Wendy and Vince are two of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. They were so welcoming and genuinely excited about my trip! The location is phenomenal, the room is cozy and warm, and the bed is awesome (which isn't a big deal to most but I typically sleep terribly when traveling, not the case here).
I didn't expect my airbnb hosts to be one of the highlights of my trip but they really were, if you choose this home you will not be disappointed!
Last note, I chose Santa Monica due to its proximity to the LA Marathon finish. It's about 3/4 mile from the finish events and 1 1/3 mile to the shuttle in the morning. It's absurdly convenient and removes any pre race or post race stress.