Had a lovely time staying at Beth's home. The outdoor common spaces are cozy and Beth even invited me to share in a dinner gathering her friend was hosting there. The rooms are quite spacious since you get both the sitting room and the bedroom, it was more than enough space for me. While I was in town I used the Lyft electric bikes to get everywhere and there's a parking area a block from the house so it was quite easy. I assume most visitors will have a car though so for that it's also quite central. The strip of Pico she's near has a few shops but it's not the most walkable neighborhood, but the areas that are aren't much further away. Definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a good Santa Monica option but not necessarily right on top of the busiest areas.