This airbnb is a great choice for singles, couples, and especially families. When I come back to LA, I will definitely stay here again! For the reasons detailed below, I mostly strongly recommend this place without any reservation.
First of all we loved the apartment for the following reasons:
- The place is indeed huge, for Venice standards: very large common room, perfect for families (kids have enough space to play) or parties (not allowed!)
- Correspondence with the host was excellent during our visit (fast response and immediate actions (janitor!) when required)
- very helpful and friendly janitor
- Laundry room next door
- parking space for car included
- very nice neighbors (we made some friends!)
- Equipment of the place very good (kitchen equipment, two TVs, spacious fridge, lots of cabinets to store stuff, etc.)
- all devices were working smoothly or repaired within a day upon request
The location of the apartment was perfect for our needs:
- 3 min walk to the beach (surfing spot just 5 min from the house) & Venice canals (nice for a walk with a stroller)
- two playgrounds nearby: one at muscle beach (10 min walk; excellent playground), one at Venice canals (very good playground)
- easy to meet people on the playgrounds nearby (easy to meet open people)
- good biking possibilities for adults and kids (bike path along board walk; our toddler could ride a small bike at the boardwalk itself)
- bus stop 5 mins away
- Santa Monica subway line is a beautiful 3-mile bike ride away
- many people with kids in the area
- huge closet (large enough to put a full-size mattress there, if some additional sleeping space for small kids is required in the main bedroom)
What could be improved:
- Cleanliness could be improved a bit when we arrived
- Was a bit hard to reach the host in the weeks before arrival (but then excellent once we were at the place)
Minor drawbacks:
- The second guest room (not the main room) is small with just a small window and close to the laundry room. It can get a bit loud. It is a good guest room bedroom for children.
- directly at a major street (we got used to that and had no problems, although we visited from a small, quiet town)
Note that there was a pool table included (taking up quite some space, but there is still plenty, plenty of space).