I have stayed in several airbnb places in Venice and Santa Monica and this one is easily the best, for many reasons.

Location: perfectly situated between Rose Avenue and Abbot Kinney and just a few minutes from the beach.

Value: very affordable and you get so much for what you pay for - your own private studio and entrance, plenty of space, bike access. Very clean and well maintained. For a couple, this is a no-brainer.

Hosts: Tony and Claudia are honestly two of the loveliest people I have ever met. They are kind, friendly, helpful, responsive, funny, genuine and generous. They let me leave my bike and suitcase in their garage while I did a quick trip to SF after my stay. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them a drink or help them out if they were in need. Salt of the earth people.

I wish I could have stayed here longer but it was already booked out and I'm not at all surprised. It's a brilliant place run by fantastic people. Don't hesitate - click 'book'. You won't regret it.