This apartment and its host provided a very pleasant stay. The location is extremely convenient: very close to the beach and 3rd street promenade with all the shops. Close by are very good restaurants and plenty of yoga and fitness studios. You can reach all the best activities (beach, shops, etc) by walking 5-10 minutes. Venice beach can be reached by walking for about 40 minutes or bicycling. Other cities nearby can be reach with Uber or Lyft. It's about 30-40 minutes Uber/Lyft drive to Hollywood Walk of Fame, 15 minutes to Getty Villa and 15 minutes to the national park with a lookout where you can watch the sunset and see the whole Santa Monica.
The apartment has everything you need for a simple stay: extremely comfortable bed, air conditioning & heating, kettle, fridge, hairdryer, a closet for clothes and shoes and enough space for a morning stretch in the floor :) The shared toilet is sparkling clean and a clean towel is provided every day. You will be provided high-quality water which is also important when traveling.
The host responds within 1 or 2 hours max which makes the stay comfortable. The communication is polite and kind and you will definitely feel welcomed and safe.
House rules are reasonable (for example, the silence is between 10 PM and 7 AM). This is not a party apartment, but instead perfect for a person who wants to rest well and wake up refreshed :) I would definitely stay in this place again if I end up coming back to Santa Monica.