Gary was easy to communicate with, check-in was a breeze, and I couldn't have asked for a better host.
The apartment has a few pros and cons, which I think are reasonable for the price. The location is absolutely premium, walking distance to Abbot Kinney and shops/restaurants/nightlife along Main. The apartment was neat, clean, comfortable, and well supplied. The AC was very effective.
On the other hand, the apartment is very small. There isn't much room to do anything other than sleep, and I ended up eating my meals out on the steps just to have a comfortable place to sit and eat. For my needs, it was perfectly fine, but if you're looking for a spacious apartment, look elsewhere.
The windows also look directly into the main walkway in and out fo the building, so you're forced to keep the blinds drawn 24/7 to avoid passersby looking into your room. Unfortunately, this means that the Venice breezes can't be fully appreciated, and natural light is a bit hard to come by.
All in all, Gary and his apartment were exactly what I was looking for and I enjoyed my stay very much, but keep your expectations tempered when it comes to space and privacy!