No doubt our stay in Venice will be the highlight of our trip. This was my first time using Airbnb and I will not hesitate to use this site again for future trips. The house billed as "luxury modern" is just that. It exceeded our expectations and then some. 3 floors of spacious luxury. There were 6 of us on this trip and the house afforded us all the amenities, space, and privacy we were seeking. My husband and I stayed in the huge luxurious master suite complete with balcony and equally large bathroom with dual showers, loved it! Our adult children and companions were all very pleased with the accommodations as well. All bedrooms are large with very comfortable bedding and balconies. Sliding glass doors everywhere allow the house to flow with the refreshing ocean breeze. There is a 3rd floor deck complete with couches, fire pit and shading. We had cocktails up there and enjoyed the vast view and sunset each night. The main living area was amazing as well. Huge comfy couch, large screen TV, wall to wall floor to ceiling glass walls that opened to the private patio, which we all enjoyed. I also fell in love with the tranquility of the lush water wall in the dining area. If you prefer to cook in (we didnt have time) the kitchen is a cooks dream. I cannot say enough positives about this home, just that you will not be disappointed and feel like you are a celebrity when you stay there. The area is great. We walked everywhere. Straight down Washington to the beach a short walk , there are a plethora of choices for local dining. My favorite was the Terrace where we sat open air facing the beach while enjoying a great breakfast. We walked the canals which have some amazing homes and views and really had fun at the 4th street Promenade for lunch and wonderful shopping. The entire city is very eclectic, interesting and fun. I dont want to leave out Abbot Kinney and Venice boardwalk, again just a short walk away. We visited local galleries, shopped with local artisans and basically ate our way across town stopping in for local treats. My only regret is that our time there was so short. Had I known how wonderful the home and area would be, I would have planned to stay longer as there was so much more we wanted to do and not enough time. I would recommend this home and a stay in Venice to anyone searching for luxury and a very good time at the beach. Just though I would mention I had to call the owner Ray with a quick question. He was so easy to reach, very nice and helpful and gave me so many great suggestions to help maximize our time spent in Venice. We will absolutely be booking here again!