We loved staying at Donna's Beach home and it was just as described and in the pictures. It was a couple of blocks to the beach but quite a easy walk and we could turn either way along the boardwalk to Venice beach to our left and the Santa Monica pier to the right. It was also an easy 1 mile walk to Downtown Santa Monica which Donna drove us to, to catch the train to Los Angeles one day. Donna was a great host, bright and bubbly and willing to help out when needed or give advice drawn from her wonderful local knowledge. We always felt we had our own space and privacy and the big King bed was so comfortable. Such a bonus to pay a small fee for pick up and drop off at the airport with Donna. The house was so homey and we would always come back given a chance.