We had a pleasant 3-day stay at Matthew's place in mid-April. This is a very nice and impeccably clean guesthouse, tucked away from the main traffic of Santa Monica, but still very advantageously located. Of course, in LA you have to drive everywhere; but since this is a given, it is nice to be close to a major highway, and Matthew's place is right off 405. Check-in was easy, and once inside the apartment we found everything one might need for a short stay. The place is well appointed and the size is perfect for a couple or a small family. A couple of peeves: as the instructions warn, the hot water in the shower is very slow to come on (it is not the waiting, but the waste of water that I mind); and the internet is not much faster. Although Matthew lives in the main house, literally 10 feet away, we never got a chance to meet him. I personally miss the old days of Airbnb when socializing with your hosts was the norm and find it a bit strange that one should communicate via SMS even when staying on the same property.