Location, location, location. You have the wild world of Venice on one side and the tranquil canals on the other. Walk/scooter and bike to everything: Venice Beach/Pier/boardwalk, Abbott Kinney, even Santa Monica and then take the Big Blue Bus back. The beautifully decorated house has all you need for a great vacation: enclosed parking garage, sweet little deck, kitchen w/ pans etc. and a killer TV for when you need a break from the action. Lauren was responsive and helpful throughout our process. Canals were our favorite part.