Steven and Helgas apartment is a very nice and calm place with a real beach-house felling. You will find much room and nearly everything you need. You have a good access to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach and Pier. Good food options are available @ Whole Foods (5 min by car/10 by bike). The free bikes and the washer/dryer are a big plus. We agreed a check in time with Steven by phone. For check in he explained us how everything works. Check out was also very uncomplicated. We highly recommend this place and would be glad to come back if we are in Santa Monica/L.A. again. 5 Stars!