Nicole is a thoughtful and attentive host. She is a pro—all of her properties seem superbly run. The highlights of this place: great light, charming deck, a 15 min walk to the beach, close to DT Santa Monica and coffee/shops on Montana Ave. Overall it's very hospitable and we enjoyed our stay! The cons: The internet was unreliable for two people working full-time from home, on Zoom. (Not a problem if you stay for the weekend, but it may be an issue for longer stays.) The bedroom faces and alley which can get a little rowdy at night. There are also tenants that share the courtyard with a dog-aggressive dog. They have their own private, fenced-off area, but it had a hole when we visited so their dog got loose. This is an owner **not** a dog issue that Nicole handled promptly. This was a single incident, but dog owners should be aware that they might want to use the alley and not the front entrance to avoid any issues.