Helene's beachside AirBnB in Santa Monica was terrific. Beautifully furnished and decorated, clean, and welcoming! Helene was always friendly and proactive with instructions, and I had the impression that she would've responded immediately to any issues that came up. The stay was pretty much perfect, though, so this wasn't necessary!
The house is right off the VERY busy CA 1 in Santa Monica, and it was difficult to pull in and out. Just takes patience, though, and a little courage! Also, there was no direct beach access. Had I thoroughly read the reviews before booking, I would've known this already. Honestly, though, I would book again without hesitation, even given these two small inconveniences. It was such an overwhelmingly positive experience overall, and neither the traffic nor walking out front to go to the beach was too much of an imposition.
Thank you, Helene!