Our stay at Buddy's Disgraceland was so wonderful, we ended up extending our reservation another night. It truly is a one-of-a-kind environment. The compound is open and airy, with tons of unique antiques to look at and great little spots like a tiki bar and fire pit where you can have a few drinks and chat with other guests. Buddy himself is a warm, inviting host who happily gives you a tour of Disgraceland, points out a few things-to-know about the place, then shows you to your room and assures you that you are free to do as you please, but he is almost always available for a guaranteed interesting conversation. The bikes he supplies for free guest use was a great bonus- the beach is a 10 minute ride away, and it really takes the stress out of finding a parking spot and walking everywhere. We were able to ride down the boardwalk and experience much more of Venice Beach then we would have otherwise. All in all, we had a magical experience; we could come and go as we please, and Buddy was such an amiable and interesting guy with lots of great stories that we felt like we made a new friend. We were all sad upon our departure, but I will definitely be booking here on my next trip to Venice Beach.