This house is lovely, well decorated, relatively quiet for its proximity to the beach, and has a nice acoustic guitar which I very much enjoyed playing! The house was pretty easy for drivers to find, and the neighborhood seemed safe, though we didn't go out after dark. The small, private courtyard was wonderful for morning meditation and guitar playing and then coffee and conversation. The kitchen is nicely appointed and the open floor plan is wonderful. We were just there overnight and didn't use appliances or cook, but appreciated the nice knives, wine glasses, French press, and pleasant lighting. We encountered one of the two dogs resident in the compound and it was sweet.
When I'm on vacation sleeping is my greatest goal and Emma's place scored very well here. We were three friends and used three separate beds and were all very happy with our sleep. Comfy beds and pillows! The upstairs floor is a little squeaky (what second-story wood floor isn't?!) so if you are a light sleeper maybe bring plugs or a sound machine or take a melatonin. The bathrooms were nice and the shower instructions were good to have. Towels were quality and plentiful.
Location was excellent if you want to visit Venice and the beach. If you are going to Hollywood, as we were, know that your rides will cost between thirty-five and eighty dollars one-way for mid-to-premium Uber service.