I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Steve's place.
First off, the location. Right in the middle of the quiet and charming Venice Canals and a few minutes walk to Venice beach or Washington Blvd. Hard to top that.
The place itself was very nicely kept, just like a hotel room with fresh towels, fridge, snacks, your own bathroom, small kitchen and large closet. You get a private entrance and as a bonus there's a rooftop deck that you can use.
To top it off, Steve was really nice and was very quick to respond to any questions I had, including good tips for surfing.
Next time I go to Venice, I'm definitely looking for this place again.