My boyfriend and I enjoyed our trip to L.A. and staying at Steve's Pool House definitely contributed. We loved the style and décor of the space - unique and not "cookie cutter". Loved having all the fun coffee table books around. It was very clean and the photos are accurate. The extra storage closet with an area to hang clothes was fabulous - the steamer was a major bonus! (no fussing with an ironing board) The bedding and towels were clean and felt "hotel like". The extra pool/beach towels were appreciated for laying out by the pool or having a beach day in Venice. Checking in and out was a breeze. You can expect a fast response time from Steve when communicating with him, and he is genuine and caring. I felt comfortable asking him questions. You will feel very safe with leaving your car parked in the neighborhood, or leaving belongings in the room. We enjoyed coming and going as we pleased through the back gate without having to go through a hotel lobby and elevator with lots of people around all the time. The kitchen area was great for preparing light snacks and keeping food and drinks cold/fresh. Although it is fully stocked with everything you need, it's not really set up for any cooking. We did use it for cutting up fruit, light charcuterie, and keeping wine and beverages cold. We had a rental car & GPS so getting around seemed easy enough and convenient from this location, not sure how it would be if you don't have a car. You can tell that Steve is a very experienced AirBnB host. Everything is very well thought out and he just "gets it".