The listing was very different than the photos. There were no curtains except for two small inconsequential windows, decorations were very minimal and not as nice, the window over the bed had a small section of the blinds missing so anyone could see in (small but still right over the bed!). NONE of the multiple windows were secure! A child could easily break into the space and no one would know because of fencing and bushes. No single women should ever stay there. And even as a couple, we were not totally comfortable. The main large couch was unusable because the seat portion was very sunken and had a terrible angle. There was no microwave. On the good side, it was a large space and the location was unbeatable...blocks from the main part of the boardwalk and beach. And easily walkable to Abbot Kinney Ave with nice restaurants, etc. Nice large refrigerator. Great shower though it temporarily stopped up before we left and not our fault. Also the toilet temporarily broke but then worked again. The host's sister and brother-in-law live next door and were very nice and helpful. And even on a warm day, if you open the windows there is a nice cool breeze so it did not matter that there was no air conditioner. Bed was big enough and comfortable. Host provided two bicycles which is a big plus in the Venice Beach area. And like some reviews, they were not nice bikes but that's a good thing in that there was no fear of them being stolen. Overall, my girlfriend and I had a great sense of humor and we didn't want to hassle, at the last minute, with finding another place. So, in the end, we dealt with it and still had fun because of the location. In conclusion, i would absolutely not recommend anyone staying at this place unless and until the host at least secures the windows. And to be honest with the photos...host should add curtains back or change the photos to reflect the truth. And the walls and floor look more like the inside of a cabin than the niceness that the photos implied.