We loved staying at the studio in Santa Monica. It’s in a beautiful residential neighborhood just a couple of blocks from Montana Ave… a great street for shopping, walking and eating. … and a 15 minute walk to the beach..The unit is in the back of their beautiful yard with lime trees, flowers, and comfortable seating on a gorgeous patio. The studio is secure , cozy and so well appointed. The bed is really comfortable too. The cooking area is small but has all you’d need for small meals, unless you're doing major cooking. While we didn’t need to be in touch much with our hosts, they provided excellent information and we knew they’d be there if we needed them.