This was a perfect experience, including big bunches of fresh roses and well stocked refrigerator. Charlene even compiled a big book with usefull information such as WiFi password, directions to excellent restaurants within 2-5 min walk, beach tips and LA attractions. For a beach access, with some practice you could just roll down into the surf, and there is also free Netflix-Hulu-YouTube on TV for the evenings.
This rental comprises the whole first floor of a small house, with independent entrance, bedroom, living room and bathroom. Sleeps 4 and was very comfortable for 2 tall people. No AC, but in the middle of July it was almost too cold with the ceiling fan running. Charlene let us use the garage, not huge but just right for our VW Passat.
What makes this experience so special is that this was my first time on Airbnb. On a college trip to California with my son, we booked a room in Santa Monica, only to learn on the way to the airport of the cancellation due to an "explosion". In some cases even the "dog ate my homework" excuse might be true, but I was ready to forget Airbnb and rent a motel near one of the schools. Luckily, my social media-savvy and beach-loving son insisted, and after a very efficient and pleasant exchange with Charlene secured us this little piece of paradise - which had a late cancellation from another guest.