Karin's place is the front section of an exquisite house in a chic, understated neighborhood of Santa Monica; a door is shared between the guest house and the main house so the feel is not completely private like having the entire place, but rather renting a room. You can hear the and family in the house. The absence of a kitchen was not a problem for me, the bed was very comfortable and fine for one person, but not big enough for two.