Close to dinning and shopping, clean, a beautiful view of the ocean from a private balcony, and a wonderful host - it doesn't get much better than that. We were in town for a cycling trip and enjoyed the central location to coffee in the mornings and great meals on Main street in the evening. We had a flat tire in the mountains on our last day and were stranded without cell phone service. Luckily, our host was gracious enough to let us check-out late and work around our disrupted schedule. The parking spot was a blessing because we were hauling equipment between the mountains all weekend. Communication was fast and convention as well as check-in. If you are looking for a place to stay in Santa Monica, without a doubt don't hesitate to book if it is available.