Great location if you're in town to hang out & go out. Directly across from Santa Monica Pier so good access to bars & restaurants. Neighborhood is very lively so maybe not the best bet if you're trying to work or go to sleep early but tons of fun. No A/C in the unit so windows open is a must which can also be impactful when it comes to noise late at night or early in the AM. The unit was super clean on arrival. It is Santa Monica so there's no free parking but easy spots to park nearby (we spent $45 for three nights so not bad).