Lana's place is just like described and is clean. She takes care of you and provides bottled water. She's very centrally located with short walks to Fabulous donuts at Sidecar, SM Pier, Promenade and Train, you have access to everything Santa Monica has to offer.
Quiet street at night so you can sleep in peace.
St. Monica's has a coffee shop Holy Grounds that was great. And Urth Cafe is close by.
Lana was a great host