Ashley and her Santa Monica home are like the Airbnb dream house and host. The design of the house and the location were both phenomenal. There are very few homes in the entire LA area that are this close to the beach. From Ashley's front porch, you can sit and watch the water and bask in the sun. I also tend to be rather chilly in other homes in Santa Monica/Venice. This house had great HVAC/heat, a very easy-to-use gas fireplace, cozy blankets and linens everywhere, and really good showers with hot water and great water pressure. It's very kid-friendly so my 8 and 10-year-olds felt very comfortable. Also, Ashley was so nice and proactive in communication. I would LOVE to come back to this property again.