Michael is a great host. He's courteous, gives you your space, and was flexible. Since the timing worked out, Michael allowed us to check-in earlier than the usual time. This was extremely helpful for us to give us time to drop off our bags, settle in and start our day in lovely Santa Monica. The room is clean, spacious enough for a couple, and has an ensuite bathroom as stated in the description. Also, the neighborhood is safe and in a convenient location (close enough for a good walk to the beach, but far enough away from beach traffic). We had a car with us and didn't have any trouble finding parking, which was another plus. Overall, great experience.