Annie is a very welcoming, friendly host who went out of her way to make sure my last few days in the USA were stress free. Her place is like a cozy cottage inside perfect for people who want a well located place to sleep while enjoying all Santa Monica and Venice Beach have to offer. As this place is a unit you can sometimes hear the neighbors at night and also some planes as its near LAX. The area is safe to walk around and there are several buses that stop nearby including one that you can catch for $1 to LAX. It can take a while to get anywhere else in LA for sightseeing by public transport, though there is a metro line due for completion end of 2015 which will help with that. All in all a great place to stay with a lovely host if you want to experience Santa Monica and the beach lifestyle.