Great location in Marina del Rey approximately 0.5 miles from Venice Beach Pier and Venice Canals and near LAX (15-20mins drive when no traffic). Also has lightning fast internet which helped when I had to do a few work-related tasks. Reasonably clean and had a full kitchen; I didn't cook but it was nice to have fridge for drinks and restaurant leftovers which I could reheat with their microwave. for lunch the next day. I did use coffeemaker. There is a nice big supermarket, Ralph's, nearby. Plenty of cheap Mexican and ramen places on Washington. Parking space they provided is very small and appropriate only for a compact car no larger than a Toyota Corolla but then they did provide guest parking when my larger car didn't fit which worked out fine. Communication with management company, Abode, was responsive, esp Fritz and Jenny.
I am a veteran traveler and airbnb user so I rely on reviews a lot when choosing airbnb lodging so a few issues from other reviewers that I want to clarify:
This location and complex(it is a large apartment community with hundreds of units) are safe and we are 2 gals- there are elderly and people with babies walking around even at night and dawn- we never felt unsafe. Now Venice Beach is gritty and edgy but it has always been that way and isn't that why people go there? It does have a lot of homeless which is visible when they pitch their tents at dusk but other than panhandling, I didn't feel threatened. You have to enjoy that vibe. There are also great beach restaurants and bars, street performers, and the skatepark is cool. The ocean water is warm with great waves and the sand is white and fine.
Someone mentioned Ikea furniture; that is true but they work and feel comfortable enough. I'm also only there for a week and don't need to redesign. I also like Scandinavian/Zen look and feel.
Another reviewer mentioned carpet could be better- that is true of the one in the bedroom but again, it is clean and functional enough.
Overall great stay and value for money is reasonable given how expensive rents are in that area.