Shelly's place is bright and sunny, cheerful, spacious, and CLEAN! We felt very safe there in terms of cleanliness and location. The locked parking right outside the cottage door is very convenient and safe and easy! It is located perfectly for access to the beach and West Side areas - very convenient location on a tree-lined street in Santa Monica. We could easily get to our family's house in Brentwood and down for a walk on the beach or to cafes. The king size bed was a plus, and there was plenty of closet and desk and drawer space. The sunny courtyard is lovely. What we liked best was how quiet the place is. Shelly is a great host, always checking in with us to make sure everything was fine and to see if we needed anything during our stay. We recommend Shelly's place!