This property is cosy, quirky and stylish. Our daughter loved having a piano to play, we liked that everything we could need was provided - coffee machine, beach towels, outdoor warm shower to rinse off the sand, (great indoor shower too). Eleanor gave us great trips on public transport, and suggested a trip to go whale watching (we saw two whales - a real highlight of our trip). It's a great retreat and so close to the beach, less than 2 minute walk to be on the sand. Turn left and you're in Santa Monica in a couple more minutes, turn right and you're in the craziness that is Venice. There is a surf company directly as you get to the beach, which we used for our teens. Easy to walk to many, many cafes, restaurants, bars. We walked to Santa Monica pier, and to the Venice Canals. We Uber'd to Beverly Hills, and enjoyed drives to Malibu and to Long Beach (both about 40-60 mins away). Lovely seating area in the garden, good wifi in the house. The photos on Airbnb do justice to the property.