Karen’s place was an absolute pleasure to stay at! She was very accommodating and helped us find great places to eat. You really can’t beat this location and atmosphere! We also spent some time walking to the nearby park, where people are always doing yoga, playing basketball, and walking their kids & dogs (neighborhood vibes on point!). The bedroom and bathroom (great showers!) is fully furnished and the bed is SO comfortable.! Her home decor is beautiful - open, lots of light and plants and a nice outdoor patio outside. Her dog Blu is very nice too! The neighborhood is quiet at night and the breeze through the window will make you sleep like a baby!! As a cyclist, she also knew the best bike paths to take in the area. I spent every afternoon biking to the beach, which is about a 12 minute ride and 1.5 mile walk. The house is also 15 minutes from Beverly Hills area/LA, you can easily take i-10 and end up anywhere. You shouldn’t miss out spending a lot of time there, as there’s something interesting to see each day. Karen is a very interesting person, gracious and all-around perfect host! Stayed here as a couple, and she gave us the best welcome to Santa Monica and the LA area!