Barbara was a fantastic host, and her listing was exactly as advertised. She left clear instructions for us regarding every aspect of our stay, so there was no confusion. After we got settled into the studio, she welcomed us and we had a nice conversation. The size of the place is big enough for 2 people. She has been considerate and tried to ensure all the conveniences of home were available in the studio. The only drawbacks we found with this location were parking and a little bit of noise, both of which are disclosed up front. Barbara provided fair warning about street cleaning on weekdays and how parking enforcement tickets religiously. This is for real. There is some street noise and from pedestrian passerbys and cars that might be troublesome to a light sleeper, but we did not have any serious issues. Speaking of sleep, the bed was extremely comfortable. This is definitely toward the quieter end of the Venice beach strip. We felt very safe at all times inside the property, including walking around at night if we came back late from sightseeing. The studio is very convenient and in close proximity to the beach, the canals, and delicious restaurants.