I can't say enough about staying at Scott's place, especially as a dog owner. The unit was recently updated and much more lovely than shown onsite at time I booked the reservation. Comfy beds, nice den & living area, spotless bathrooms. The unit and backyard are super comfortable if you want to hang around or are working during your stay, but super conveniently located if you're off to other places in the area - Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Venice, UCLA, Beverly Hills, WeHo. If you're a dog owner, there's literally a mini dog park out back. Scott makes sure you know the best of Santa Monica from a dining perspective and even helped me learn where the secret, nearby dog friendly beach was. It's super clear that Scott and his wife love hosting guests (they live upstairs) and want to make sure you have an amazing time while you're with them. He's there for anything you might need. I hope it's available any time I need to be in the LA area.