This is really the best deal in the city! John is an excellent host and communicated with me so well throughout the booking process and during my stay. I didn't rent a car during my visit, but didn't need one at all. Many buses are available for a dollar ride and it was easy to navigate around. I took a shuttle from LAX airport to catch the 3 bus to Santa Monica for a $1 fare. At John's home, the room is exactly as described and fit my needs perfectly. It was clean, roomy, quiet, and private. Best of all, John's home is in beautiful Santa Monica. The neighborhood is safe and it's within leisurely walking distance to the beach and plenty of great eateries. If you're up to walking further for another 15 or 20 minutes, there's downtown SM with tons of shopping, eating, and exploring to do. I was able to bus it to the Getty Center a bit further north in Malibu and I highly recommend visiting this treasure trove if you have a chance! Thanks for such an awesome stay, John!