We could not have been happier with our stay at Bev's place. It is a wonderful, comfortable house in a perfect setting. From top to bottom it is beautiful. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you could need and it all works. The living room and outdoor spaces are even nicer than the pictures. This was a working vacation for me, so the office was a huge plus, it's a comfortable and a pleasant room with its own balcony and beautiful views of the canal.
The setting is great. If you aren't familiar with the canals, they are this pocket of peace and calm that is just steps away from all of the excitement of Venice. I walked on the beach every morning, then stopped for a smoothie at Cows End on Washington Blvd before coming back. We went to the Venice Farmers Market on a Friday morning, which is about 2 blocks away. And almost every night we walked to Abbott Kinney to go to one of the fantastic restaurants there.
Most houses we've stayed in before are second homes used primarily for rental. We wondered what it would be like staying in someone's home, but it turns out -- at least with this house -- it is all upside. Bev does a great job of clearing drawers, closets, the kitchen, etc., so there's plenty of room. And the advantage is you are in a homey, comfortable, beautifully decorated space with every amenity you could want -- and everything works!
Finally, Bev is a fantastic host, who is always available to answer questions, although we didn't have many because her walk-through and the written materials she has really explain everything. We didn't want to leave and will definitely come back!