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A bright living space features large windows allowing natural light to flow in. Two yellow chairs complement a circular coffee table in front of a gray sofa. A sleek black television is positioned nearby, while decorative elements enhance the room's modern aesthetic.
Home in Venice
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 581 reviews

Casual Colorful Venice House near Canals,Beach &Abbot Kinney

Soak up the modern and vintage charm of this 50s Venice Beach House "artists escape”. The Venice Beach House transports you to a time filled with romance and relaxation. Eclectic accents, furniture and art fill the bright sun-filled home and amazing yards filled with trees and romantic lights . The full kitchen is equipped with everything you need to whip up a storm with Wolf Stove and Subzero fridge it's the perfect place for chefs and cooking lovers. Cease the day and enjoy the beach to the fullest creating great memories to last a lifetime. Amazing and relaxing for staycation or work. This is our Home, it's clean and we love it. It's not a hotel so please treat it with respect. We have put years of love, passion, hard work and attention into making our home perfect for us and our guests. Our amazing cleaning team does an exoectional job of cleaning our home between guests. Due to the coronavirus, we’re taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. Built in 1950 this true Venice Beach House is as much today what it was built to embody over 68 years ago. This Iconic architectural house is located in the Silver Triangle just a short walk to Abbott Kinney, The Venice Beach Canals, Washington Nightlife, trendy Bars and restaurants and the sandy beautiful beaches of Venice Beach. I absolutely love this home. If I could dream about what California is all about, this is it! Transcend and escape into the relaxing days of yesterday in Venice Beach 1950. It’s about waking up to the heat of the sun, the smell of the ocean, the sound of the beach air flowing through the house. Venice Beach’s Silver Triangle is filled with some of the most interesting people, celebrities, artists, poets and dreamers. Home of SnapChat, Google, Yahoo and so many innovative companies that coined Venice Beach as Silicon Beach. They all gather here because it truly is the greatest place to live. It invigorates your mind, body, and soul. Fall in love, relax, and dream among generations of artists and poets, we invite you to explore, experience and enjoy the ways Venice speaks to your soul. A true Venice Beach House in every way. Once you enter the white picket fence the succulent garden and spacious front yard welcome you. It's a relaxing and cool shady area we love to enjoy when hanging out with friends or family, grab a bite, have a drink and enjoy some company. Featuring large outdoor areas in the front and back yard. Hanging lights and stunning greenery surround you in the back hard where Chesterfield inflatable sofas provide the perfect realaxation. The home is spacious and comfortable with a laid back vibe that's well designed with collectors furniture, artwork and taste - the perfect blend of class and cozy. There are 3 large queen beds, a large kitchen, 1 bathroom, a spacious art room with vaulted wood ceiling and an L shaped comfortable couch. The house has high speed WiFi and tons of space to spend quality time and enjoy the real Venice Beach lifestyle! Upon entering our home you will be in the living room, a large spacious area designed with style and class, highlighted by a large gray couch along with a TV with smart connectivity. On your left there’s the entrance to the art room followed by an entrance to the Kitchen. The kitchen is nicely outfitted with Restaurant Grade state-of-the-art Wolf Stove complete Grill alongside a spacious restaurant size Sub Zero Fridge. The kitchen has a back door that opens you to the beautiful back yard. To the right and directly in front after you pass the living room is a hallway that takes you to the restroom and 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom is elegantly designed and features a brand new hotel-quality Queen Size Bed and premium mattress. The Large 2nd Bedroom has 2 Large Queen Size Beds both Brand new also featuring hotel-quality mattresses. An important note to anyone Visiting Venice Beach is the weather is warm, tropical and at times humid. The sun shines from 7am-7pm and the smell of the ocean fills the air. You are right off the beach so it can get humid at times. Like all houses in Venice Beach, it does not have air-conditioning so if you are accustomed to keeping the windows closed and staying inside the house your entire vacation blasting the air-condition please do not book this home. The house is located in the Venice Beach Silver Triangle, one of the the nicest and most prestigious beach communities. There is plenty of street parking and driveway parking is also availability for you to enjoy during your stay. The