Alix made us feel very welcome. We ran later getting to Venice Beach than we would have liked, and she was actually outside waiting for us! Her apartment was very spacious and clean. It was in an ideal location-blocks from the Venice boardwalk and Abbott Kinney. We especially loved having bikes available. We used them to explore the boardwalk all the way to the Santa Monica pier and beyond. We also appreciated Alix's recommendations for where to eat. She was a wonderful host!