We had a very pleasant stay at Tiffany and Janin's apartment in Venice Beach. The location is amazing - literally one building away from the Venice strip, with the all-important parking space (included with the apt) in the lot next door. And as you can see from the photos, the space itself has a lot of personality - it's large and echoes a bit as there is mosaic tiled floor throughout.

A few tips:
the spots in the parking lot are VERY tight, and street vendors take up the west side, particularly on the weekend. The parking attendant is friendly and keeps a close eye on activity.
bring your own bath soap, beach towels and ground coffee (there are several small grocery stores on the strip).