Fantastic spot! Prime location in Santa Monica beach. 5 min walk to the beach, 30 min walk to the pier. Parking on the street is a breeze. Very safe neighborhood and the locals are friendly. The unit itself is *extremely* clean and modern. The house itself is a tri-plex with a unit downstairs and a unit nextdoor. The house is over a hundred years old, so the walls are fairly thin. But the neighbors were quiet so this was not an issue. *NOTE - there are a couple different construction projects going on in the neighborhood right now and there is very audible noise from that during the day. But we weren't in the house much during working hours anyway so it didn't much matter. With no central A/C (full disclosure - there *is* a window unit in the bedroom) and no TV, the interior skews just slightly rustic. But this is Santa Monica and you don't really need A/C and we don't watch TV much, so we didn't really miss that feature although some might. Plenty of eateries and shops within walking distance, and the unit features a fully equipped kitchen in case you'd like to cook. Bathroom was updated and comfy. Furniture was cozy and we enjoyed having coffee on the patio. Beach towels included! Great communication from the owners and check-in was a snap. All in all, a great experience and I would stay here again without hesitation!