Communicating with Nick and Grace was a breeze! Great location and everything was as advertised. I didn't use the yard and hot tub etc but it was all there and available to use. You can't beat the location if you want Santa Monica....just one thing to note is that the unit is right under their house....so you can hear through the floor. Wasn't an issue for me and there wasn't noise late at night but something to know if you might want to make a little noise....