Tl;dr: Kristi’s place was a fantastic balance of great location and lovely accommodation. We worked peacefully from the apartment during the week (strong wifi, good areas to set up laptops+work), and benefitted from being close to so much in the area. Kristi was a responsive, highly communicative and sweet host! We’re very thankful for her hospitality.
If you care about location: Kristi’s apartment couldn’t be in a better location. It’s a 4-5 min walk to the beach, and even closer to a ton of cute shops and restaurants. Main Street (shops, coffee shops, restaurants) is walking distance, Rose Ave (trendy restaurants and bars) is walking distance, and Abbott Kinney (big shopping street with restaurants) is also a walk or a short bike ride. Kristi’s apartment is perfectly situated between all that Santa Monica and Venice has to offer.

If you care about service/hospitality: Kristi was one of the best hosts we’ve engaged with on Airbnb. She was so kind and helpful. She will go out of her way to make your stay as great as possible. We sent a package there early by accident, and she went and picked it up. She bought us fruit and some beverages as a little welcome gift. We couldn’t have had a better experience.

If you care about the Airbnb interior: Kristi’s apartment is newly renovated with new appliances and a nice finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms. Our stay was super comfortable and we had everything we needed – coffee machine, cookware, blenders, even a heated mug that keeps your coffee warm! The kitchen and living room are open and the couch is super comfortable to relax on. The two bedrooms have ample storage space and very comfortable beds.