Mario was such a fantastic host. He lives adjacent to the rental property. The apartment was well-appointed- there was a lot more kitchen stuff than is mentioned in the property description and I was able to cook full on meals there inside the little kitchenette (like making curry, soups, burgers, etc.) He's really friendly and welcoming. I immediately felt completely at home. The Venice beach boardwalk is bustling and the description in the listing is perfect for it- don't come here to write your novel as the boardwalk can be noisy, but do come if you want to surf, enjoy the beach, explore LA, etc. It's lovely.