We were escaping Chicago weather and while LA wasn't doling out a ton of sun the weekend we were there, we absolutely loved getting to hide away in Darlene's little Santa Monica refuge. The location was perfect with easy access to restaurants, grocery store, and the beach and short drives to check out additional sites and shopping. The space was super comfy and a perfect size for the 2 of us. We were able to meet Darlene and chat and while she was right next door, everything felt very private. Highly recommend when you're in LA!