Judy’s place was the perfect little spot for our week long stay. I knew our flight back home wouldn’t be until later in the evening & after consulting her calendar, she was luckily able to accommodate a late check out for us which we really appreciated. Communication was excellent, we were never left wondering how something worked or where anything was. The place is decorated just as pictured and combined with the spacious & totally private patio, I was eager to send pictures back home for my family to see. There were 2 large TV’s (living room & bedroom) equipped with cable, airTV, and streaming platforms like Netflix. The kitchenette, though small, was stocked full of everything you could need for a short stay (plates, glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils, coffee mugs, toaster oven, microwave, seasonings, jugs of water, even a naughty bottle of wine 😂 & last but not least, PLENTY of coffee!). The bathroom was clean and you could tell they’d done several renovations which made the place feel new whilst keeping some homey touches like the cute painted tiles in the shower. The linen closet was packed with extra towels of various sizes, sheets & pillows, a hair dryer, iron & board & the body wash they had (mint lavender I think) was absolutely divine. A couple of the deal breakers my boyfriend and I kept in mind before choosing the Mar Vista Gem was the designated driveway parking spot, the very green outdoor patio space, and the separate bedroom (a lot of the other places in the area were “studio” style). We kept remarking that the trip seemed to be going too good to be true, no hiccups like we’ve had in trips past & I think Judy and her organized check in process & beautiful rental had a lot to do with that. Thanks again Judy, we’ll definitely know where to stay on our inevitable next visit!