I rented Emmanuel and Kathy's apartment for a week. It's a great base for exploring LA and the surrounding area. It takes about 30-45 minutes to drive to LA depending on traffic. After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the jacuzzi or just sit on the terrace and look at the ocean. When booking, I was concerned about the lack of AC in the apartment. Believe me - it is not needed. There is some sort of micro climate here, with temperatures a few degrees lower than in LA and a light breeze from the ocean. Appartment is surrounded by the sounds of animals and birds, mainly peacocks and squirrels. There are also tiny lizards running around. The apartment is equipped with everything you need for a few days stay. My daughter watched TV channels not available in Europe, for a teenager this was a big plus of the stay :-). Very good contact with the. host. Definitely RECOMMEND!