Derek’s guest house lives up to all the reviews. The house is clean, quiet, and comes with the all amenities you could need during your stay. The shower and the comfortable bed were particularly noteworthy. You’re within walking distance of restaurants and coffee shops and less than 10 minute Uber to even more choices in case you don’t rent a car like we did. Derek and his partner were extremely friendly and gave us plenty of privacy. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for a peaceful and pleasant stay in the Santa Monica/Venice area.