Fantastic location in Santa Monica. Neighborhood was safe and aesthetically pleasing (very California-y).
Notes about the location:
- <5 min. walk to Wilshire Blvd. w/ lots of stores and restaurants
- 5 min. walk to a Von's grocery store
- 5 min. walk to a UCLA Health Clinic (there are several satellite UCLA medical sites in the area)
- 10 min. walk to Montana Avenue w/ lots of restaurants and cute shops
- 15 min. walk to the 3rd Street Promenade
- 15 min. walk to Target
- 12 blocks from the beach = 15-20 min. walk to the water
- Easy drive to Brentwood, Venice
- Easy access to the 10
- a LOT of great restaurant delivery options in the area
Notes about the space:
- The unit was nice, well-decorated (minimalist) and got a ton of light.
- The kitchen is well-equipped with cooking supplies (we had a Thanksgiving dinner for two there!).
- Stackable washer/dryer
- Parking included (space is tight, but manageable)
- Smart TV allows you to watch anything you have a subscription to (Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, etc.)
- Building was secure with a locked door for entry
- Since this is a multi-unit building, there is some noise from other units. It was not enough to bother us, but depending on who else is staying there and your personal tolerance for noise, I could foresee it being a problem for some people.
- The A/C units work well but they're in the bedrooms only; there is not central air. We stayed from mid-October to mid-December so this was not a problem for us. Opening the windows provided enough of a breeze to keep plenty cool. May not want to stay here during hotter summer months.
- There is heat which works well. We used it sometimes in the mornings and evenings if it got chilly.
- Wifi worked well, we were able to work from home with no problems.
All in all, a great option if you're looking for somewhere to stay in the middle of Santa Monica. Would definitely stay here again.