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GORGEOUS HERMOSA HIDEAWAY
The lovely pictures of this unit are really accurate -- except it's even CLOSER to the beach than it appears!
Total privacy -- it's on the third floor, accessible by an outdoor staircase -- the whole top of the building is yours alone,and there is NO traffic noise!!! (I enjoyed the sound of mourning doves somewhere nearby)...The terrace is the whole length of the condo, with BBQ and Firepit and seating area! The neighbours on the lower two floors are very friendly, but not at all noisy. The ceilings are really high, and each room is so bright and airy -- we didn't even need to use the a/c. TVs in every room, internet use, 2 bathrooms -- what more could you need?
Our family (2 adults, 2 younger adults)spent 7 wonderful days over the July 4th holiday. We felt at home IMMEDIATELY -- the owner is a lovely lady, and she met us there as soon as our flight came in, and it was the smoothest transaction immaginable!
There are TWO private gated parking spots, which was great for when our guests visited. The condo is on a main (but not noisy) street, so street parking is next to impossible -- what a great perk!
Hermosa is a lovely beach town -- sophisticated but NOT pretentious -- good mix of young people, middle agers and young families -- everyone laid back and friendly and happy to tell you all about the town they are so proud to live in.
The beach is immaculate and HUGE -- and there are lifeguard stations. I booggie-boarded for the first time and felt like a kid again! Bicycles are even provided for a lovely ride along the strand!
Hermosa has many boutiques and restaurants well within walking distance from the condo, and even a 24 hour VON's grocery store and a pharmacy. Especially enjoyed JITTERS cafe -- great coffee, wonderful breakfast lunch and dinner -- only a block away (name may be changed soon -- ask the condo owner for directions). And Mickey's just down the road from Jitters is a very friendly little deli for supplies or pizza etc.
The condo is a great location for day-trips -- we spent time in L.A., Hollywood and Beverly Hills -- very accessible -- But it's a welcome relief to return "home" to peaceful Hermosa after the busy L.A. freeways, and enjoy an evening BBQ on your private terrace!
I would recommend this condo as a perfect and very safe home away from home, and infinitely better than staying in a boring and confining hotel room!!! It's perfectly suited for a romantic holiday, a family holiday or a friends get-together!
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