I was a little weary of the studio at first, but the pictures DO NOT do this quaint and cozy place justice! Frankie was Super nice as he met my girlfriend and I at his studio. He gave me a quick tour and told me how far in minutes several popular places like the Venice Boardwalk, Abbott Kinney, the Venice Canals, & Marina Del Rey were. His girlfriend was helpful in telling us about the various eateries they enjoy locally. In addition, Frankie welcomed us with a fresh bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine! Thanks Frankie! This place had a humidifier, remote controlled space heaters, a 55 inch flat screen, wifi, DVD's,,etc. if you desired to use them. AND how about the bike path and beach literally being only 20 seconds away? Frankie pretty much took care of various essentials like cold bottled water in the fridge, sunblock, xtra toothbrushes, shampoo, surfboards, a basketball, etc. If you're thinking about visiting Venice Beach, don't hesitate to hit up Frankie..