This is the place you want if you're in Santa Monica for the beach. When I say it's a 5 minute walk from the bean I MEAN IT (and I'm a slow walker!). The studio has everything you need. We stayed at the one that's in the basement, I believe there's also an option to rent the one behind the main house). Ours had its' own entry, windows, kitchenette, games/books and was very spacious for 2 people plus a dog. The place was very clean, easy access and the host was very responsive. If I had to nit-pick I'd say the bed might need to be updated/replaced soon (wasn't very comfortable). As for the reviews that say you could hear noise upstairs it shouldn't deter you from booking this location. It's about the same noise as you'd get in an apartment or dorm room. We didn't find it disrupting at all. If you're a light sleeper or a grumpy-goose who hates human noise, then I suggest you bring your Alexa/Google Mini (place has wi-fi) and play white noise when you sleep. I'd totally recommend this to a friend and I would stay here again.