We never met Monika but everything was so organized that there was actually no need to. Her parents, living nearby, helped us through upon our arrival. The place looks exactly like in the photos and was very functional. Maybe the bathroom could look pretty small, but it is still quite functional overall. We really enjoyed our stay. The bed is queen size, so it may be tight for 2 guests, but the futon sofa can solve the issue. If I have to find something "uncomfortable", well maybe the private coin operated washing machine was something weird to me but her parents were so kind to help us through. Finally, the area is lovely. You can use your car, or the bus n.4 down the road which runs from Santa Monica to downtown. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.