Lavender Beach house and our hostess Kendell were amazing. The accommodations perfectly suited our family of 4 (w/ 2 teens), from the hip mid-century modern den to the breakfast food for our first morning! The location allowed us to leave the car parked for 2 days as we explored Venice & Santa Monica by foot and bike (thanks to Kendell suggestions). The neighborhood is quiet, with easy parking AND the beach really is a couple blocks away! Kendell responded quickly to our few questions, offered suggestions for sight seeing and then allowed us to set the level of interaction. Staying at Lavender Beach House truly enhanced our vacation.