When we booked three weeks at Denise's home with our newborn son, we didn't know how lucky we were. She is one of the nicest, kindest, most interesting host we've met through Airbnb. The layout of her property is perfect for families or couples. The house is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked with everything one could need to make a great meal, and the garden is a lovely sanctuary to relax. She's paid exquisite attention to detail, providing high quality linens, furnishings, and even shampoo, soaps, etc. Her house is also fun - with musical instruments, places to lounge or do yoga, and entertain.

If you're lucky, she'll actually be in town and staying in the artist cottage on the back of the property. She's got great advice on places to go, people to meet, and things to do.

The neighborhood is also fantastic. It's just a few blocks to the beach and the eateries and cute shops on Rose, Abbot Kinney, and Main Street. In fact, it feels like her house is near and equidistant to the best parts of Venice and Santa Monica. Parking on the street was never a problem.

We will definitely stay with her again should we be in LA for a long trip again.

As for the cat - the Airbnb listing originally made references to a sweet cat. It has passed away, and she presently has not pets.