This review was for an extended stay of several months. What a wonderful place! I showed it to my sister and she declared it "Instagram worthy", haha. The apartment is beautiful with plenty of space. The kitchen is modern with top-of-the-line appliances. The fireplace is wonderful and warm for those colder nights. The bathroom is gorgeous and has both a big, deep tub and a large shower stall (the water takes a long time to get hot, but it gets there and the pressure is good!).
The building itself is quiet and safe with some kind, friendly people. There is a spa area with hot tub, steam room, and sauna, a fitness center, and nice outdoor spaces to grill and gather with friends. Parking is easy, and there is guest parking as well. It is pretty ideally located: you can walk to numerous shops, stores, and restaurants, and the beach is a two-mile walk, bike ride, or drive away. For my money Venice Beach is one of the nicer beaches available in the area, and it was wonderful to get to know it better.
Ivy and Mat were perfect hosts, responding quickly to any issue, but even in my extended several-month stay, very few issues came up which tells you what good shape the place is in when you walk in the door. I absolutely loved my time at this little oasis of calm that was so perfectly located and so perfectly comfortable. I cannot recommend this place or these hosts highly enough.