Overall, we had a great time staying at the apartment in El Segundo. The place was very conveniently located, the central location made it easy to get to Venice and Santa Monica, as well as all of the beaches south of El Segundo. While we didn't use the pool, it looked inviting, and there were only a few people that we saw using it. The check-in process was super smooth, and the hosts were great at communicating the process and expectations. When we arrived we found snacks on the table, and some drinks in the fridge, which was a very nice welcome. The keypad access to the apartment was great, meaning we didn't have to worry about having a key with us, or losing a key at the beach. A couple of things worth noting about the space: parking and air conditioning. Having a reserved parking space is fantastic, but be warned that this is LA and space is at a premium, so the parking space is rather narrow. If you are renting a car, I would recommend renting a smaller vehicle, we got "upgraded" to an SUV and it was a pretty tight fit in the parking stall. As far as the air conditioning goes, it is not central air, rather a room air conditioner. We never had any trouble with keeping the space cool, but it was louder than central air (which helped block sound from other units and outside, as other reviewers have mentioned). Neither of these things was an issue, but something that might be helpful to know. I would definitely recommend this apartment if you're coming to LA.