I stayed at Andreea and Claudiu's apartment while attending a conference in Marina del Rey. Their apartment was located just down the street. It was private, spacious, and very comfortable. The inside is redone and very modern. And Andreea and Claudiu have outfitted the apartment so that you have everything you need for a stay. There is a Walgreens literally around the corner and several coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance, so it is easy to pickup anything you need or grab a bite to eat. I can easily see this being a great spot for a beach vacation or to get a vibe for the Venice area.
This apartment is also great even if you don't have a car, since it's walking distance to a main intersection without being noisey or disruptive.
One tip is that the entrance is in the back in an alley that isn't picked up by Uber or Lyft. So if you are being picked up from the apartment, you'll have to call them when they're close to direct them to the back entrance. Or you can have them pick you up in the parking lot of the Walgreens that is around the corner (literally a 2min. walk).
I very much enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay again if in the area.