We were probably in the apartment for 5 minutes before we knew we'd be leaving a positive review. Peter and his wife were extremely welcoming and accommodating to our vacation-lazy schedule. Once we arrived, they gave us a tour of the apartment, left us directions to different nearby hot spots, provided two sets of keys and assured us that if we needed anything we could call or text.

On to the apartment - this place has EVERYTHING you could need for a stay away from home. They provided fresh juice, champagne, German sausage (INCREDIBLE btw), potatoes, eggs, bacon, butter, onions, peppers... yea, seriously. Good-sized gas-range stove made cooking in the apartment even better than cooking at home. Aluminum foil, dishware, glassware, mugs, plastic bags, measuring spoons... it's all there. A Keurig was provided with plenty of coffee and tea options. We enjoyed our breakfast in the dining room, which seats 4 .

A welcome relief was that washing and drying was also offered. Save space in the suitcase and do your laundry here (ironing board and iron also available)! The bathroom wasn't spacious, but still a really good size. Plenty of toiletries provided and a hair dryer that works well. Beautiful stand-up shower with a handshower.

The bed was comfortable as were the pillows. We slept very well both nights although we've read feedback claiming the opposite. Here's the thing, there's noise. It's a busy street, and it's connected to a restaurant. BRING EARPLUGS and you'll be fine. If you forget, there's a convenience store right next door and a gas station on the same block. Don't shy away from this spot over the noise, because it's really not as big of a deal as some people may claim.

When you're not in the apartment, you're in a perfect spot to visit Sea World or walk to a beach. About a mile up the road is the perfect spot for a sunset and half a mile up is Ocean Beach. Plenty of great food on that little strip and a wonderfully laid back environment.

For those of you driving, you'll have a designated parking spot, which having spent a few days in LA can be a very rare and precious thing lol As I'm sure you can tell, if you're still reading this, we enjoyed it and would absolutely go back. We highly recommend it based on pricing, convenience, and the hospitality of the owners.