Silvio was helpful and responsive which I appreciated. The apt is in a great location on the beach and right in the heart of Santa Monica. The apt was lacking some charm (kitchen/bathroom slightly run-down) and didn't exactly feel "home-y" but it was clean and did the trick! I was warned that it was very loud but it actually wasn't so bad for me at all (maybe I'm just accustomed to a little noise as a New Yorker). All in all it was a good experience :)