Cute 2 bd/1 ba bungalow in a very nice, safe, quiet neighborhood, yet very short walk to restaurants on Rose Street, and an easy walk to the beach and either Abbot Kinney Bvd, and Main Street/Ocean Park for restaurants, cafes, shops, etc. The restaurants on Rose were pricey (but good), cheaper eats could be found in Ocean Park. And definitely don't miss Gjusta for yummy pastries and bread!! The Venice Beach boardwalk scene is quite a trip, I think it's not a place I would hang out at a lot. But walk a bit towards Santa Monica, and the beach gets quiet and peaceful. The yard was really fantastic, we spent a lot of time just hanging out on the deck. The house also has a BBQ in great shape, which we made use of. Plenty of pots and pans and a nice stove, so making meals is totally do-able. The host, Bergamotto, was super flexible, super responsive and very friendly. We loved staying there and heartily recommend it.