Superb central location - walking distance to the great shops and restaurants on Abbott Kinney Boulevard (we love Gjelina!), the canals, and the beach. Neighborhood is an interesting mix of young couples with babies (lots of strollers), and hobos. The beds are really comfortable, and very clean. We found the common area a tad bit on the dark side because of the corrugated polycarbonate sheeting covering many of the windows. Liz was very responsive and easy to work with host.