Leslie's place is in a great location - it's walkable to several grocery stores and cafes, as well as the beach and main areas of Santa Monica. The room was quiet and clean and the bed very comfortable!.It was great to have access to the kitchen, which we took advantage of for coffee and breakfast in the mornings. Leslie was a good host and very quick to respond to any questions we had. We loved the bikes that she provides, too! We highly recommend heading out to the beach and riding down to Venice. There are bike paths the whole way. Overall, a good, convenient spot to be if you're in Santa Monica for a quick trip.