Stayed for one night at Michael's place. The house is located in a safe area. It is very well kept and the bedroom is private with a very comfortable bed. Michael is incredibly accommodating and also helpful in suggesting things to do in the area. I enjoyed walking around the Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade my first day (which is a short and totally manageable walk from the house) and took an uber to Hollywood the next day and waked to the Grove for late afternoon shopping (round trip transportation only costed me around $20). Great spot to stay since it's not too close to the bustle of the Santa Monica Beach area but easily accessible to the many attractions in the area.