This was me and my partners first Private Room Airbnb experience. I've stayed in a number of Airbnb Houses but nothing compared to the welcomeness Akiko provided. The listing is exactly as listed and was perfect, I honestly couldn't say anything negative. Her beautiful dog ChaCha put a smile on our faces too, greeting us at the door and making it feel just like home. Akiko didn't only open her home up to us, but also her kitchen, bathroom and living room. I can't recommend Akikos listing enough, there's no other place I'd stay again in Santa Monica other than hers. The neighbourhood is very quiet and safe giving you peace of mind when walking around at night. Overall a 10/10 experience and highly recommend this listing to everyone. Thanks Akiko!