I had a flawless stay at Jodie's place and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The garden is lovely and very tranquil. Having a seating area on the veranda overlooking the garden was a real treat and added to a great experience. I spend a lot of time in Venice Beach and I love this location which is about equidistant from Abbot Kinney and Lincoln -- and close to my favorite restaurants. I also appreciated the private entrance off the alley (very safe) -- and having an easy parking spot there was also a huge plus for this neighborhood. As far as the bed, I am very picky about my mattress and sleep experience and I must say that this was an excellent mattress. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints at all. Jodie is an excellent host, and while she wasn't there, she was prompt in getting back to me with the few questions I had. This is a great place to stay in Venice and I would recommend it without any exception.