The loft is just as described. The neighborhood is really pretty and great to walk around. It is close to downtown area and there are public transportation nearby. There is a market and restaurants within 8-10 minutes walking distance. Linda was a great host. She let us use her bikes which was helpful. The loft is equipped with cooking utensils and spices. Linda also had a manual explaining all the basics of the neighborhood. Overall, we had a great experience at her loft and we really appreciated Linda’s efforts to make us feel comfortable. I hope to stay at her loft again when I visit Santa Monica in the future.