This was my very first Airbnb experience, so I was a little nervous about how it would work out. I was bringing my 15 year old daughter and her also 15 year old step-sister. Tiffany and Janin were quickly responsive to any of my questions. We requested if we could arrive about an hour early, and they were very accommodating. As we pulled up to the property we were impressed by just how close the property was to the beach (just as advertised). The parking attendant explained how the parking worked and that it was included. As we stepped inside, the girls were stunned with how beautiful the tile floors were. Right away the phones were out to send photos of the mosaics. The floor plan was open, airy, and inviting. The kitchen had everything we needed. Later in the day I met a couple of the permanent residents from the third floor. They were really nice and offered to give the girls surfing lessons (they declined, but it was still really nice of the gentlemen to offer). The location is perfect and we enjoyed walking the Venice boardwalk. There was lots of dining within easy walking distance. Even though we didn't utilize them, it was great that there were bicycles on the property for our use.

There were a couple of downsides. First, even though it's on the beach, in August it can be kind of warm if all the windows are closed, and there isn't AC. Some of the windows wouldn't open, and there were no screens on any of the doors or windows, so that ones that we opened let flies and mosquitos in. The open, screenless windows tie into the second problem, which honestly isn't Tiffany and Janin's fault in any way, but is something to be aware of. Venice beach is very artsy and eclectic. It's also overrun with the homeless that at night and early morning yell at each other and their dogs bark or fight with each other. Sleeping with the windows open and without screens was loud, and caused a little anxiety. One morning I opened the gate to the property and there was a small tent set up on the small sandy median between the property and where my car was parked.