Tueykay's home is without doubt the most welcome place at which you could stay in Santa Monica. She is everything you could ask for from a host; warm, kind, thoughtful, polite, respectful and helpful. She helped me get acquainted with the area, even though I knew Santa Monica fairly well and was kind enough to share her cooking & little treats with me. I warned her I'd put this in the review, but as a four year vegan it can sometimes be hard to explain to hosts why you can't eat certain things. Not so with Tueykay - although she describes herself as a 'recovering vegan' she shared her lunch and dinner with me more than once! If you are vegan; stay here! Aside from her hospitality, the room is lovely and spacious. The apartment is right beside Gelsons (a supermarket) and 10 minutes walk from a very popular Whole Foods. You're a 5 minute drive, 10 minute cycle or 20 minute walk from the beach and the rest of LA is easily accessible via the 10. The room was great value for money and Turkey is the best host you'll find. I'll stay with her again and if you have the opportunity, you should too!