Our weekend at Tony's cottage was fabulous. Tony was a great host, making us feel at home right away. The cottage really is in the center of Venice, within walking distance (less than 1 mile) to Santa Monica and all that Venice has to offer. The beach is only blocks away. The cottage itself is clean and well equipped with the basics. There is a Whole Foods about 5 blocks away, so we were able to stock up on food and save a little money by eating at the cottage or taking food to the beach with us. I felt very safe at the cottage, the gate at the front of the property locks and the cottage is tucked away in the the back. Tony is reliable and available to answer questions when needed. Also, I really appreciated the flexibility with check-in and check-out. What a nice and easy place to stay! Thanks!