Marnie's place was great for my husband & I plus our 5 year old. It's walkable to the beach & restaurants. It's kinda of in the middle of Venice beach & Santa Monica, so equally easy to explore both. The view of the beach from the apt is nice & it's quiet at night. If you're a light sleeper the sofa bed in the lounge is a bit noisier as you can hear the sound of the fridge turning on & off throughout the night. Great communication with Marnie & very straightforward instructions! Had a great stay!