Staying at Mike’s place was like staying at a friend’s place. He actually lives in this space when he isn’t Airbnbing it, so it really does not feel like a hotel, which we loved! He has a superb collection of records and books, which was really cool. Having access to a parking spot beneath the building was excellent, especially being right in the heart of Santa Monica. You’re literally less than a 5 minute walk from the heart of Santa Monica and 3rd Street Promenade. There are a decent amount of good restaurants around, and it wasn’t insanely busy, which for us was exactly what we wanted. LA is a hectic place, and staying at Mike’s was a super relaxing base among the hustle and bustle.