James was a great host! He kindly showed us to the guesthouse when we arrived, walked us through it so we could see what was in store, and asked us about our trip so far. When he found out we were going to the beach later, he kindly offered his two bikes and beach towels for us to use. Throughout our trip, he was quick to answer texts and respectful of our privacy. You also can't beat the fact that his place is a 5 minute car ride from Venice Beach and 15 minutes away from the Santa Monica Pier!