Barbara is a great host. Her apartment is spotless and cleaner that any hotel room I have stayed in. The location is fantastic and I think the best part of Venice Beach. It's a hop, skip and a jump to the beach, restaurants,bars, shops, liquor store. Bus is at the front door. I was at Barbara's apt when the weather was over 100F and I had the ceiling fan on only a few times the place is so cool! The apt is compact but has almost everything. It is very secure as well, and quiet.