We spent 6 nights at Mona's place and enjoyed every minute. The unit sits just feet from the boardwalk and beach, is just a few minutes walk to Abbott-Kinney and the canals, and is an easy 30 minute walk to the Santa Monica pier. When we weren't out and about, we spent nearly all of our time on the lovely patio. Because this unit does not have a kitchen sink, we used plastic utensils and paper plates. That worked out well. Besides, who wants to do dishes while on vacation anyway?!
The hosts were great with communication and very flexible. The property is secure and well kept. And, as an added bonus, it is just two blocks from Zelda's Place where you can get excellent coffee, sandwiches, and can indulge in awesome mini-donuts made to order!
Thanks for a great trip!