What is great base in Santa Monica! A quiet spot tucked away, yet so convenient to supermarket shopping (literally around the corner) and the shops, cafes and restaurants of the Main Street precinct (10 minute walk). We are walkers and enjoyed a day exploring Santa Monica to the north and the Abbot Kinney precinct to the south. The place itself exceeded our expectations.....a very comfortable king sized bed in a separate room, dressing room and a well equipped bathroom with the best shower. Then a huge living, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceiling which gave such a sense of space and light. There is also a laundry downstairs. The apartment is over the garage where you park, with internal stairs leading to the space. It faces onto a rear lane....so not much of a view outside, but is very private and we were out most of the time, so we weren't looking for views. We were there in February but the temperature inside was very comfortable and there is a thermostat that you can control. There are also ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room. Tom has thought of everything...the kitchen is very well equipped with all the essential tools as well as oils, spices etc. There is laundry detergent provided and all the usual bathroom supplies. Tom was an excellent host. He was easy to communicate with prior to our stay, gave us an excellent welcome and introduction and then followed up on our second day to check all was fine. It was a nice balance of being available and welcoming yet not over the top. We spent three nights here and would definitely return when next in LA. Thanks Tom.