Leslie was a great host. She met us at the pied-a-terre and was very accommodating of our earlier arrival time. We had a car with us and it was really accessible with ample free parking. We would recommend having a car as LA is so spread out however there is a bus right near the pied-a-terre that brings you right into downtown santa monica for just $1.
The decor in the pied-a-terre is really lovely and it's kept very clean. Leslie provides lots of lovely shampoos, conditioners, body wash and moisturiser and there is a hob, microwave and filter coffee maker. One thing I would note is that the ventilation is quite poor and there is no air conditioning so it can get quite dead and stuffy in the heat.
There is wifi, which is ok, and there is no TV but there is no need for it when there is so much to do in the gorgeous area. The beach is a 5 min walk away, there is lots of hiking and exploring at your fingertips in Pacific palisades and Santa Monica and the greater LA area are all quite close by. Leslie leaves lots of great tips for places to eat and hiking trails to try and she is happy to help out with any questions or queries you might have. A great host!