Our stay with Dorothy in her beautiful home was such an enjoyable time for us from start to finish. We were warmly welcomed by Dorothy on arrival and introduced to her incredible husband Dan. Next we were shown to our room, which should really be described more as a suite! It was delightful and so light and airy and very spacious with amazing views from the many large windows. On top of this we also had access to the roof terrace, giving 360º views of the area, including the beach. The small kitchen area meant we could buy breakfast things and enjoy breakfast itself on the roof terrace. The house is convenient for restaurants and shops, including a couple of places where bikes are for hire. You can cycle to the far side of Santa Monica on safe cycle lanes. The Venice canals are close by and definitely worth a wander around. Dorothy spoke to us every day and made sure we had everything we needed and offered help if there was anything we were unsure of. We really wished we had spent longer at Dorothy' s, but we will know for next time!!