Blanca and Paul were very welcoming and friendly, and of course sweet Lola. They gave us ideas on some things we should do, Paul even gave us boogie boards for the beach, and Blanca made sure we remembered sunscreen. It was like staying with close friends or family. The shower was incredible and the bed was very comfortable! I'd say the only negative thing would be the parking, but Paul was willing to move his vehicle in the drive way for us. The neighborhood looks a little iffy at night, but during the day everyone is very pleasant. It's also close to just about everything. Venice and Santa Monica was maybe a 10 minute drive and Hollywood was about 15 min. Overall, I'd recommend staying here. It's not as private as a motel or hotel but it's definitely for cozy!