Pros : LOCATION! Beach and downtown Santa Monica/Venice are very close. Several gas stations walking distance for snacks and water. Mini fridge in room. Parking is right in front of house. Bed is comfy. Bathroom is attached to room and clean- although it is shared.
Cons: House Smells badly of smoke, even if host isn’t smoking at the moment, If you detest the smell of smoke don’t stay here because it’s in the linens, the walls and the air. No AC in room so it’s deathly hot. Stains on the bed skirt, drying plant in the room, it’s an old house so there’s that, but it’s not the most clean in the living room (since you have to go through it to get to your room)
Bottom line. It’s not really a bright, lively place to relax, it’s an affordable place to sleep with proximity to beach. Nothing personal, just my opinion.