Cottage vacation rentals in Santa Monica

This is our 3rd time staying at Joseph & Kelly’s place! It is always a pleasure! They make you feel right at home and are willing to help with any need! We love this place and plan to return very soon!

We had a blast during our stay. Beautiful property with a saltwater pool and hot tub. Thank you!!

Our stay here was quick, but just what we were looking for—peaceful and quiet. Our family of six stayed, and one reason we chose it was because each of our four kids would have their own bed. No pillow barriers needed haha. Speaking of beds, these were the *most* comfortable ones we’ve used at an AirBnB. The space was comfy, inviting, and super cool. We loved looking at all the music industry memorabilia, too; what a neat legacy for Michele to share with her AirBnB guests! One thing to note: the place is a converted garage so it is cooled and heated with a mini-split. It wasn’t turned on when we got there, and we wish it had been because it was a pretty cold, drizzly night (December) and took a long time to heat up. So if you stay here, maybe request that it be turned on in advance of your arrival. I’m sure the property management wouldn’t mind at all because they were nothing but accommodating and welcoming. Our big family felt lucky to find this place to stay while in the area.

MK is a fantastic host! Her place is in a wonderful, central location that allows you to easily get around LA which is saying a lot as LA can be a tough city to get around in. The home matched the description and photos. MK was very accommodating, flexible, kind, and responsive - thank you for a great stay!

Really really enjoyed my stay this is for someone who likes outdoors and unique scenery !! The indoors is really small really only to sleep and watch some tv the experience is definitely all outdoors it feels like a nature paradise! I would strongly only recommend coming if u can adjust to the outdoors and nature 🥰 only thing I will say is there are ALOT OF STAIRS LOL😭 but the host is very responsive and gives you everything you need to enjoy your stay 🥰 my favorite part is the jacuzzi and the hammocks

We had the BEST time at Chase’s place. We loved the island itself, but felt very lucky to find such a fun and personable place that was full of character and wonderful amenities. We loved the hot tub, the beach items, the games, the office capabilities, the yoga items, the great water pressure, and on and on. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Chase!

My stay at Tom's cottage was wonderful. Tom is extremely friendly, available and helpful for all your needs. Check-in very smooth and easy. There was a slight glitch in the bathroom , but within literally minutes Tom arrived with a smile and fixed the problem immediately. The cottage has historic charm with natural wood throughout...loads of windows and sunlight...lovely sitting area on front patio beneath the huge palms (would sit for hours) and a walk-in sauna in the back of the house. Also, one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to is at the end of the block! Super location for shops, restaurants (great coffee shop, Milk and Honey just around the corner), yet it's unusually quiet...amazing combo! I'd recommend Tom's cottage to everyone!

What a special, SPECIAL place. I was so sad to leave and STILL wish I was there right now. The perfect little escape, was pretty much a wellness retreat. We got to reset and relax before the start of the new year in this storybook home surrounded by Mother Nature. Doing yoga under the trees, seeing all the hummingbirds and butterflies come to visit, enjoying the cowboy hot tub under the stars, sweating it out in the infrared sauna, and getting cozy inside the most charming home was exactly what we needed after a long year of work and travel. This is such a sweet and special place and we can't wait to return one day!! Amazing location. You can have all the privacy, peace and quiet you want, or you can go into "town" and grab a bite or get to the store if needed. Convenient, yet private - the winning combination when it comes to location. All of the stars go to the host - Lynne is a total sweetheart. Super responsive and easy to communicate with. We can't thank her enough!

This cottage is AMAZING ! My husband, my two German Shepherds, and I came to SoCal for a last minute trip and booked this place while on the road. Once booked, the hosts immediately sent us communication to express their thanks for booking and share info regarding our stay. The hosts were very communicative, which helped for a smooth stay. We were very pleased with the cottage and a few highlights include a SQUEAKY CLEAN place, comfy bed + pillows & futon, SO much space for a cottage, a BEAUTIFUL bathroom with clean linens, a nice shaded patio (our dogs loved enjoying the weather outside), and a peaceful private location. We travel to SoCal often and will keep this cottage saved for future trips ! Thank you hosts for opening your beautiful space for us to enjoy ! We had family staying in nearby hotels and they were JEALOUS of our stay ! 10/10 recommended !! ✨

My daughter and I had a fantastic stay. Everything was as described, and we felt completely at home. The location is perfect - quiet and safe. I enjoyed walking through the neighborhood and checking out all of the beautiful houses. The bungalow was very well-equipped with everything we needed. My only issue (which was only mine) was that cabinets were really high up for me (I’m only 5’0), but wasn’t an issue for my much taller daughter. The patio was also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather we had. We will definitely stay here again when we’re visiting So. Cal.

