The location of this rental was great--only about a block from Venice Beach, slightly closer to the Santa Monica side. The townhouse itself was large enough for me, my partner, and our two boys. It was left for us in very clean condition, which I appreciated after driving all the way from Colorado.

It wasn't perfect and while these weren't issues for us--here are some things to keep in mind: It is an older property and a little run-down (with windows that needed to be propped open for example). The 2nd bedroom and bathroom (or maybe the Master?) are in the basement and down a spiral staircase which could be difficult to navigate, especially with luggage. There is a full-sized futon downstairs along side a low bed with a futon-type mattress. The sea breezes kept the temperature comfortable during our stay--especially at night however, this property does not have a/c. It doesn't seem like many homes in this area do but it made the basement bedroom where the boys slept, a bit stuffy. The main difficulty with this property though are the extremely tight parking places. You turn in through a narrow alley then need to squeeze between a low concrete wall that's had to see, and the car parked next to you. I drive a new Sonata and unfortunately the people renting the unit next to ours had a mini-van and it was a very tight, somewhat nerve-wracking squeeze.

While we didn't actually meet Buz, we did speak with him a couple times over the phone. He appeared quite friendly and very responsive to any issues we may have had (none worth listing here).

So bottom line, if you are looking the lap of luxury, this would not be the place for you. However, if what you're seeking is a roomy, clean location throwing distance from Venice Beach, I wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending this property or returning myself.