The host was wonderful with communication - always replying quickly, and going beyond to help out if there were any concerns. Also, the place is quite spacious for a 1 bedroom, with room to relax on the couch or have a nice dinner in the kitchen area. The apartment is in a neighbourhood that is more on the residential side; but there's a Wholefoods super close and convenient (about a 5 min drive away), and it's close to other nice areas like Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey (maybe 15 mins drive or so). Whilst at times the neighbour upstairs can be a little noisy, overall the neighbours are super friendly. There's also a handy laundry just outside the apartment so you don't have to go to a separate place to do washing. Overall, the photos are accurate and I found it a comfortable place to stay.