Grace was very communicative, welcoming and flexible to adapting to my accommodation needs. The room and private bathroom were clean, nicely furnished and provided plenty of storage space. I never felt like a stranger and was comfortable to move about the apartment as if it were my own. The location was about a leisurely 30-minute walk to downtown Santa Monica but there were supermarkets and other shops just a 5-minute walk away. I highly recommend staying with Grace and Phil.