Donna was a fantastic host! She was really chill and cool with letting me hibernate in the room but also chatting when I was feeling up for it. We ended up having some interesting things in common that I wouldn't have ever guessed! She also was very generous with sharing her baking.
Zayda is also the cutest puppy (she's older now, but all dogs are puppies in my mind) in the world. She was very playful and adorable, but she was also very well-behaved. It was nice getting a greeting from her each time I came back.
The room itself was super cozy and I loved having a library of books surrounding me in the room. I ended up grabbing a random one and reading through it over the course of my stay.
The bed was just the right level of firmness for me and I loved having a couch in the bedroom to be able to switch up the seating arrangement.
The location was also perfect for walking to the grocery store and cool shops near downtown.
If you're ever in need of a place to crash in Santa Monica, I'd recommend Donna's place!