Laura's place is perfectly situated - a 5 min walk to Palisades Park, an 8 min walk to the beach, and no more than a 20-30 min drive to anywhere else you might want to go including downtown LA and Topanga State Park. What makes this spot special are its location, amazing views, and amenities such as the firepit for cool evenings and the outdoor shower and breakfast bar for warmer months.
I did find the studio and bathroom to be tighter on space than I had anticipated. That said, I did not find the stairs to reach her place or exercising locals on the Santa Monica stairs next door to be an issue; however, if you have mobility issues or are a light sleeper, definitely take these factors into account.
Overall, Laura was an amazing host - friendly, personable, very responsive to questions, quick to address any concerns, and full of helpful tips and suggestions from the moment I chose to book with her. I would certainly stay at a property of hers again.