We really enjoyed staying at Darlene's place. It was sparkling clean and this is the most important feature that I look for when staying at an Airbnb. Being beachfront or in the middle of all the action is not as important to me as a clean place to sleep and this is exactly what the place provided. Darlene made every effort to make our stay a pleasant one and even allowed us to check in early since the place was already cleaned and ready. We pretty much used the place as a home base as we were on the go most of the time but for anyone looking to have an inexpensive, clean, and comfortable spot to stay in the Santa Monica area, I would highly recommend this one. A nice touch that other Airbnb's don't provide was the refrigerator with beer, sparkling water, milk, and cereal. You can tell that Darlene wants to make sure her guests are taken care of and hospitality is at the forefront of her mind as a host. Thanks again!