An ABSOLUTE must-stay. Yes, it's not in the exact Santa Monica downtown area - but its still-great location, beautiful backyard oasis, peaceful bungalow, and amazing hosts are 100% worth it! Dean and Meg were SO welcoming - whether it was help for items I forgot to pack, tips for places to check out, and special welcome features (if I didn't have a set schedule, it would've been so nice and relaxing to even just chill in their beautiful backyard the whole time!). One of the best Airbnb experiences I've ever had, hands down.