John was there to greet and welcome us and to show us around the apartment. He gave us all of the information that we would need about the house and the neighborhood. They provided a bottle of wine and some snacks upon our arrival. The apartment was equipped with beach towels and mats and two bicycles for our use. The washer and dryer are also a nice feature. Since we rented a car for our stay, the parking space at the apartment was a welcome feature although street parking is also available. The house was very light, bright, comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well equipped. The house is in a great location. It's just a short walk to Abbot-Kinney Blvd. and to the ocean. The house was exactly as pictured and described on the listing. The house is located in a quiet and pretty Venice neighborhood.