This home was well-locationed for all of the places we wanted to visit while in the area, and very clean inside and out. The neighborhood is quiet and close to groceries, restaurants, drugstores, etc., a bonus since we cooked several meals in to save some money, (kitchen was well-stocked for this). At David's urging, we visited Casa Sanchez a few blocks down for some yummy Mexican food!
We were 4 adults staying in the home, and we fit well in the 2 bedrooms. All beds were really comfy, and had great linens. We were challenged by the 1 (beautiful) bathroom, but made it work for a few days. The hangout space in the living room is cozy, but more than 4 might have been a crowd. We happened to be in LB during a hot spell, so we really appreciated the window A/C and ceiling fans in all the living spaces! Things cooled down really well at night.
This is a duplex situation, so it butts up right to a home that someone else is living in and shares a backyard. Not a problem for us though, and we even hung-out on the back deck a bit. We also used the washer/dryer once; totally convenient!
The beach and convention center area is about a 10 minute drive from here, but David wisely urged us to head a bit more toward Huntington for a better beach experience that was just about 20 more minutes away. We did just that and played on the Santa Monica and Balboa Piers one day. Famous Belmont Shores, 2nd Street, and Naples neighborhoods were about a 10 minute drive too - not to be missed, especially if you love good food. We even did a USC tour one day for our 17 year old; that was the only day that took us in to nasty traffic.
Parking was our biggest challenge. There is street parking, but we often had to walk a couple of blocks from the car to the house. And be sure to note the signs that say you can't park on one side or the other on Thursdays/Fridays during a certain time.
David was communicative and responsive to our inquiries, even during our stay and after. We ended up leaving a few items at the home and David found them and sent them to us right away. This was a good first Air BnB experience!