The house is located behind a large hedge and a very tall palm tree on a quiet (for now! There is construction occurring on both lots either side, and across the street) side street that is within walking distance of everything--we grazed at Gjusta on an almost daily basis (2 blocks away), got tacos and coffee within 3 blocks, and spent every morning on the beach (about 5 blocks, straight down Brooks street). Also easy drive to Santa Monica and hiking trails in the Palisades. You really don't even need to (and why would you?) leave the West side. Coming back to this place makes it so easy to enjoy a little bit of the California dream.
Parking was no big deal, right in front of the house. All necessary amenities for dining, cooking and relaxing (including some coffee table books on architecture). Concrete floors make for easy sweep up after meals, and in-unit laundry was a huge bonus--we'd been traveling for a few days and had accumulated some dirty clothes.
House is full of light, stylishly decorated, with nice details and a few decorative accessories, but not too much clutter. Plenty of counter space in the master bath, and a huge walk in closet with space for everyone's stuff. Downstairs closet packed with games and toys for the kids, and comfortable places to plop down and just sit in a ray of sun.
Friends who live locally all commented on what a nice place we'd found, and we agreed. We'd happily stay here again.