My wife and our 3 kids (ages 17,16, and 12) had a great 3-night stay here. Our host, Aina, was incredibly friendly, and very flexible in setting up a time to let us into the condo. The condo is in a great location -- just a block or two from the Third Street Promenade, 5 blocks from the steps leading down to the beach, and close to Whole Foods, Panera Bread, and plenty of other restaurants. A key benefit is the gated, underground parking spot.

The one-bedroom condo is comfortable and decently spacious. The master bedroom had a king bed, and there were cots and a mattress available for extra sleeping space in the main area. There is also a lovely patio area with lounge chairs.

The condo's decor is a bit dated, but everything was clean and comfortable. Aina explained that she has just started renting this place, so I'm sure additional improvements will be made over time. Still, that said, we would definitely come back here for future visits to Santa Monica -- the gated private parking space and great location made this a perfect spot to set up for our beach vacation.