My stay at Renée's studio was awesome! She was the most impeccable hostess and a really gregarious person. The studio was exactly as pictured and described. I appreciated the private entrance, access to the deck, and walkability to nearby basic amenities. It was a nice walk/short drive to the beach, which was an added bonus. Renée was very warm and engaging, as well as respectful or my time in the studio space. The setup was easy to negotiate and lent to visitors with ease. The studio has an east-west exposure, which I loved because I enjoy waking to the morning sun. No worries though because there is also a retractable tarp to shield out the bright SoCal AM sun! One of the best features of the space was the constant breeze that enabled the neighboring palm trees to produce a nice, calming tropical sound. The block was so quiet, minus the occasional dog barking, that napping and sleeping was easy. This was a welcome bonus because having quietude such as that is a luxury for this NYCer. :) I will definitely place this studio on my preferred list for future trips to the LA area.