If you are looking for an authentic Venice Beach experience - this location cannot be beat! With minimal steps to the boardwalk & beach, there’s always something close by to enjoy (however we felt much more safe/comfortable out & about during the day than at night)! This location is most accommodating for an adventurous couple or two friends willing to share a bed.. (the bed in bedroom was very comfortable, futon in living room as second sleeping option was not as comfortable).
I would not have felt 100% safe or comfortable if we had young children with us (quite a bit of homelessness very close by, including people sleeping right outside our front gate all 3 nights we spent here). Lots of late night action right outside our door as well, which left us a little concerned for the safety of the expensive convertible we had rented & parked right out front (although the parking situation is as ideal as it gets in this neighborhood!). The walls are very thin so you can hear a lot of what’s going on around you - not only the hustle & bustle of what’s happening outside, but also the other surrounding air b&b units in this house (total of 3 units, this one is ground level). However, that is just the price you pay to stay so close to the action, & boy are you ever close to the action!! The binder with recommended restaurants, activities, etc was a nice touch!! We did A LOT of walking & exploring during our stay, including out to both closest piers (Venice & Santa Monica).. my husband & I would highly recommend visiting this bohemian little beach town!!