I've used other house rental/house sharing sites, but this was my 1st time using airbnb. I was staying in LA for the IMATS convention. My friend decided to come along and we needed an inexpensive, but pretty place to stay. Donna's apartment is in a great location of Santa Monica. It's close enough to the beach for a nice 15-20 minute walk. There are shops and restaraunts near by. What I loved about the her place was the vibe. SHe's an artist, so she had this amazing artwork all over. It has a very worldly, creative, positive energy vibe to it. And of course her dog, Grace, was such a sweetheart. Miss her already. And then there is Donna. She was so excited to have us. She gave us great recommendations about nearby places. She told us about some of her travels and experiences. She has a great aura about her. Overall, I would love to stay with Donna again.