Venice Beach house is an iconic and tasteful retreat that stays true to its beach design of yesteryear, through the years it has housed artists, actors, celebrates, producers, families, lovers, friends dreamers and explorers. The house was built in 1950 and has a lot of character and classic elegance. These house has an incredible charm about it and we have tried to keep it as original as possible to create the perfect escape in a beach atmosphere. Homes in the Venice Beach Area do not have Air Conditions, because of the comfortable and relaxing ocean breeze since 1950 people have opened the windows and embraced the ocean breeze. If you are used to keeping windows closed and staying indoor to recycled air-conditioning you may want to consider staying at a modern day hotel like Lowes or the Ritz. ================= Below are a few popular attractions that we love to share with our guests! 1. Abbot Kinney Blvd (5 Min.) 2. The Venice Beach Canals (5 Min.) 3. Washington Nightlife on the beach and Pier (4 Min.) 4. 26 Beach Breakfast Heaven and Iconic Restaurants ( 3 Min.) 5. Muscle Beach (10 Min.) 6. Venice Beach Boardwalk (5 Min.) 7. Venice Beach Skate Park (5 Min.) 8. Santa Monica Pier (10 Min.) 9. Santa Monica Pier (10 Min.) 10. Will Rogers State Historic Park (20 Min.) 11. Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park (15 Min.) 12. The Getty Villa (15 Min.) Enjoy the whole home, outdoor area, and live like a true Venice local. Access to the house is easy and check in is made simple. A digital keypad gives you access to the house and freedom to not worry about keys. ( I lose keys all the time). We are Venice locals - during your stay you can text us or call to get tips on great local spots or simply if you need anything. This iconic house is located in the Silver Triangle Venice’s most coveted neighborhoods walking distance to The Beach, Abbott Kinney, Venice beach boardwalk, Venice Beach Canals, Washington nightlife, trendy bars and restaurants and the sandy beautiful beaches. Whether you are riding the many bike paths or riding the waves this Venice Beach bungalow comes equipped with 2 Adult Beach Bikes and a kids BMX bike to enjoy while exploring Venice Beach and nearby Santa Monica. Venice Beach is home to Bird and Lime Scooters where you can rent a electric scooter easily to zip around the beach. The Venice Beach House has Premium Quality Bikes purchased new from SIX THREE ZERO bikes. They are very very cool and great quality bikes. Please use the Locks provided in the closet as well as the helmets and always lock up the bikes and removable front wheels. The locks have a combination on them. We hope it makes for a great experience during your stay. - To ensure we keep the floorboards squeaky clean for our guests’ enjoyment, we have a no shoes policy inside our home. We like to think of it as bringing the beach to the house (only without the sand!) - The easiest way to disrupt an enjoyable stay is a plumbing problem. To prevent this, we kindly ask you to please place things like sanity napkins in the sanitary bin we’ve provided in the bathroom. We simply want to ensure you have a royal flush kind of stay! - Before you leave please clean up pots, pans, and dishes and place dirty towels in hamper. Please take out main trash prior to checking out. Trash day is on Monday's, we will be around to take out trash cans, if you're staying on this day - it may be a good time to throw out your trash ;) - Quiet Hours: The neighborhood is full of great people and families, please respect the neighbors by keeping noise level down indoors and outdoors between 10pm - 8am. Including music, television, people, etc. Respecting neighbors and the neighborhood is taken seriously, complaints from neighbors will result in 100% loss of deposit and immediate end to reservation with no refund. - Smoking is only allowed outside, please respect your health, our home and neighbors - Please make sure to keep all doors and windows locked. - Reservation is for your group only. At no point are there any additional guests/visitors allowed in the home or on the property without written approval via the AirBnB app before the reservation is made. -We kindly request that EVERY person who needs to be on the property, including outdoor spaces, needs to be on the reservation. This includes non-overnight guests. So if you have 4 people staying overnight and 4 friends visiting - you need to make a reservation for 8. You can add guests up until your check in using the alteration tool. - We have spent a lot of time and love selecting the furniture and designing the look and feel of the Venice Beach House. Most of the furniture and artwork are originals works, collectors’ items and designer pieces treat them with care and respect as many cannot be replicated or replaced. Please be respectful and don’t treat it like a rental car, We love this home and hope you love it too. Be respectful and clean up after yourself and treat the Venice Beach House with love.

