We had a good time in this house. Cheviot hills neighborhood was very nice to be with kids. A small playground is just few minutes away by foot and Rancho park was very nice. I need to add the Westfield mall on the list too.
We had family living in Santa Monica and meeting them everyday was not difficult.
Though if you are traveling with young kids and think about cooking meals often the little kitchenette can not be enough.
But over all everything was good and the host responded to all of my questions and needs promptly.