I ended up taking a shot with a pretty new listing from Ray and his team and am happy I did. While I normally go for well-reviewed places, this was a last minute ordeal for the summer and the apartment was great for the 3-month time period I stayed. The spot is pretty central and a nice walk/short car ride to the stores in the area. Parking is pretty abundant on the street and in my entire stay, I only had trouble with finding a spot late at night once. However, if you don't want to deal with this, the Ray and his team offer a dedicated parking spot for $150/m which may be a lottery in how close it is to the actual spot. The listing was exactly as the pictures showed and very clean with plenty of amenities to accommodate. The air conditioner is actually more of a vari-speed fan in a vent, but it doesn't really get too hot in the apartment as you are so close to the beach you can actually smell the ocean at night. Purchasing a small/standing fan for more airflow could easily get you by even during the summer months. Because you are so close to LAX, you can actually see the airplanes coming in for landing, which is pretty cool. Don't worry about the sound, it's barely noticeable when you're inside unless the door/window is open. Overall, this was a very nice stay and definitely a step above the listing I stayed at the previous summer. Ray and his team are very friendly and always willing to accommodate any of your needs should you ever have them. Should I have to return for another summer, I would definitely consider booking with Ray again.