This is a decent place to stay if you're looking for a spot close to the beach for a quick stay. However, it does leave more to be desired for an extended stay. And it is definitely not ideal for two working professionals to work remotely.
The cons:
The street itself is not as nice as other parts of Venice with a number of people living out of their vans and cars.
The apartment floors could be cleaner but I understand that sand is hard to avoid this close to the beach. The utensils and cookware could be updated. No dishwasher is a bit inconvenient.
The walls were pretty thin and we could often hear conversations and music from neighbors, as well as cars driving by in the street.
Lastly, no flaw of the apartment but having a bit of an outdoor space/balcony for a chair and table would be really nice because of how small the place is, but the closest outdoor hangout space would be Venice beach (5-6 mins away).
The pros:
Mike and Alba are great and super responsive. When we needed an extra parking spot for a night, they were happy to accommodate. When some neighbors were playing music at all hours of day with a loud bass, it did seem to stop / became less loud after mentioning it to them (not sure if they had a role to play, but thanks if you did!).
Really really close to the beach.
Plenty of beach towels available for use.
Free parking is also a big plus so close to the beach.
Close and walkable to Abbot Kinney which has a number of great restaurants and shops.