Dara made us feel completely welcome. She is extremely hospitable, and helped us to feel right at home in her lovely place. We were greeted with organic pressed juice and fresh flowers. The apartment is even more perfect than the pictures. It has all the necessities and then some, and it's very clean. She was in the process of having a TV with cable installed because of some previous complaints, but with all of the things to do around Venice/Santa Monica, there is no reason you will need to watch TV. This place could not be in a more perfect location! We enjoyed walks along Vince beach, shopping on Abbott Kinney, cafe gratitude for coffee and breakfast, moon juice, Gjusta for lunch, and the Santa Monica farmers market all within walking distance of the apartment. We can't wait to visit again soon. :)