Wonderful stay. Wanted to get away from LA and have a nature focused time with my dogs. Felt right at home. Perfect little cabin!!

Nicely laid out space. Plenty of room for 4 people and 2 dogs. All surfaces were clean and easy to clean. So many toys to use for the beach. Bikes, boogie boards, chairs and a wagon. Made it so much easier to pack. Great to have a laundry space. Parking was easy. Entering the place was easy. Ernie was very communicative. Loved the place. Will. Be back.

We absolutely loved our time at Aaron and Monica's wonderful cottage. It was super comfortable, and had every amenity that you can think of. The neighborhood is beautiful and the location is amazing with so many great restaurants and shops nearby. We really enjoyed being able to sit outside in the front with our dog. Highly recommend and can't wait to return!

Unique little spot with amazing views. We were even able to get a bit of hiking in - Lisa gave us the inside scoop on how to walk from our lil trailer to the Topanga State Park trails. We spent some time in LA as well as Oxnard to go whale watching - couldn’t have been better situated to access all the good stuff and take some scenic drives (if you’re into that sort of thing). We are into that sort of thing. Well worth the money just for the atmosphere and nature (fell asleep to the croaks of the local frog population) though we didn’t see any. Comfy beds and restful sleep. Thank you!

Super cute vintage beach cottage. Front porch area to sit and relax. Block from the water. Lots to do.

Rooms are somewhat small but the cottage is charming, very homey, and quite comfortable. It had all we needed. We will want to visit again. The outside common area and chickens were a big hit with our grandkids when they came for a visit. The neighborhood is beautiful & quiet. Kristen was a great host.

Amy’s place was perfect for my visit to LA. Well located in Glendale, it was an easy walk to grocery stores and restaurants. I took Lyft/Uber to visit friends in nearby neighborhoods like Echo Park, Burbank, and Highland Park—Glendale being fairly central made that super convenient. The guest house was well equipped and had everything I needed. Amy was really friendly and responsive. Would totally recommend!!

We had a wonderful stay at Christina’s home! She was so kind and helpful. We felt right at home. She also offered local suggestions for us. We will definitely stay again when visiting Orange.

stayed for proximity to Dodgers Stadium. beautiful historic home and neighborhood. Didn't use it, but metrorail station is a short walk away. Parking was fine on the street out front. Nice park for running or walking nearby. Grocery, fast food and restaurants all within walking distance. would certainly stay here again.

I had a perfect stay at Kathryns place. Kathryn was a wonderful host, communication was great and anything i needed was answered straight away. The cottage was very comfortable and super clean. It was very well equipped with everything you could need. The bed was very comfortable also. Kathrys place is perfectly located, it it in a nice quiet neighbourhood and yet only 10 mins cycle from the beach and shops. I found the bike that was available to use really handy, I used it every day! I will be returning to Huntington beach next year and will definitely be returning to stay at Kathryns place.

We have stayed at Primo Cottage many times ! We love everything about it! It is close to the best beach, many restaurants and a variety of shopping. It is immaculate and sooo comfortable. It is quiet and relaxing. I can’t wait to return again. Mike and Diane are the best hosts.

what a wonderful stay! beautifully appointed with EVERY amenity we could want--we loved the soothing sounds of ocean and stream! our cottage was cozy, yet thoughtfully planned with unbelievable spaces for all our things. Brenda's cottage is so conveniently located to all, yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood with ample street parking. this might be our best Airbnb experience yet--hoping to stay again on our next visit to the Santa Ana area! mahalo Brenda!

A great home base for a small familie's adventures in Los Angeles.

Chuck and Adrian were a great host. They were very easy to communicate and provided clear instructions. We absolutely loved the cottage - a very charming cottage in the Studio Village.