Helen's beach pad was perfect for our stay in LA. Venice is an eclectic area with great shops and restaurants, the proximity to Santa Monica was convenient as well. I immediately felt at home when we arrived, the cozy space is well organized with everything in its place. The bed was extremely comfy and we had everything we needed. Helen was very accommodating with some last minute changes to our reservation as well. There is street parking, but it seemed difficult to find a spot. We traveled by Uber daily - everywhere we went was about a $5 ride, can't beat it! If you want to live like a local, stay with Helen.