Wow! We certainly got lucky with this place. Let's start with the basics...
The house: Three double bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the study/TV room, a large separate lounge, and a fully-equipped kitchen/diner. There is plenty of room in the house. Oh, and there are two bathrooms.
The location: Aspirational street in a safe neighbourhood. Two off-road parking spaces. Walking distance to supermarkets and coffee shops. Santa Monica pier is a 45-minute walk. The 405 is a 10-minute drive.
The garden: Beautiful multi-level pool and hot tub/spa, with numerous sofas, seats and tables for relaxation or entertaining. With the early-morning/dusk calls from the wild parakeets and Debra's array of plants, it is a wonderful little paradise.
The owner: Debra's communication was clear and superquick. She really could not have done more for us. It truly felt like her ambition was for us to have a great vacation at her property. We felt special.
What you also need to know: We could not have wished for anything more, but we realise that the property might not suit everyone. Firstly, it is quirky. Eclectic decor and lots of furniture; don't expect minimalism. Also, as is a family home, the bath/showers are not top-hotel standard and the pool floor does not get vacuumed daily.
Finally, Debra lives on-site in an adjacent building and Maisy (the characterful cat) wanders around.
As mentioned at the start, we could not have been happier with our stay.