This place is very big so if your looking to host a group of people this place is ideal. You are a few miles from santa monica pier so if you are planning on walking small kids or lack of good shoes will hinder that. The little strip of restaurants and shopping close by we really enjoyed. You do have people and noise at night time so keep that in mind. The beach is stunning. I informed the owner, softer sheets and a bed topper would be wise. Outside of that its a good house.