The pros ( and there are many more than listed)
1.Steven and Judy are very nice people. Totally responsive to even my smallest question.
2 This location is awesome. The neighborhood is very well maintained. Assuming you are here to enjoy the weather (perfect), the beach (beautiful) and the MDR and the Venice Beach vibes ( totally different from each other), you will enjoy your stay.
3. The unit is very thoughtfully stocked with 99% of everything one would need for a 4-week stay. (Small point: it had Swiffer sheets but no mop. I injured my leg and had stitches last week (totally unrelated to BnB) so was only able to sweep the floors.)
4. The artwork in the living room is very very nice (duh..only an old lady like me would notice much less care)
5. Even parking was a surprise. I never had to park more than a block away (but watch out for weekends)
6. TV and internet access is outstanding and fast.
The Cons...I would definitely stay here again BUT ONLY IF...
Screens are put on the two front windows (only three windows total and 3rd side window does have screen). It would have been nice to have some cross-breeze as the unit did get a little stuffy.
This may be a small thing as most folks will be out all day about the area but I had injured my leg and had to keep it elevated for two weeks (note: I did not mention screen issue to Steven & Judy...probably should have)
Two add'l small Cons...
1. The Kitchen. Sink is bar-size, no garbage disposal and faucet is awful ( again a bar faucet w/o a movable sprayer)
2. A van has started parking between the two buildings (I think both bldgs are Steven and Judy's) and often made it difficult to get to the trashcans. Today, I took pictures as it was impossible to get by it without moving the big trashcan around which I am not going to do. (Note.I left my two small trash bags along the passenger side of the van.)
Other thoughts
1. The walls are a bit thin and people talking in the stairway or clomping around can be noisy but only for very brief periods of time.
2. I bought and left a can opener ( small oversight in kitchen stocking (or maybe I just missed it))
3. Didn't cook on stove top but microwave does everything but walk, talk and chew gum.
4. Also bought a fly swatter and left it. (From when I was dumb enough to open the front windows (without screens))
5. Bed was very comfortable (NOTE to Steven and Judy...I washed the towels and linens before I read your instructions to leave them. Sheets are in dryer)