Julie was one of the warmest, most welcoming hosts I've experienced on Airbnb. She met us on arrival and gave an extensive tour of her home including a bunch of goodies from the spa she runs. She told us due to the last minute booking she didn't have time to get a bottle of wine she typically greets her guests with, so left a $20 bill on the counter to buy our own.

Coming from a small Brooklyn apartment, the amount of space felt luxurious. The rooms were larger than I was expecting from the photographs and there are a number of facilities on site that made the overall experience better than just the apartment. The hot tub, pool and gym were some of the amenities. We borrowed Julie's bikes and rode to the beach nearby which was about 5 minutes away — or 15 minutes by walking. The beach itself was much quieter than nearby Venice or Santa Monica, but this was perfect for us.

We thought the place might be loud given its proximity to the airport, but the windows are well sound-proofed and we barely noticed the planes overhead. When falling asleep the apartment was very quiet.