Our stay in Joe and Judy's cozy, adorable apartment above their charming Victorian home was a thoroughy enjoyable experience. From its perfect location (15 minutes from LAX, 5 minute walk to Venice Pier, 5 minute walk to the canals, half block from the boardwalk, 10 minute drive to Santa Monica Promenade and Pier, 20 minutes drive to Getty Villa) to the designated parking space ( a real plus because you do unfortunately need a car to see the sights outside Venice) and its deck with a dead on view of the ocean, everything was perfect. Although the house is close to the energy and "funky-ness" that is classice Venice Beach, it is located farther away from the epi-center, and noise and safety were never an issue during our stay. Unwinding with a glass of wine in their private garden or on the deck was the perfect way to end a whirlwind day of seeing the sights. It was a real treat to be able to run along the boardwalk in the morning, and kick off our shoes and walk along the beach every evening to enjoy the sunset. Joe and Judy are friendly, gracious hosts with lots of good advice and suggestions for things to see, places to eat, and how to avoid beach traffic on the weekends! I just found out that my son has signed a contract to stay another year in Los Angeles with the LA Ballet, so I am already looking forward to my next trip, and it will include another stay with Joe and Judy. Thanks, Joe and Judy, for helping make my first trip to LA in a long time, and my mother's and daughter's first ever trip to LA, a very memorable one!