CLOSE TO BEACH! Family friendly. 2 Private outdoor Patios & Free parking
About this house rental
Situated in Mar Vista, this attractive house for $299 per night is a great choice for your next break. Charming home close to everything! My home was completely remodeled in July 2015, brand new hardwood floors throughout home, danish designer teak furnished living room with mini bar and 43' plasma TV, DVD library, Netflix, two queen bedrooms (or 1 queen/2 twins), huge closets, stainless steel kitchen, Bosch Dishwasher, Danish teak dining room set, massive outdoor sun/lounging decks, BBQ grill, additional outdoor dining set for 6 and rattan outdoor lounge furniture! Ride your bike to the famed Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu or Marina Del Rey! Shopper's delight - Abbot Kinney boutiques as well as Third Street Promenade can be reached by bike! Steps away from Penmar Golf Course and Tennis courts. We have 2 racquets and balls for you to use. Enjoy the sights by riding the 8.5 mile bike path from Marina Del Rey to the Pacific Palisades! Easy access to all major expressways if you wish to venture out.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Mar Vista, CA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
We were in Santa Monica for both business and vacation. This was the perfect spot to lay out our work and still have plenty of space to "live". Many air conditioners in the place make it nice and cool. And both front and back patios are completely private and we loved it. While the driveway is really tight (really small car only) the street had plenty of parking and we never had issues finding a spot. Claudia, the host, had the right amount of communication and even gave restaurant and grocery store suggestions in the area. I highly recommend this wonderful house!
10.0
This home was comfortable inside and out. Nice outdoor spaces in the front and back. The kitchen had everything and the host is very responsive to any questions that came up.I would definitely stay again.
5.0
This home was comfortable inside and out. Nice outdoor spaces in the front and back. The kitchen had everything and the host is very responsive to any questions that came up.I would definitely stay again.
5.0
We had the best week staying at this house. It was perfect for our small family (we have an 11 month old). Check-in process was smooth, Claudia was really communicative and helpful as we navigated travelling for the first time with our kid. Having the pack and play there was also so useful! The kitchen isn't huge but is very functional, and we ended up cooking and grilling a fair amount. The location is ideal for exploring the West Side, and we regularly walked down to shops and food on Lincoln Blvd, and drove down to Venice proper, Santa Monica, and other local spots. Parking on the street was also so easy! The temperature control took some getting used to. The house would get warm during the day -- we visited in April -- and require aircon [which was available and effective] but would cool down significantly at night, which at times required turning the heat on. This wouldn't have been any issue for us adults, but we were more aware of it with our 11 month old getting cold at night. Otherwise, zero notes! Thank you for the best week!
4.0
Came into town for 10 days and decided to do VRBO rather than a hotel - excellent choice. Cute neighborhood, great proximity to stores, restaurants, etc. Well stocked with cleaning and cooking things. Enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay, everything was as described!
5.0
Claudia and her husband did a great job with the place. Vintage style furniture , spacious and very clean. Nice to have a garage. We had a great time.
5.0
This house was the perfect size for my family of 3 and in a perfect location for our stay in LA. For an extended stay like ours (7 weeks) there weren't enough storage options for us to comfortably unpack and feel at home, but once we bought our own solutions for that the place felt just like home. There's a lot of rules, some of which are difficult to follow for younger children and became a source of constant worry, but overall they were basically the same rules we'd probably want to follow if it was our own house. Despite all that we were very happy to stay there and very sad to leave.
4.0
We had a great time. Good location. Claudia was great to work with.
5.0
First of all, we really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house itself is lovely (and super clean!! Even under the beds, where we were a lot because toys kept sliding under there), but the front and back patio really made it for us. We had dinner out there two nights in a row!
The house is in a great location (close to fun restaurants, grocery store, the beach and shopping). There are also really nice quiet streets with sidewalks so if you were inclined to walk places it's very conducive to that. (We walked to the grocery store three mornings in a row.)
I will also say that although the house is definitely family friendly (they have a Pack and Play and are close to parks) it would probably be better for slightly older kids. Ours are only one and four and I was always a little bit worried that they would try to make mischief, despite the fact that we moved all of the breakable items AND we spent a good deal of time outside. Overall, not a deal-breaker in any way, just something to consider if you have kids that like to climb or open cabinets. If you have a baby or slightly older kids this house is great! (Or perhaps ours are just rambunctious.)
Finally, the owners were very responsive. Claudia sent a lovely welcome email and responded immediately when we had trouble finding the Pack and Play upon check-in.
5.0
Highly recommended.
3.0
Super stylish cottage in convenient, safe location. Perfect for my husband, teenage daughter and me while visiting family. No air conditioning so an extra fan or two would help. Impossible to keep water off kitchen counter (as requested) especially with no dishwasher though kitchen was well-equipped. Afforable, clean and comfortable. Owner is pleasant and easy to cooperate.
3.0
This is a beautifully redone home near Venice Beach. It had a nice private patio and a garage which makes parking a breeze. If you have an SUV it would be very hard to get in garage but our midsize rental could be negotiated in! There was a nice front load washer and dryer A couple of things to be aware of No A/C. Since we were out most of the day it wasn't too big an issue, but it took a while to cool down when we came in for the evening. I also was somewhat nervous leaving the windows open at night, but comfort won over safety! I would not travel there with small children. The home had too many rules to keep it nice but it stressed me out especially having a thirteen-year-old. I was constantly afraid the countertop would get a stain. Since we didn't cook much it wasn't as bad as it could be.
Summary: beautiful home better for families without children during cooler months and not into cooking.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mar Vista?
The average price for a rental in Mar Vista is $176 per night. This rental is $123 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CLOSE TO BEACH! Family friendly. 2 Private outdoor Patios & Free parking. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is CLOSE TO BEACH! Family friendly. 2 Private outdoor Patios & Free parking pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at CLOSE TO BEACH! Family friendly. 2 Private outdoor Patios & Free parking?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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