We had a wonderful time staying at Andy & Aaron's place! Their place is clean, comfortable, has well-equipped kitchen, parking, and a great location! Easy walk to the beach, to restaurants on Washington Street, and shops/restaurants along Venice Boardwalk. If the beach is too cold and waves too rough, there is a nice swimming area with warmer water within easy walking distance. We kayaked in the Marina, tried stand-up paddleboarding, spent an afternoon at the Santa Monica Pier, and biked along the path down to The Strand. Andy & Aaron were very quick to respond to questions, which we really appreciated! Strongly recommend this place if you want a vacation near the beach.