Olivier's studio was very clean, comfy and perfect for our weekend stay in Santa Monica. We didn't get to meet Olivier, but he was always responding quickly to our messages, even late at night. We had a car, and the location made it easy to visit other parts of LA. Also, the house is very near the beach where we went running in the morning, a great way to interact with local surfers, runners, and get the Santa Monica vibe. A recommendation for visitors: bring a pair of slippers if you visit in the winter, the floor gets a bit cold.