If you are looking for a sweet, quiet place, walkable to the beach, then this is it! It is a small studio, so great for one, but would be a bit tight for a couple, and definitely not more. (It reminded me of some places I've stayed in Japan- compact & efficient.) The host is warm and welcoming, but also sensitive to those who don't need a lot of interaction. The platform bed is comfortable, but you must not be afraid of heights as it is pretty high up in the rafters. There was good hot water and water pressure in the shower. If you like to cook you will appreciate the well equipped studio kitchen that has everything to make anything from smoothies, to steaks, to stir-fry, or even brownies and BBQ... Another plus is the many windows and great cross-ventilation. Since it is in the Southbay it tends to be about 15 degrees F cooler than L.A./ Pasadena. Renee included many small amenities like sunscreen, aloe vera gel, a variety of tea, coffee, and basic spices, and an eclectic collection of DVDs... The only down side was the walls are thin so whatever is happening in the adjacent studio you will hear as plain as day (and vice versa). This means that your experience may vary depending on who is occupying the next room. The wifi is not accessible overnight, but worked well for videoconferencing otherwise. The washer and dryer were really handy, and cleaning supplies/ vacuum are readily available if you are into cleaning. There is a Trader Joe's and Vons just up over the hill towards the beach, as well as many restaurants. This neighborhood is very family friendly and you will hear lots of kids and dogs playing outside during day time hours (perhaps more than usual because of the pandemic. ) The Hermosa Greenbelt, Pier and Strand are all within walkable distance, as well as tennis and pickle ball courts at local parks. Renee is very responsive to questions/ requests. All in all, this is a great place for a few day getaway, or a longer term temporary "home base".