Melissa's place was great! It's in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood and the guesthouse itself is off the street so it was very private and safe. Very quick drive to Santa Monica beach! If you have a car be weary of the street signs posted where you can and can not park due to street cleaning, permits etc. We did get a ticket. However Melissa was helpful by letting us use her parking spot whenever we couldn't find one. Thanks Melissa!