John and his sweet beachy place are ideal for a stay in Santa Monica! I had all the privacy I wanted as well as all of the comforts of being hosted by a friend. Location and affordability is unbeatable, and John was so relaxed and kind, going out of his way to make sure my needs were met.

Also, as a (relatively) young, female solo traveler, it feels important to say that I felt completely safe and at ease at John's place. Santa Monica is magical and my stay at John's only added to my wonderful beach vacation!