Apartment itself is in a perfect location literally steps from the sand. It's also close to Abbott Kinney and canals etc. It is a basement apartment and while clean inside, there are some drawbacks. The owner uses both sides to store numerous boxes of BUTANE!!!Im talking 50-100 boxes titled "butane"all along the side of the house. The blinds are all down along the side where the boxes are located so when staying in the apartment you have to leave the blinds down. The front yard area is also cluttered with some broken old furniture. The outdoor area should be cleared out to be more hospitable. Otherwise the place had basics like towels and shampoo but no fancy extras. I wouldn't describe it as fancy or chic by any standards. Apartment comes with a parking space in the adjacent parking lot which is a big plus in crowded Venice. The overall stay was pleasant due to the location and weather but I would not seek to stay in the apartment again.