We absolutely loved Ryan and Karina's cottage! Great location and a great host and hostess. Their place was just as welcoming and cozy as shown in the pictures. This was the first time my daughter and me have stayed in an airbnb, and we weren't quite sure what to expect. However, we were more than pleasantly surprised. Ryan and Karina quickly responded once we booked with them, welcoming us and offering suggestions about transportation since we weren't planning on renting a car.

Once we arrived Karina was there to greet us answering all the questions we had and I had several. They even had a neighborhood highlights sheet detailing grocery stores, drug stores, coffee, beach and transportation information that was VERY useful. In fact, we went to the cafe and coffee bar (located right around the corner) a couple of times that they recommended. The water and snacks were also a great touch especially once we got in late from the U2 concert in Pasadena and had nothing else to snack on.
Thank you so much for your hospitality! We certainly recommend this quaint cottage airbnb if you are planning on staying in the Santa Monica area.
Rene & Lauren