The location is not right on the canal, but very close. You also get to Abbot Kinney very quickly. It is a quiet location for being in the middle of things. Parking was not a problem, and check-in was easy. Zabi responds very quickly and provides lots of local tips. The place was clean and looks like in the photos. I really appreciated the nice water pressure in the shower. While there is no A/C, the place stayed stayed surprisingly cool. The front yard is nice to hang out in, and the two bikes are a nice touch (we didn't use them). There is a small corner store selling basics right around the corner, which is convenient.