Thereza's place is really wonderful and unexpected. It felt a little like staying in a European or South American inn, with its wonderful garden and lovely art. It was super clean, very comfortable and I used the patio every morning to eat breakfast and pet the family dog, Zico. Thereza is very warm and welcoming, but also very unobtrusive. And if you head west on Venice Blvd you are quickly in the heart of boho Venice and Abbot Kinney Blvd where there are lots of fab restaurants and Salt and Straw ice cream, or go a little further and you are on the beach (I ran on the beach at 7:30 in the morning and it was beautiful and very quiet). I highly recommend this Mar Vista hide away.