A cool little apartment in a really good location and Leslie is a welcoming host with extensive knowledge of the local area. Depending on how fast you walk, it’s 15 minutes to the beach, where there are some local restaurants, and 30 minutes to the centre of Santa Monica. The kitchen is well-equipped so you can prepare simple meals on the two-ring burner, ideal if you have been to the excellent Farmers Market, and there is plenty of storage space for your luggage. There’s a shaded outdoor sitting area you can use if the weather is warm. Everything was spotless when we arrived. Only quibble is that the bathroom is rather cramped. I’d definitely recommend it.