Alex’s home is in a great location. In the heart of Santa Monica, 15 minutes from LAX and about a 5 minute walk to the beach and Santa Monica Pier. Alex had great communication and always responded whenever I had any questions. The two parking spots were very convenient for our trip. The home is true to the photos, but it did feel tight. The beds were comfortable. There was a coffee table placed in a way that restricted walking to the bedroom and bathroom. We couldn’t move it because it was used to hide wires. Also the TV was nice but it had a blue vertical line on the screen. There isn’t a lot of natural light in the apartment and one of the main light switches didn’t work. The kitchen did not have basic cooking ingredients, such as pepper or oil. There was a half emptied open box of pasta which I found odd - especially during COVID times. Overall not the coziest (felt more like a hotel) I wouldn’t recommend Alex’s place for large groups but I would recommend it to those who are looking to be close to the beach and need a place to sleep.