Wonderful hosts, truly professional, helpful and polite. Plus Lola is the sweetest little dog ever, you'll fall in love her. As for location, on one hand it's a little far from the beach scene but on the other it's only like 15-20 minute drive or ride share to Manhattan, Venice, or Santa Monica piers. Absolutely recommend the hosts and the room itself was very cozy and loaded with all the amenities you would find in a 3-4 star hotel.