Alba & Mike’s place is steps away from the beach and the apartment is nicely furnished! I stayed for a a little over a month so I want to leave a detailed review for those hoping to do the same in the future. The location of Venice beach is pretty central for most things to do in LA which is really convenient. I would keep in mind the street parking situation, though. It’s not so bad once you get used to it but I had some times I had to park pretty far. As a solo female on this trip, I felt a little sketch in the area as Venice itself does not have the best reputation. I was especially alert when I was walking alone. It did make me feel a lot better having a hotel valet across the street as there is always someone watching the area.
Because the place is on the beach, also keep in mind the outside noise, whether it be cars or people partying on the boardwalk. The noise was my biggest issue but having some white noise from the fan really helped me throughout my stay.
With the location aside, the apartment is pretty much what I needed. The bed was super comfortable, it never got too hot, the kitchen and bathroom were lovely. I also really appreciated having a washer and dryer in the building. The place was easy to check in and out and it was very clean upon arrival. After I got used to Venice itself, I thought the apartment was really ideal for me. I also enjoyed being able to just walk to the beach whenever I wanted and to see the cute shops nearby. Alba & Mike also communicate well and check in without to make sure you’re having a great stay. For me, this was lovely because it made me feel they are making sure they are taking care of their guests. They will make sure you have what you need :)