The house is just lovely and even great than the pictures! and i wish i could stay longer. Neighborhood is safe and nice. As described, it will take 25mins by bike from the house to Venice beach. So take their bikes! and it was such a great bike trip to Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Tara and Michael are very easy to communicate and you get your own privacy. Their guest book was perfect! read it first and you will find everything you need ( tips for the area, sightseeing places, restaurants etc). I stayed at West Hollywood area first to discover the city then move here only for 3 nights to relax and for beach part. BTW, pls must try Sakura if you like Japaness food which is just 500m from their house.