Lauren was a great host who has a beautiful home in a perfect location. The home sits far enough away from Venice proper for peace and relaxation, but is only a short walk away from the entertaining Venice Beach boardwalk. The house is also right across from the Venice canals which are lined with some really impressive homes. The house has all the amenities a family should need, it was very clean, and the neighbors were very nice (they even helped out with laundry). The instructions Lauren provided were perfect and she also includes a very thorough book of restaurants and bars in the area. I would not hesitate to book this house again if I were in the area!