We had a very enjoyable week long stay at this cozy, private, nicely furnished downstairs unit in an older but well-maintained 4-plex with garden. Small, but perfect for two people. The building is located on a quiet residential street in a hip, urban, up-and-coming area of Venice. We loved the location - walkable to beach/boardwalk, grocery and drug stores, and restaurants and small retail places in Venice. And just a short drive into downtown Santa Monica. The owner, Craig, was very personable and extremely responsive - he not only greeted us at the unit to provide keys and explain what's what, but also offered great suggestions of local places to try and things to do. He also dropped off a few missing kitchen staples when requested, which we greatly appreciated, as we chose to prepare some meals in vs. eating out every day. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would not hesitate to recommend Craig's unit.