For anyone who wants to experience many dimensions of Venice most within walking distance, this place is versatile and is perfect for the active lifestyle traveler. It has plenty of high quality quick food and nice restaurants in the area, a few steps from the sand, the boardwalk, and is great for relaxing, people watching, and other amusements.
The beautiful canals are nearby and a walk along them is a must-do--a secluded and beautiful short cut for venturing several blocks south. The famous Muscle Beach is a very short walk and the original Golds Gym is also near enough walking distance. When I visited the gym and signed their guestbook, coincidentally, Arnold walked in right behind me. Yes, THAT Arnold. :)
The unit faces a quiet street so the location can often be amusing when you want it to be a few steps away from the popular areas, while also very relaxing the rest of the time. High-tech offices in Santa Monica and the rest of the silicon beach area are only a few minutes away via ride share.
Cy took the time to explain all the features of the place including Alexa and the big screen entertainment system. Nice lighting with dimmers, space heaters, ceiling fan, large shower with great water pressure, upscale sink, appliances, and a bar area with fridge, sink, microwave, etc. Has a great in-room safe also perfect for laptops that acts like a standing desk for when you need to check back with work and then lock it up. There's a nice leather sofa and table for breakfast, kicking back, planning one's activities, etc., also in a relaxing orientation facing the entertainment system.
If you ride a road bike and are serious about doing some miles up and down the beach this place is perfect. You can roll you bike right into the unit from off the street and there's plenty of space inside the unit to keep them out of the way. If you're not as serious as traveling with your own bicycle there are numerous bike rentals around the corner and up and down the boardwalk.