This was just the most lovely rental -- easy, beautiful, well-located, cozy. It's a small, airy, bright cottage among the "walk streets" of Venice. We used only a fraction of what we could have used--there's a lovely garden/sitting area that we admired but didn't use. We also didn't cook but easily could have: it's a beautifully appointed kitchen. We watched the television a bit, using the smart tv to access our Amazon account, and the bathroom is super. The bed is really comfortable. The many windows have cross-breezes that allow the cottage to cool incredibly quickly on a hot day. We loved walking in the area; the pedestrian-only walkways between the houses were a revelation, & combined with the Venice canals we basically found ourselves doing an impromptu all-day self-guided architectural walking tour, better than a day in a museum. Mel was supremely easy to communicate with and fabulously helpful. She gives you what you need but with a light touch--friendly, personable, & down-to-earth. When we return to LA we will try to stay here again.