We had a wonderful week with our two teenage sons staying in Paul and Jens' place. It's a lovely base for exploring Venice and Santa Monica, and has really everything you could need. Paul's communication was faultless and friendly. He lives just down the road and was incredibly responsive when we did have a couple of issues or questions. Having bikes and body boards, plus the table tennis table, were really nice touches. Beds were comfortable and everything functioned really well. It's a little further to the beach than we thought (maybe 20 minutes or so walk) but fantastically placed for Abbot Kinney and the canals. Paul's restaurant recommendations were spot on! We especially loved Simmzy's down near the beach, and Charcoal (if you want to splash out - it's pricey but delicious!).