Henry's place was perfect in every way imaginable. The interior design was just beautiful - very modern yet with hints of quirkiness - you could tell he spent a lot of time thinking about every single design detail. The lush plant life that surrounded every corner of his place coupled with the beach breeze coming in through the patio gave us a sense we were breathing fresh air 24 hours a day. The area is super quiet so if you're looking for sleep during your beach vacation, this is absolutely the place to be.
Our favorite was hands down the patio that overlooks the quiet Santa Monica beach neighborhood of Ocean Park. The plants filled the patio with color and there's a little table with two chairs which we used to have nice dinners on the cool breezy evenings. There's also a gravity chair outside if you want to read and get some sun - caution the sun gets very strong outside.
We were 5 blocks away from the beach and Main St which was so close that we found ourselves enjoying the sand more than we usually do. The bustling nightlife of Main St has changed over the years and we were pleasantly surprised by the variety of stores and restaurants that have moved in.
Not only was his place better than we could have ever imagined Henry himself was a complete joy to get to communicate with these past few months! He was very responsive, answered all our questions, and hands down the best host with all around positive vibes, felt like dealing with an old friend. We can't thank you enough for opening your home to us. Four months here and I have no idea how we can go back home now. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you thank you thank you!