Our first trip to LA so we were a little concern about safety, my husband would be in a Conference and my 12-year-old son and I would be alone most of the time and without a car. The house worked perfect for us, we felt safe in the house and walking around the neighborhood - Mar vista is beautiful and clean. We arrived really late at night and were pleased that the locker system worked smoothly, the house was clean, smelled so good, beds comfortable, the water pressure and temperature in the shower were great, dishes and utensils were sufficient, the furniture beautiful, washer and dryer were a huge help, garage gave us peace of mind. There is no dishwasher, but there is a double sink that made washing dishes easy. The grill worked well and we sat down at the table in back patio for dinners. There is a large deck in the front yard but we found it too noisy and hot to enjoy it, but we appreciated the privacy and distance it created between the front door and sidewalk. The kitchen countertop is butcher block, it might be an issue for some people because of the concern of keeping it dry, but is was okay for us as we have the same in our house. Although the house sits on a busy street, the traffic noise didn't disturb our sleep and we were so grateful there was no loud music around, no noise from neighbors at all. The house is airy, clean and comfortable, perfect for a family of 3 or 4, close to Venice Beach and Sta Monica. Claudia was excellent in answering our questions and supporting our staying. We definitely recommend this house for anybody visiting Los Angeles.