Great spot, the hosts were very attentive and the place has everything you need. Close to restaurants and stores, although Venice is a little rough around the edges these days this neighborhood was safe and we had no worries during the day. The rooftop patio was great, barbecue worked awesome, although it is a shared space we found plenty of time to enjoy. Parking was a challenge so if you need to park just find a parking spot on south or north Venice and don’t leave. There looked like there was paid parking a couple blocks away if needed. We were a little worried with some of the recent reviews of Venice Beach in terms of the homeless situation and general safety for a family trip but found everything to be pretty safe during the day. I wouldn’t go down to the beach or the boardwalk after dark with a family but we felt safe and secure in the apartment. Hanging at the beach was great and the apartment comes with lots of beach toys toys chairs and everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay. Longways long as you don’t mind dodging the occasional homeless person, the smell of marijuana and loud music (not heard at the apartment) on the boardwalk you’ll definitely enjoy your stay!