This AirBnB is a little haven all on its own for several special reasons: It sits on the edge of playful beach life and the bustle of LA lounges and restaurants, and it balances quite uniquely between tourist life as well as local living. The residence places itself exactly perfectly to avoid the use of the automobile, yet allowing access to groceries and well-placed eateries. The house itself clearly balances a personal sense of artistry as well as pragmatism, with clever use of space with spiral stairs, and access to both the canals and the back alley. The owners' display of their own art is impeccable, framed by the sense of workmanship of the ADU build, with ideal water pressure for showering in the summer. Moreover, without any use of air conditioning, the well-placed windows channel the ocean air without retaining the humidity. There is truly a perk we'd recommend indulging in - using the tandem canoe to explore the labours of love expressed by the neighbors' architectural environs, the beautiful houses, while still feeling embedded in the community. We would easily head down to Washington Street and use this unique opportunity to conduct groceries, as the canal edges are public! For an experience that is unmatched, one that isn't defined by LA sprawl, nor exclusive beach life, this is the place that gets you that evasive blend.