This is a private suite detached from the main house, in a private back patio. It is air-conditioned, if that is needed. The hosts are friendly without being intrusive. The location in Santa Monica is good, convenient to restaurants and stores, and the bus line that takes you to and from the heart of town and the beach. We were there for a 10-day stay, to deal with some family affairs, rather than simply vacationing. It worked out well for us.