Jess has a beautiful home, and I had an amazing time in LA. She has two very friendly dogs, the gated front yard is just heaven, and the living space is massive. Bigger than any studio apartment I've ever seen, and bigger than several one bedroom apartments I've been inside.
This space certainly benefits from being so close to the ocean, and the temp never got above 75 the entire time I was there. Sitting in the shade and feeling the breeze was so wonderful. The apartment gets perfect ventilation from the well-placed windows, and you can basically get as much or as little sunlight as you wish.
I will always check if this space is vacant when visiting my sister's family in Santa Monica. I was so lucky to find it.