10/10 Excellent
Carolin J.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolin J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Contemporary Cottage - An LA Oasis with Private Heated Pool and Patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sherman Oaks, CA
- CBS Studio Center4 min drive
- Universal Studios Hollywood6 min drive
- Universal CityWalk7 min drive
- Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa 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.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash used dishes and silverware and put in drying rack next to sink.
Please take out the laundry basket located in the bottom drawer under the TV in the bedroom. Please put used sheets and towels inside the basket.
Please take all interior trash bags, and open kitchen door to the outside - 15 feet to the right, you will see 2 small bins for both regular and recycle trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
Property Registration Number HSR19-003111
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 Santa Monica Beach and Echo Park Lake, while Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dodger Stadium or L.A. Live. Snorkelling and waterskiing 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
- CBS Studio Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Universal Studios Hollywood - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
- Warner Brothers Studio - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
- Universal CityWalk - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Hollywood Boulevard - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whole Foods Market Juice Bar - 17 min walk
- Starbucks - 9 min walk
- El Pollo Loco - 9 min walk
- Carl's Jr. - 2 min drive
- Hugo's Restaurant - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee B.
12 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renee B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
Mike L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rod Currie
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace in LA
Rod Currie
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine P.
1 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Christine P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse J.
22 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The oasis
Jesse J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
29 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Amy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
26 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Tours
Jamie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
22 August 2023
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Birthday Week
Mary G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
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20 August 2024
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Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
19 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful guest house
Jason A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Trish H.
2 May 2024
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Sarah L.
17 September 2024
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Wonderful stay
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Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony S.
19 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Anthony S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
lauren a.
15 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only good things to say!
lauren a.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth B., New Jersey
27 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
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Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
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23 June 2024
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10/10 Excellent
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9 March 2024
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Ingrid W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy O.
29 February 2024
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Judy O.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dereck C. D.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LA Trip
Dereck C. D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
J. B.
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage in Fabulous Neighborhood
J. B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marianne g.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Marianne g.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah A.
31 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely oasis
Deborah A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine P., Danville
6 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving weekend
Christine P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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'!
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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