I wouldn't look anywhere else if you're going to be in Venice Beach unless you're ok spending up to be closer to the beach. Jodi is a great host and the house is a perfect "homebase" when traveling to LA. She's just started renting this unit this year so there wasn't much feedback available when we booked but you can see everyone loves this place!! The unit is directly behind the house she lives on the same property but you have ample privacy. Only issues we had was getting in, we had to wait over an hour in the dark late at night but Jodi was very apologetic.