Melinda's apartment is in a beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood. My husband, daughter, and I felt safe walking everywhere and got restful sleep at night. Even though the apartment is two blocks from busy Lincoln Boulevard, we didn't hear any traffic noise or any kind of noise whatsoever. We had considered renting closer to the beach but were so glad we didn't after seeing the noisy crowds and all the commotion around the beach. Melinda's apartment is about a 20 minute walk from the beach. We also walked easily to Abott Kinney and the Venice canals, which are beautiful and worth seeing. St. Mark Catholic Church is less than a mile away and easy to find. There is a bike sharing station right around the corner from the apartment on 7th Sttreet. We got a one-day pass for $7 plus a $5 user fee. The bikes were great. We enjoyed riding on the bike path along the beach to the Santa Monica Pier. Ralph's grocery store and Rite-Aid are only two blocks from the apartment.
The apartment itself was great. It was so convenient to have two large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen appliances look new and were very clean. There are also a very nice washer and drier in the garage.
Melinda is such a thoughtful host. She had stocked the apartment with bagels, fruit, and drinks, which were much appreciated after a five-hour flight with no food. We really enjoyed staying at Melinda's apartment and would highly recommend it.