Really nice house; spacious rooms that are well decorated. Quiet neighborhood street. Has all the appliances you'll need - washing machine, dryer, fridge, tv (though American TV is awful so bring a laptop for your DVDs).
I would recommend a car as its about $20 to Venice beach in cab, $40 to airport.
Also buy your groceries before going to the house - there is a 7eleven about 200m away but it's a drive to a supermarket.