Top guest favorite
A contemporary guest studio features a spacious layout, with a King-sized bed draped in yellow and white bedding. Comfortable seating is provided on a gray sofa and a wooden dining table is set with fresh fruit. Natural light fills the room through large windows.
Guesthouse in Sunset Park
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Unwind in a Designer-run Guesthouse in Santa Monica

Live like a local while enjoying this Dwell magazine worthy, Guest Studio's contemporary interior, upscale amenities, seamless indoor/outdoor flow and King-sized bed. The fire pit is particularly enticing as is the walkability to nearby shops and restaurants. The private, Guest Studio is impeccably clean and well appointed. Everything from 100% cotton linens, towels and terry cloth robes will be provided along with goose-down comforters and pillows, natural bath products, a welcome basket with healthy snacks, coffee, tea, local guidebooks, etc... We also have a flat screen HDTV, high-speed WIFI internet access and brand new a Air Conditioning system. Guests will have access to the Guest Studio and all of its amenities as well as the newly landscaped back yard and patio with gas fire pit + seating for four, an outdoor dining area, bocce ball court, ping pong table and private, hot water, outdoor shower Residential parking permits will be provided as parking in our neighborhood is restricted to residents and their guests only. Housekeeping and laundry services can be made available during your stay for an additional fee We can greet you upon arrival or arrange for a self-check-in. While located on a quiet, residential street this property is conveniently located within a short walking distance of numerous local hot spots such as: Ghisallo, Jyan Issac Bakery, Love Coffee, Santa Monica Yoga, Local Kitchen + WineBar, Thyme Cafe & Market as well as parks, tennis courts, golf, a beautiful swim center, the beach, plus two Breeze BikeShare locations are also right nearby! Guests can drive, walk, bike, bus, or Uber/Lyft all around Santa Monica. Bike lanes run adjacent to the house and the Big Blue Bus stops one short block away and can take you straight to the beach, the Third Street Promenade, Westwood, etc.. The new Expo line runs from the beach to Culver City, USC, Downtown LA and other locations with a stop conveniently located a short distance from our house. There are also two new Breeze BikeShare stations right nearby. Please note: “On May 12, 2015, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance reiterating its ban on the rental of entire units as vacation rentals. The Home-Sharing Ordinance also legalized the short term rental of a portion of a person’s home when the host lives on-site throughout the visitor’s stay and when the host obtains a business license. Hosts are also required to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) if not collected and remitted by the hosting platform.” Santa Monica Business License #218444

Top guest favorite
An open living space is presented, featuring polished concrete floors and large windows allowing natural light. A comfortable sofa is arranged near a coffee table, with a 60'' HD flatscreen TV positioned opposite. A plant adds a touch of greenery, and carriage doors invite outdoor light.
Bungalow in North of Montana
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Santa Monica Bungalow on Quiet Street North of Montana

