This was our first trip to California, and our first Airbnb experience as well. The apartment was perfect for our 5 day stay. It was just as beautiful as pictured. It was clean and tidy and nicely decorated. There was plenty of space for my husband and me, and our 3 teenaged children. There was a rollaway bed in the closet, which was nice, but my 13 year old son chose to sleep on the couch. He said it was very comfortable. The rest of us found the beds to be quite comfortable, and the living/ dining area suited us perfectly. The couch is nice and big and the TV is really impressive. Also, the apartment has WiFi, which my family could not do without. The kitchen is lovely and well equipped. We picked up a few things at the grocery store and were able to enjoy breakfast in the apartment. It was also nice to have access to the washer and dryer and I did a few loads of laundry. The parking spot in the garage right behind the apartment was great. No need to look for a spot!
The neighborhood was really interesting and fun. We were there in December, so it was quiet. The location was perfect for walking around and enjoying Venice. The canals were just steps away, and so was the beach. We spent a lot of time walking along the Boardwalk and Abbot Kinney Blvd. There is a binder in the apartment with Lauren's recommendations for restaurants and things to do, which was appreciated. We tried a few of the restaurants and really enjoyed them.
When we did take the car out, it wasn't a very long drive to any of the tourist attractions in Los Angeles, like Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, The Getty Center, Sunset Boulevard, or Hollywood Boulevard. We had a wonderful vacation and our experience with Airbnb could not have been better!