Brendan's place is right in the action of Venice beach .. You will experience the area up close .. We are seasoned travellers so we are always looking for adventure so it suited us to be on this area ..
Parking can at times be a challenge and if you arrive with a lot of luggage it will be a bit of a choir go get it in and out of the apartment on the top floor .. Again this didn't effect us too much but it may if you are not prepared to walk through the area with your bags and then take them all up the steep flight of stairs ..
The veiw from your apartment onto the beach and the promenade is worth the effort though ....