Michele’s place in Santa Monica was a wonderful spot for our weeklong visit. It’s tucked away in a quiet residential location within an easy walk of lots of restaurants, shops and the beach. The loft was perfect for my husband and I in terms of space and is thoughtfully designed and decorated. Michele has a list of recommendations for local places and we enjoyed a number of the restaurants on the list. We’ve stayed in nearby hotels as well and enjoyed this experience more as it felt more like a home.