From the first moment on, it felt like staying with a friend :). Irene is a very lively, joyful and interesting person. We ended up
having a lot of great conversations during my stay. She's also a very accommodating, attentive and welcoming host.
The apartment is great, and has everything one might need. The room is actually bigger than appears in the pictures, very cozy, with it's own bathroom. The bed is super comfy, too. The apartment is in a residential complex, a very lush and beautiful area with several small pools; I really enjoyed walking around there.

The location in general is amazing! Next to the Marina, and only some 7-10 minutes walk to the beach =). Also perfect for exploring the Marina, the Venice Beach and Santa Monica. The only minor downside is that there is only one café nearby, and no shops in immediate vicinity, but you can walk (ca. 20 min) to the Washington blvd. which is full of restaurants & shops.

I am so glad that I chose Irene's place for my visit, and would go back anytime :). Highly recommended!