Sewit and her husband were wonderful hosts. The cottage is perfect for a couple who wants to explore Venice and Santa Monica by foot, bikes or cars. The neighborhood is quiet yet centrally located, right on the beach. Many great eateries around the corner. My girlfriend and I rented bikes for the week & had a blast. There was first a water heater issue but Sewit and her family addressed the issue immediately, let us use their gorgeous bathroom in the main house while we waited for the heater to be fixed. They checked in with us throughout the stay with such grace and care. We could not have asked for a better experience.