After a long flight, what a relief it was to pull into Venice Beach and find myself at Steve and Thomasina's. Steve greeted me warmly, and though she was out of town, Thomasina and kept in touch via text. The place was stunning, clean but not sterile, you could feel that a lot of went into it. Comfortable bed, great shower, cool living room and plenty of coffee in the kitchen. There's a little porch for reading or sitting or having a glass of wine with the other guests or their friendly neighbor. The beach is just steps away, as are some fun bars, restaurants, coffee shops. Perfect place for a solo trip, romantic getaway, or even a place to bring a kid or two. Without a doubt, I'll be back.