Mario's place is truly great, especially if you are looking to be right on the water in Venice Beach. This place is truly all about location, and the location is fantastic. It is steps away from the beach and the water. I stayed for a week and loved every minute of it. The apartment has everything 1 or 2 people would need for a short stay. Check-in and communication were super smooth. The windows do face the boardwalk, which is a bit hectic during the day, but the noise was fine inside, and it did not bother me once. At night, it is dead and silent, so you can get sleep easily. Mario was also able to arrange parking for me, which made things super easy. I would return in a moment, and absolutely recommend Mario's place.