We (2 parents, 2 teen daughters) loved our stay at this apartment in Venice Beach. Lauren was responsive and it is exactly as pictured: clean; nicely decorated; newly remodeled; spacious bedrooms with good sized closets and comfortable beds; and nice baths. (FYI both baths have been redone, but only one had the shower redone.) Kitchen and living areas perfect for cooking and hanging out, great tv. Loved the patio for coffee, lunch and drinks. We did not use barbecue. Kitchen has nice dishes, glassware, coffeemaker and dishwasher. Bedrooms have fans that were nice to get air circulating. The location is perfect — 150 steps to the beach, on a very cute walk street. It's nicely situated south of the crazy/busy area of the boardwalk, but close enough that you can stroll over there and rent a bike, watch the action on the paddle ball courts, muscle beach etc. or simply take in this touristy section of the boardwalk. Can also walk south for 5 minutes and get to Washington Street — coffee, cafes etc. Easy access to bike lanes at beach -- we rode our rental bikes to Santa Monica Pier and then further north close to Malibu. Nice location for driving to airport, Santa Monica, downtown, other beach towns north and south, etc. Garage in back was easy to access and there is a convenient walkway from garage to front of house. (Rent a medium to small car — large SUV might be a tight fit.) Some minor street noise in morning from Pacific Ave., but did not bother us. We would stay here again!