I have stayed at Jo-Ann and David's lovely Venice Beach cottage twice and am already excited about my next visit. Jo-Ann and David are cool, wonderful hosts and the cottage is charming, spotless, modern and private. The house is situated on a beautiful Venice street, lined with palms trees, single-family homes and little traffic which makes bike-riding easy. All of the action on Abbot Kinney including some of the best dining and shopping in Los Angeles are a couple of blocks away as are a gym and Whole Foods. A bike ride to the beach takes less than 5 minutes. Jo-Ann and David are skilled at creating just the right Venice Beach vibe.