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Our Secret Garden guests from all over the world give their comments about their stay with us and their special host, Raymond. These comments are a reflection of our service and commitment to a pleasurable stay here in Los Angeles. Thanks to all and it is a great pleasure to serve you! 

"...There are not words to tell you how much we enjoyed staying at the Secret Garden and meeting you.  It was so much fun. With all the “new” family and friends we met, we felt like we were entertaining from home.

As you know, I coordinated the housing for eleven people and you made it so easy.  We did not hear a single complaint.  Thank you so much for your wonderful attention to all of us but especially to Mom.  It isn’t easy for an 81 year old to feel at home but Mom truly did.  She will be talking about her stay at the Secret Garden for a long time to come.

The food was wonderful. The peacefulness was wonderful and you were wonderful..." Jane, Georgia
"We can't even begin to describe what a wonderful stay we've had at the SECRET GARDEN.  The cottage was beautiful and quiet, the food was indescribably delicious and the host.....
well, the host made us feel like one of the family.  Your Inn is "one of a kind" and has changed our views on where to stay in Los Angeles.  Never again THE MERIDIAN.  From now on, we'll stay at the SECRET GARDEN!"  Andrew H. Schmidt, Pixar Animation Studios and Linda Chan, San Francisco, Ca.
"You have an uncanny way of bringing people together and bringing out the  best.....
You were privy to a "special" moment with our Sharon.  I'm so glad you had the piano here, and that Sharon was willing to sing in front of you.  And thanks for telling Les to take the picture.
 
We'll see you again, next time in L.A."  Fondly, Les & Amy - our stay at Secret Garden B&B
"The moment you arrive, you're home at Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast."
"In Hollywood, where gossip is a tonic, the Secret Garden keeps its promise to comfort and pamper its guests in the seclusion of a  private home, moments above Sunset Blvd."
"The Secret Garden secret is Raymond - your host and your friend even before you've met him.  He cooks, he pampers, he sets the stage for comfort, and fortifies your travels with the best breakfasts you've ever eaten!"
"Long after I returned home to Vermont from the Secret Garden in Hollywood, the memory of Raymond's breakfasts and care lingered."
' "Hollywood" and "home" are words that rarely exist in the same sentence, but at Raymond's Secret Garden, they mean the same thing - comfort, care, convenience and the best cooking you can imagine!'
"Raymond:  I need some of your care and quesadillas right now! Of course if you were here, we'd call it the Frozen Garden, rather than the Secret Garden!  Wishes for your happiness and health in the new year." Mickey Myers from Stowe, Vermont
"A house of superlatives and a very special master.  We regret our departure. Thanks a lot." Hubert & Elena Miller, Germany - Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast
"Secret Garden - The best B & B I have been to in England, Germany, or the US!" Howard Cato, Chicago, Illinois
"The most wonderful time I've ever had at a B & B.  Thank you for everything Secret Garden.  I'll be back." J. McCrary, Tucson, Arizona
"Wow!  Your French toast should be trademarked.  It's the best in the U.S.A.  We were very much at home." Mr. & Mrs. Tullio Amandini, Italy - Secret Garden B&B visit
"Thank you so much.  You made L.A. a home for us and our children.  Where to go, where to shop - all the inside scoop.  All this and a real house and real food too." The Ted Harvey Family, Brooklyn, New York -our stay at the Secret Garden B&B
"Fixing up an apartment is a challenge, especially in a strange city where one doesn't have the first clue where to buy ANYTHING. Thanks to your intimate knowlege of Los Angeles retailing, I FOUND EVERYTHING I needed, conventional and obscure, at the lowest possible price! You're the best!' WGM, Los Angeles - tribute to the host of Secret Garden B&B
"I just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for everything. In my business I get to stay at many Inn's and B&B's throughout Calif. I must tell you, although I have stayed in fancier places, also far more expensive, I have never experienced the warmth and hospitality such as The Secret Garden. You made our difficult time so enjoyable that we both really want to return. " Patti Hunt, Senior Account Executive, In-Room Cityguide, San Francisco
"What a fun experience to spend the past 4 days with you. It really felt like being in an old friend's home and we hope to be back soon. Also, thanks for including our son--I know he enjoyed it. We hope you can come to Sonoma County sometime and visit us." Jay & Diane
"The kind of bed and breakfast you desire to find. This is a place with warmth, humor, and that little extra something (that devilish delight). This is all you!! My sincerest gratitude to you for sharing with us. Your generosity has inspired both Richard and me" Sara, my Secret Garden B&B visit
'Thank you so much. Staying here (Secret Garden) was a wonderful start to our vacation. We will be returning to visit you next time we are in California. We will let you know about Martha's cookbook." Donna Schwarz & Ralph W. Taylor
"We had so much fun, the place was great & the food- delicious! Thanks Raymond & Neal." Chris Jones & Sherry Dodd, Colorado Springs - our stay at Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast