We could not have chosen a better place to stay in Santa Monica. The guest house is very private and much lovelier in person. The pictures do not do it justice. It had everything we needed and more. More than ample outdoor space with a view of the ocean on a clear day. And even a washing machine and drier. It also had a very comfortable bed outfitted with top of the line linens. A good night's sleep is key to any good vacation. The location was close to everything we wanted to do limiting our need for driving long distances. Stephen and Helga are charming people. We hesitated to write a review only because we would like to keep this little gem all to ourselves!