Very cool place! We were only there for 2 nights starting with Thanksgiving so Santa Monica in general wasn't so busy but what we experienced was a quiet street just one block away from Main Street. It's a great location. We got breakfast at Shoop's and snacks at the Urrth Cafe. I'm pregnant so the quick access to food was definitely a plus. We enjoyed dinner at one place recommended by the host- El Texate. We didn't have a car so that was about a 10-15 minute walk. Walkability was the most important thing to me when I was looking for a place. We had just gone on our honeymoon 5 months prior so we were trying to keep things cheap and not rent a car. We woke up and walked Santa Monica beach through the Venice boardwalk to Abbot Kinney Blvd and back. Hit the Santa Monica Pier around sunset at the end of all that. You really can see it all in 1 day if you have to. The bed was very comfortable and I liked the shower. The toilet is enclosed by a curtain so this place is best for 2 people who are very comfortable with each other. Would definitely stay here again!