This is a fantastic location close to the beach, great restaurants on Washington street and drivable to Santa Monica, Malibu or downtown LA. We even went on a day trip to San Diego to avoid the downpour LA got while we were there. The house is fantastic. Huge and unique. Our top floor is private and was a great space for three adults for five days. The King size bed was very comfortable and the queen blow up was perfect for our 23 year old son. The bathroom is huge and shower is wonderful after a long day of sightseeing. Dorothy was a fabulous host and ensured we had everything we needed. The heart of the Venice Beach strip is a short walk away and the Pier is basically at the end of our street. Parking, for a small fee, was very convenient. View from the rooftop is spectacular. We loved it and wished we could have spent more time up there. It is quite the lively area on the weekend. C&O Trattoria on Washington not only serves great food but also has a fantastic atmosphere - singing and all. Simmzy's, right next door, had the best salads! All in all a great place to stay.