottage..." and we love this house. The owners are so easy to communicate with and they respond almost immediately to questions via the VRBO app. Our flight from the east coast arrived early at 8:45am and although check in was not until 3:00pm we messaged the owners requesting early check in. They said the property was ready and allowed us to check in around 12:00pm noon. We lived in Torrance for many years, practically in the same neighborhood so we know the area very well. It always feels like coming home when we stay here. I highly recommend "Lovely Cottage...". We are already looking forward to our next trip back home to Torrance and our stay at this awesome house. ##### Gregory B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. 20 May 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This house was in a nice neighborhood and situated closely to shopping, dining, beach and more. We enjoyed the hot tub almost every day. The outdoor kitchen is a nice touch. A small park is within walking distance which made it nice for our kiddos. There is multiple opportunities for improvement that could make this a 5 start stay: overall cleanliness, no broom/vacuum to clean, pool heater not working so the pool was freezing, no wash cloths/hand towels or pool towels, couch was covered but kept slipping off and needs cleaned, the bed in the upstairs small guest room needs replaced as the mattress sinks to the middle, buildup in the tub/shower areas. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wanda L. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and Bright We enjoyed our stay. Everyone had their own bedroom and shared the spacious kitchen, dining room and living room. We wished we had more time to enjoy the very nice backyard. We were pleased with the size of this home and how our family was able to spend time together on the main floor. The neighborhood was very nice, near the shopping plaza and better yet the beach. Less than 10 minutes drive to the beach, boardwalks and restaurants. Our issues were, the 2nd floor shower door needs to be replaced as it does not close and we had to place a towel on the floor to catch shower water. The kitchen faucet is broken and must be replaced. Very hard mattresses on the second floor bedrooms. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. ##### Wanda L. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Virginia P. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destination Los Angeles The location is excellent. It's a short drive to everything we need. We did encounter some issues such as light bulb at the upstairs bathroom started to smoke. We contacted the host and was immediately repaired. We were not able to use the swimming pool because the water was cold and maintenance was done on a Friday until Saturday and was not available to use. The outdoor facilities such as patio chairs, tables are very dusty. The kitchen faucet and bathroom faucet seem to be on hot and quite difficult to get cold water. Other than those, my grandkids were happy and we had a great time. ##### Virginia P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Danyll M. 7 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving stay We stayed here for Thanksgiving...however, ther was a double oven...the large side didn't work. We ended up squeezing our turkey into the small little oven, then had to bake all the side dishes one at a time after the turkey. The owner dropped a nice gift card to make up for the inconvenience. They couldn't get a repairman to respond because of the holiday. The hot tub was Luke warm when we arrived. The digital displays were clouded over so you couldn't read them . So, figuring out how to increase temp was impossible. So, we didn't use it. They were missing some of the basics in the kitchen. Couldn't find a can opener that worked. Some of the cupboard doors were jacked up and wouldn't close...we had a toddler so it was a bit bothersome. The backyard was lovely. The owners communicated well. The house overall was comfortable and had some great potential...but needed touchup paint indoors to make it look fresh. ##### Danyll M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sandra S. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### “Cottage” in South Torrance needs renovation The description is misleading. I guess that “cottage” means “run down”. The house would be acceptable, even quite nice if the owners took the care to update it to today’s rental standards. The owners clearly do not care about giving their clientèle a positive experience. The bathrooms, doors and windows are terribly run down, probably have never been renovated. The upstairs bathroom sink is too small to even wash one’s face, and no countertop. The kitchen dishes were mismatched and chipped—the best ones had a Christmas design. The dishes and frypans were probably leftover from the 70s, as were the bedsheets—synthetic and non-matching bedsheets. Having said that, the backyard and pool area was lovely as is the neighborhood. In my view, it would be of minimal cost to bring the rental up-to-date considering the price the owners ask. It is quite insulting to veteran travelers/house renters to find this level of 30 or 40-year old remants of dishes, sheets and toys in the cabinets, and bathrooms that are not up to standard. My husband had to wait all day for the So.Cal gas technician to show up to investigate a bad gas smell one morning. Very disappointing and not up to usual VRBO standards. ##### Sandra S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gabriel G. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Poor Condition I'll summarizes what we encountered as best as possible to provide a true report of the condition and usability: Pros: \* The house was located in a nice neighborhood with Redondo Beach and Redondo Pier nearby. \* Layout of the house is good, with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs, though one of the downstairs bedrooms was a pass-thru room to the laundry. Cons: most everything else. \* The condition of the house was so poor that we departed one-day early. \* Beds were made and things looked tidy at first, but otherwise it didn't look very or feel clean. \* Pillows and mattress covers are badly stained, including the ones on at least one bed on arrival. \* Dirty light switches, dirty windows and counters in the kitchen. \* Floors didn't appear vacuumed or cleaned in a long time with hair and dust balls around/under beds and furniture. \* MOLD on nearly every window sill and tracks, especially in the downstairs bedroom which we found after lifting the blinds. I say found, because 3 of our 5 family members started coughing pretty bad the day after we arrived and it lingered until the evening after we left, which was a day early. We had windows cracked every night just to try and air out the house a bit. \* The stove and oven did not function properly, which a previous guest noted that one side didn't work back in the fall, but we couldn't get either side to work, only a couple of the stove top burners. Many more negatives but review length is capped. Would NOT stay again! ##### Gabriel G. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra F. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a very nice property, Hostess was very helpful. ##### Sandra F. Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was just as described. Quiet neighborhood, close to the beach. ##### Kim H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamra O. 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family visit Lovely neighborhood lovely house easy for a good family visit much better than staying in a hotel room ##### Tamra O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer W. 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is in a charming quiet neighborhood close to the water. The house itself has so much charm and is very relaxing. The beds are also very comfortable to fall into after a long day of exploring or beaching. Check-in and out was painless and owners respected your privacy. Will 100% be staying here next time I'm in SoCal. ##### Jennifer W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ---