Russell's place has been perfect for my month long stay in Santa Monica. It is about 10 minutes walking to the beach, very close to all the restaurants and cafes on Main street, and has a beautiful view of the ocean that made my mornings amazing. It is extremely well equipped.
The neighborhood is beautiful, very quiet and very conveniently located if you need to drive anywhere in LA.
And finally, Russell has been an amazing host, very attentive and available to provide recommendations, handle any minor issues etc.