Sam’s place was exactly as photos show. Very tidy generally and super convenient for getting around Santa Monica by foot. Parking in the underground garage a big plus. Great base for all things LA county. If you are having an extended stay, one week for us, not ideally outfitted for cooking in unit as it lacked a number of kitchen basics, but with so many great restaurants nearby that may not be an issue for you at all. The local grocery store is super convenient to Sam’s place for anything you might need. Shower/bath doesn’t drain particularly well and tub will quickly reflect that but again likely not an issue for shorter stays. Bed was very comfortable after long days hiking, biking, shopping, hitting museums and enjoying the LA area nightlife. Overall I would highly recommend Sam’s unit for its location, value and cleanliness.