For this place, you're paying for the views and the location. If you want to be in the heart of Venice beach, then this is the place. The views are spectacular, although they are slightly offset by the filth around the windows. The place was not professionally cleaned (and some parts not even cleaned) beforehand so I was less impressed by the place. (There were even used towels in the bathroom.) The bed was very comfortable.
The host was very responsive before I checked in. After I checked in, I never heard from him.
All in all, it was fine but I wouldn't return.