Karen is a lovely host who took great pains to make sure we were comfortable. The house is charming with inviting indoor and outdoor spaces and located in a very pleasant neighborhood. Her friendly old beagle, Blue, added a little low-key doggie-ness to the relaxed Santa Monica vibe. The bed was really comfy, the towels luxurious, and the layout of the house lent itself to the right amount of privacy. Karen also gave us an extensive list of restaurants and happy hours all in the neighborhood. The couple of places we went to were great.