Kristin's place is delightful! Even having seen the photos, when you first walk in to this open, light, airy, clean chill place, it instantly puts you at ease. And then when you walk out the back door to the deck on the canal, you KNOW you're going to be spending some serious relaxing time there. While the passers-by take some getting use to (all of the travel sites recommend walking the Venice Canals, and hundreds do so every day), it's actually fun seeing the parade of mankind. If you do stay here, go out first thing in the morning when the air is still cool and virtually no one is out, or late at night for the same quiet experience. It's within walking distance of the beach and all the shops along the Venice Beach. You won't be disappointed!! You'll be delighted! — John