Dara was a wonderful host who responded quickly to any message. Her home is a beautiful healing haven, and is exactly as described. It's close to so many amenities - cool restaurants, bars, cafes and wholefoods. Plus a big bonus for me it was in walking distance of a yoga studio. The beach was so close and if you didn't want to walk to Santa Monica or you don't have a car, the bus is close by and easy and cheap. This is a great place to stay and I throughly recommend it. I'd love to go back.