Our month long stay at this unit was an enjoyable one besides some mishaps. The location of this unit is right at the end of the touristy section of the Venice boardwalk and near the start of the more laidback section going towards the pier. Walking/biking from the unit everyday to see the ocean and sunsets was special. Amenities built into this unit were recently updated and better than most Airbnb's we've stayed at so we didn't need to make many adjustments when moving in. The unit is upstairs so whenever the temperature outside was above 70 degrees it would get warm inside considering there's no A/C. Anything below that temperature was fine as there is a heater in the unit. There is one washer/dryer shared among six units, which also seem to be Airbnb's, that has seen some use but worked for our needs. The parking space for this unit is tight, one side has a concrete wall and utility pole at the end, so whenever the space next to us was occupied the only way we could get our car to fit was backing up into it. Luckily we had a compact SUV so it was alright but if you have a larger car I'd be concerned with the parking situation. Basic utilities (essentials) provided were minimal, as listed in the listing so keep that in mind when you arrive. As for the host we had some communication issues regarding some concerns we had near the beginning of our stay but that communication improved as time went on. They also accommodated our requests whenever we had any which was a plus. And one last thing, we learned over time is that the unit was managed by a property management firm that manages many other properties. So if you're looking for a more traditional/old school Airbnb relationship with your host this is not it. Overall I'd say the stay was good value considering the price for the location and amenities.