Step through the carriage doors and into an open interior with polished concrete floors, plus a kitchen with navy cabinets and stone countertops. The bedroom comes with barn door, bamboo floors, and 55" HDTV, while a verdant garden awaits outside. Enter the guest house thru carriage doors to a first floor open living space with kitchen, sofa and 60'' HD flatscreen TV. Polished concrete floors and stone countertops. Exit to open, outdoor staircase leading to an upper bedroom with Cal-King Bed, bamboo floors, dresser, 55'' HD TV, comfortable bathroom with walk-in shower and vanity. Wifi / Cable / AC & Heating units in each room. Design is a mix of beach cottage with contemporary accents. 2 Blocks to beautiful Ocean Avenue to watch gorgeous California sunsets or walk to beach. 2 Blocks to Montana Avenue shopping and cafes. Close to Promenade and Metrolink. Unbeatable Location ! Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. The bungalow is a separate guesthouse but owners are present on the property in the main house. Outside table with a bench and chairs are perfectly located for morning coffee lunch or evening cocktail. We live in the front house so feel free to reach out to us with any questions and/or concerns regarding your stay. Leave the car behind - the beach, restaurants, cafes, and shops, are all an easy walk away. Rent a bike nearby to explore further. Watch the sunset over the water from Ocean Avenue, 2 blocks away, while Metrolink and Promenade are also close. Rent a Hulu Bike for your stay. “On May 12, 2015, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance reiterating its ban on the rental of entire units as vacation rentals. The Home-Sharing Ordinance also legalized the short term rental of a portion of a person’s home when the host lives on-site throughout the visitor’s stay and when the host obtains a business license. Hosts are also required to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) if not collected and remitted by the hosting platform.” Our license #221557 is listed with the City of Santa Monica

Top guest favorite
A spacious backyard setting features a fire pit surrounded by four lightweight chairs. A comfortable couch with turquoise cushions is positioned nearby. Lush greenery and wooden fencing provide privacy, creating a welcoming atmosphere for outdoor relaxation.
Bungalow in Venice
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

4 Min -> Abbot Kinney | Parking | 2 Bath | Private

☞ Conveniently located minutes from Abbot Kinney, all desired Venice & Santa Monica neighborhoods, attractions, shopping, and activities. 5 mins → Venice Beach Boardwalk 5 mins → Santa Monica + Pier 5 mins → 3rd St, Promenade 5 mins → Rose Ave 3 mins → Penmar Golf Course 16 mins → LAX 16 mins → Culver City 19 mins → Beverly Hills 23 mins → Malibu ☞ Abbot Kinney is the "the coolest block in America" by GQ mag. Add to wishlist - click the ❤ on upper-right corner ★ "Best Airbnb we stayed in!" ★

Top guest favorite
A charming exterior view of the retreat showcases a house adorned with green foliage. The patio is framed by a pergola, and large glass doors offer a glimpse of the inviting indoor space. Lush grass surrounds the home, contributing to a tranquil garden atmosphere.
Guesthouse in North of Montana
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews

Secluded Studio Santa Monica

*Construction next door some days noisy till late afternoon* Bright, cheerful decor with modern amenities for a comfortable, relaxing stay at this private retreat. Ideal for exploring the best of Santa Monica. Located less than a minutes walk from the famous Ocean Avenue overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica's most desirable neighborhood. Enjoy the quiet, tranquil garden setting near Montana Avenue. Walking distance to Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier

Top guest favorite
A modern kitchen area displays light cabinetry with gold hardware and a spacious island featuring a sleek gas stove. A dining table with a bench and chairs is placed near a bright window, offering natural light. Skylights enhance the open and airy atmosphere.
Home in Venice
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Stylish Craftsman - Large Yard and Onsite Parking

** WINTER HOLIDAY DATES OPEN AUG. 15th We have meticulously designed and maximized this property to offer the perfect SoCal travel experience to our guests. You will enjoy the private back yard, the dedicated office, and the open concept living space highlighted by a 12-foot door opening creating the ideal indoor / outdoor living experience. Take advantage of the full Venice neighborhood experience, as you will be steps from the Venice Canals, the beach, Abbott Kinney and the Boardwalk!

