Comfortable , cozy apartment in a great area. Not sure what was ”shady” as referenced in prior reviews, as it’s near a hospital, daycare, & church, the streets are very clean, & most of the foot traffic are medical students & staff. Not walking distance to the beach, but its only a few blocks. You can find scooters & bikes for rent on almost any corner.
The apt was very cool (as of April) despite the 70-80 degree weather. There’s a nice local guide to restaurants, activities, etc. The furniture is comfortable (especially the bed... omg!). There are a few amenities like shampoo, body wash etc. (which saved us lots of time in a crunch), but if you prefer your own, it’s walking distance from Rite Aid, Walgreens, & 7-11 for last minute travel size items.
This place is a huge gem in this area for its value. It’s the happy medium between Malibu/Pacific Palisades glitz or a Venice Beach sweat box. If it’s available, book it!