Joe’s place was a nice, affordable option in Santa Monica for our family of four. A short, seven block walk from the beach, it was close enough and yet far enough away from the hubbub that we could escape the crowds. The apartment is in an older building, but has some newer updates and is nicely furnished. We enjoyed the Italian bistro on the corner and several other restaurants in the neighborhood, which was completely safe. Joe was very quick to communicate and addressed a minor issue very promptly. All in all, good value for a popular destination.