Coming from New Hampshire, my husband and I were visiting my Los Angeles-based son, his wife, and their 1 year old daughter. We wanted to treat them to a relaxing break from LA's summertime heat and smog. This home and location were just what we had in mind.
We could walk or drive the half-mile to nearby grocery stores like Whole Foods. The large, well-appointed kitchen made it easy to prepare meals which we ate poolside. (We didn't sample the many restaurants, also within walking distance, largely because we had a baby in tow). The living room has an enormous sectional sofa where all 4 of us could comfortably sit and read or chat once the baby went to bed. Early mornings, we often walked to Mother's Beach, only a block away. Afternoons, we strolled the Canals or the boardwalk along Shoreline Drive, or visited sites such as the Aquarium. As promised, parking was a breeze. We kept one car in the garage, and the other right in front of the house. Even on the weekend, when crowds were thickest, we found free parking a mere block away. We opted not to have the pool heated; and the water was the perfect temperature for us (then again, we are from New Hampshire, those used to warmer water may have found it a bit bracing). We weren't bothered by traffic on nearby 2nd Street due to the white noise from the very effective and efficient room AC units.
The front door lock took some getting used to, it's a little wonky; but by Day 2 we were all pros.
We'll be back!