Tomoko's apartment was a great place for me to stay. She responded to my request quickly, and I appreciated that since I needed a place to stay that night. I stayed 2 nights and the room and private bath were comfortable and very clean. The apartment is in a great location, convenient to walk to the beach and 3rd street promenade. Her dad let me in, gave me the keys and parking pass. I would stay here again on my next trip to Santa Monica.