I definitely recommend Silvio's listing: accurate description of the apartment, every amenties fresh and functioned well, clean & tidy, comfortable, very close to all the major attractions at Santa Monica, apartment within easy reach to essential foodstores, and of course, the excellent oceanic view from the apartment! As for the host, I did not get to meet him, but he was very helpful and always available to answer everything about the apartment. He is the role-model for every airbnb hosts. I noticed from other reviews that the place could be very noisy at weekends, yet I could not vouch for that as I only stayed at weekdays.