Can't recommend Barbara or the apartment enough ! People say the apartment is small (not in a derogatory way) but i wouldn't actually say this. It is very petite, it is a studio apartment but it is not cramped or stuffy and my boyfriend and I had more than enough space. Additionally, the space is used wisely with plenty of storage, chairs, small table etc. We were delighted with the apartment as it was very clean and fresh and had everything we needed. Never met Barbara but she provided excellent communication from my inital questions about renting to the point when I left after spending a week there. She reassured me about the process of air bnb (I had never heard of it before and some reviews were sketchy online). She is very helpful and tries to assist you in any way possible. She leaves helpful instructions around the apartment, including local amenities, restaurants, as well as an invaluable LA guide book and some LA magazines. Little easy touches like this are much appreciated. The apartment was just as described and has a perfect location right next to the beach but set back slightly so it's not on a busy road or rowdy spot. Took about 30 seconds to walk onto beach promenade and about 2 minutes to the beautiful canals, located a block or so behind the apartment. Santa Monica close by is nice for shopping and we spent numerous evenings there late night shopping, eating and we also went to Santa Monica pier. Venice beach is so cool, and being English, we loved the American coolness of it!! The location, the apartment, and Barbara were everything we had hoped for and I cannot actually think of anything negative to point out!! Would recommend a hundred times over, thank you for a wonderful stay.