A lovely spacious house that is literally both secluded and walking distance to everything. A really nice Venice spot. I’m a New Yorker so I prefer to walk - this house was a short 10 minutes to the trendy Abbott Kinney area, 15 minutes to the beach and boardwalk and 10 minutes to the canals - and there was plenty of street parking if friends stopped by - a rarity in this neighborhood! It is a clean, quiet house with a little garden in the back for lounging and lots of bedrooms and bathrooms for a family or group holiday. The kitchen is big, sleek and well-equipped with an electric kettle, an espresso machine and lots of charming cups and glasses. The management was great, they responded immediately with any questions and checked in midway through the trip. Only three issues - 1. Architecturally (nothing to do with the hosts!) the living room was large and comfortable but dark, with very little natural light so it felt a little gloomy. 2. The owner’s car is in the driveway blocking the garage so there is no parking spot. There’s plenty of street parking except for the street cleaning days - Monday and Tuesday mornings - and that’s a drag. 3. The sheets on all five beds in the house are polyester. Literally, no natural fibers. If you are a cancer survivor or aware of the effects of micro fibers on your body and the environment, I suggest you bring your own bedding. Otherwise, a perfect Venice retreat!