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

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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!

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Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Sherman Oaks, CA

San Fernando Valley1 min walk
Universal Studios Hollywood8 min drive
Universal CityWalk9 min drive
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

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

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchen

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sherman Oaks

Located in Sherman Oaks, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Fernando Valley and La Brea Tar Pits, while Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or check out an event or a game at Dodger Stadium. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Sherman Oaks, CA

What's nearby

San Fernando Valley - 1 min walk
CBS Studio Center - 5 min drive
Universal Studios Hollywood - 8 min drive
Universal CityWalk - 9 min drive
Hollywood Boulevard - 18 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

juliet C., NOTTINGHAM

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We chose this cottage because we wanted to visit Universal and Warner Bros studios without the hassle of the I-5 and it was the perfect location and very peaceful. It had everything we needed and having sole use of the pool was a bonus. Michael was a great host, it was nice chatting with him and he gave us some tips on where to go.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

louise k.

28 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous home from home!

What a wonderful place to stay with all that you need, in a fab location and wonderful hosts. We will definitely be back. Thank you Michael and Laura 😊

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon o.

11 Aug 2018

The perfect base for LA!

The perfect location to see LA from! Clean & comfortable accommodation with the perfect hosts who nothing is to much trouble for! Will certainly visit again if in LA

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage Getaway

We had a wonderful time at this cottage. It was clean, in a good location for our needs and comfortable. The host was gracious and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid W., Lake St Louis

9 Mar 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Laura Palazzolo

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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