This place is AMAZING and it and Mario exceeded my expectations for my beach staycation. Mario was a fantastic and helpful host. The studio is right on the boardwalk that lines Venice Beach, so you are a quick walk to the sand. The sunsets are often spectacular and if you walk out to the sand a little ways to the right, there is an outcropping of rocks that is a gorgeous place to witness them.
The place was very clean and the decor is tasteful and creates a relaxing environment. The kitchenette is a nice touch, with fridge, microwave, utensils, plates, bowls, tea/coffee, and coffee maker. I brought over a little toaster oven and a one-burner electric cooktop. I actually didn’t end up using either but they were pretty cheap buys and would be convenient to have for this type of setup if you want to cook more.
The air-conditioner worked perfectly and was amazing to have because I’m pretty heat-sensitive, especially for sleep. The water pressure in the shower is fairly low but not to an extent that bothered me.
I plan to come back and recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Re: worries about noise-I didn’t get the sense when I’d get home at night that it was particularly noisy but I brought a white noise machine just in case and barely heard anything from inside the apartment. (Quick tip: when I travel farther and don’t want to bring my little machine on a plane, I use Spotify or You Tube white noise channels or playlists on my phone and they drown out sound really well.)