Top guest favorite
A bright living area features a red sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining table with blue chairs. Natural light filters through white plantation shutters. A surfboard is mounted on the wall above, and a sliding door leads to the bedroom.
Guesthouse in Venice
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 486 reviews

Venice Beach Quiet Escape

Located blocks from famous Venice Beach, the stand alone guest house features high end, modern conveniences with an updated beach vibe. The guest house offers 1 bedroom as well as an office that converts to a second bedroom providing flexibility to sleep 4. On the border of Santa Monica, the surrounding areas have lots of choices of restaurants from fine dining to casual fare and plenty of entertainment options. Freeway close to explore all that Los Angeles has to offer!

Top guest favorite
A light-filled bedroom features a spacious bed dressed in white linens. Two wooden nightstands with lamps are placed on either side. Wall decor includes a macramé piece above the bed and framed botanical art. A green plant is situated in a pot near the window.
Guesthouse in North of Montana
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 439 reviews

Head to Santa Monica Beach From a Private Guest House

Enjoy the privacy of a secluded small, cozy guesthouse bungalow in the heart of Santa Monica's upscale Montana Avenue district. Access the private guest house using a separate keypad gated entrance, and step into a comfortable yet chic interior elevated by hardwood floors. The decor is inspired by the Danish concept of 'Hygge' to ensure every space feels cozy and inviting. Free parking is readily available in front of the property. We have dependable fiber optic Wifi.

Top guest favorite
The guest house exterior presents a sleek modern design with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space. A welcoming pathway of red-brick leads to the entrance, bordered by lush greenery and decorative planters. A patio area with comfortable seating is visible to the side.
Guesthouse in Sunset Park
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Papu's Guest House

Modern, bright, light filled guest house! Quiet residential neighborhood with hidden gems on local retail street of Ocean Park Blvd, including wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants. Close to all the activities Santa Monica & Venice offer, including beaches, 3rd Street Promenade, Abbott Kinney, etc. All available to you without the congestion of the tourist districts.

Top guest favorite
The exterior of a modern house is showcased, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a well-lit interior. The wooden facade is complemented by lush greenery and outdoor lighting. A spacious yard surrounds the house, enhancing the contemporary aesthetic.
Guesthouse in Venice
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

Architects House in Venice Beach

Thank you Architectural Digest for naming us 1 of the 7 Best Airbnb's in Los Angeles! Kids will love the bunk beds and outdoor playground. Grownups will love the light and ocean breeze pouring in through floor-to-ceiling windows—and the family-friendly kitchen. Designer furniture and modern artwork abound in this newly built space.

Guest favorite
A charming outdoor area features a traditional brick oven surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants. Pathways and low-lying shrubs create a serene atmosphere, while string lights run above, adding a subtle touch. The setting invites relaxation and exploration of the garden space.
Guesthouse in Sunset Park
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Private studio with a view

Peaceful bottom floor with low ceilings (7ft) studio with private entrance and shared patio in the heart of Santa Monica. Few blocks from the beach and grocery stores, near Santa Monica Main Street. Sauna and Cold Plunge are available by appointment only, $45/hour, you can book a section at anytime throughout your stay.

Top guest favorite
A private pool area is surrounded by a stone patio and lush greenery. A covered outdoor cabaña is present near the pool, equipped with seating. Prominent blue and green planters adorn the pool edge, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere, while a well-maintained lawn provides additional outdoor space.
Guesthouse in Venice
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1,143 reviews

Venice Beach Guest Studio with Pool and Hot Tub

You have a charming Spanish 1926 architecture pool house. It’s located in the back of my house with all of the amenities necessary to enjoy your stay. ***MUST LOVE DOGS: I have 1 small friendly dog that lives with me in my house in front, I will keep him inside for the most part while you are here, but he will be around.

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    1.5K properties

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    53K reviews

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    670 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    240 properties have a pool

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    940 properties have a dedicated workspace

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