So this was the most disappointing stay of my trip. Not only was the location deliberately inaccurate to pull you in, but the lack of care / confusion for checking in, rude short answers and untidy space made it all the worse. They barefaced lied to me about the space being closer to the beach than on the original description which was kind of hilarious.
I've never left a bad review in my life but felt like this needed one just to warn others in advance. If you're a rough traveller used to being neglected and ok with roughing things out to stressfully orientate yourself in a strange space for a mildly cheaper stay (which it's not as the hidden cleaning fee made it just as expensive as any other motel in Venice beach) then go for it. Otherwise not worth it.