Leslie met us on time and gave us some great tips for restaurants and hiking trails. It was always quiet and peaceful, and the location was very convenient: Some great restaurants are within ten to fifteen minutes walking distance. If you like to walk, like us, you can get to downtown Santa Monica for shopping and even more fabulous restaurants in 30-35 minutes. Driving, you are 10 minutes from the glorious Getty Villa museum and 25 from the Getty Center. Trailheads for hiking courses are also just minutes away. The apartment is spacious and comfortable; bathroom and kitchen fixtures are new; dishes are all playfully orange Fiestaware. The only downside is damp air since this is a basement apartment and a bed that was too soft for us. Otherwise; it’s a good deal in a perfect location.