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Amazon Prime

Netflix

Board Games

Sound System

Streaming Services

Entertainment

Hair Dryer

Toiletries

Bathroom

Blender

Children's Dinnerware

Coffee Maker

Cooking Essentials

Dishwasher

Freezer

Fridge

Ice Machine

Kettle

Kitchen

Kitchen Utensils

Oven

Pod Coffee Machine

Rice Maker

Stove

Toaster

Trash Compactor

Kitchen & Dining

Shared Washing Machine

Shared Dryer

Black-Out Blinds

Cleaning Products

Cot / Crib

Dryer

Drying Rack

Extra Pillows and Blankets

Hangers

Iron

Ironing Board

Laundry Supplies

Luxury Bedding

Vacuum Cleaner

Washing Machine

Bedroom & Laundry

Laptop Friendly Workspace

Wi-fi

Internet & Office

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fans

Central Heating

Temperature Control

Heating & Cooling

Free Parking On Street

Free Parking On Premises

Bike Shed

Early / Late Check-Out Available

Gated Community

Parking Available

Private Entrance

Self Check-in / Check-out

Single-Level Home

Parking & Access

Access to Beach

Barbeque

Courtyard

Fenced Garden

Fenced Property

Garden

Outdoor Seating

Patio / Terrace

Outdoor

Access to Business Centre

Throws

Welcome Hamper

Nice to haves

Pet Bowls

Pets Allowed

Pets

Alarm System

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Child Friendly

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Security Cameras

Smoke Detector

Other

With an interior curated by a local artist, this single-floor home in the heart of Santa Monica is a stylish retreat ideal for extended stays. Close to the 10 Freeway, you're connected to LA's heart here, while also being a short walk from sandy beaches and promenades. The front porch is the perfect spot to enjoy an evening drink as you meet the neighbours, while the open-plan living area and sofa bed are perfect for hosting a few friends during longer stays.

The White Noise

Home Cinema Setup

Satellite / Cable TV

Smart TV

Bathtub

Microwave

Wine Cooler

High Chair

Wine Cooler / Wine Cellar

Fireplace

Multiple Sets of Keys

Paid Parking On Street

Parking On Street

Outdoor Audio

Balcony / Patio

Outdoor Fireplace / Firepit

Beach Essentials

Stair Gates

Safe

Even though this home has a bit of a New England feel to it, once you step outside, you will be in no doubt that it's in Santa Monica. It’s on a hidden walkway off the main road — which gives it a sense of privacy — and the beach is only two minutes' walk away. The Pier and Muscle Beach only takes ten on foot, too. Back inside, the interior has been designed to feel beachy but in a way you’d associate more with the East Coast — think vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and soft pastels. The huge kitchen will be a highlight for those with culinary talents and if the weather's nice — which we're going to wager it will be — you can serve up dinner outside on the private patio. Better still, there's a barbecue for grilling up some meaty flavours to grateful guests.


Breakwater

Library of Books

Buzzer / Wireless Intercom

If you're craving some California sunlight, you won't be let down by the blasts of natural light that come into the living room of this lofted apartment. It's an open and inviting space with room to spread out both indoor and out. Just bear in mind, it's a lived in home and feels like such, so you mustn't expect perfection. Situated in Santa Monica, you're close to the beach and 3rd Street Promenade, with plenty to do right around your doorstep. 


Sea Legs

Sonos

DVD Library

Rain Shower

Mini Bar

Bicycles

Swimming Pool

Wellness & Fitness

Balcony

This is a show-stopping Tuscan villa is in the heart of Santa Monica. It’s just a ten-minute walk in either direction to the beach or downtown. But the truth is, you may never want to leave as this place was designed for entertaining. The entire, high-ceilinged basement level is dedicated to hedonism, with a cocktail bar, wine vaults and home theatre. A gym and steam room mean you can keep up your exercise schedule between indulgences. There are plenty more places for the group to spread out – in the grand lounge by the fireplace, in the sunny reading room in the garden, or the family snug around the TV. If work calls, there’s an executive-style study with everything you need in a personal office, and there’s even a separate study space for kids with computers, a blackboard and a writing desk. The home’s courtyard is a fabulous set-up up, with a heated salt-water swimming pool at its centre and loads of seating space to enjoy a tipple or full meal outside. It’s hard to top this home for luxury in Santa Monica.


The Magician's Lair

Playground

This chic home in Santa Monica will have you unwinding in no time with its relaxed Californian vibe of whitewashed walls, surfboards and natural finishes. There’s a couple of living spaces to spread out in – perfect for family or friends. The star of the show, though, is the garden – we adore it. There’s a barbecue, a badminton net, a pavilion, and an enormous lawn to have fun on. And if that wasn’t enough to do outdoors, Sorrento Beach is just over a ten-minute walk at the end of the road, or cycle there on the bikes provided. Have a saunter there with the surfboards or simply top up your tan on the warm sands – utter bliss. After all that fresh sea air, relax by the fire pit in the shaded outdoor lounge or cosy up in the teepee with its faux fur cushions and throws for an evening under the stars.


The Beach Retreat

Outdoor Shower

This modern retreat is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your Californian getaway. There’s a large garden with a dining area, grill, fire pit, and outdoor shower, while inside is light and bright thanks to sliding patio doors. You can park your car in the secure carport here and if you don’t feel like driving, your host provides two bicycles for free to explore the area. In the locale, you’ll find a range of restaurants, cafes, and Penmar Park or visit beautiful Venice Beach.

The Venice Dream

Games Console

Private Washing Machine

Private Dryer

This Santa Monica home is perfect for a family holiday by the sea. You’re just a fifteen-minute walk from the beach, and there’s also a park with a swimming pool a five-minute stroll away. And with books, toys, a games console, and a trampoline, there’s lots to keep little (and not so little) ones amused at home. But it’s not all about the kids – the home also boasts a sociable living room, a glass-enclosed dining room with views of the garden, and a choice of outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy a glass of wine or an alfresco meal. And if day trips are on the cards, downtown Los Angeles is a forty-minute drive away.

The Glimmering Sky 

DVD Player

Hot Tub

Desk / Workplace

Umbrellas

Ten blocks from white sandy beaches, or a short stroll away from the Venice Boardwalk, you'll never be short of activities at this Santa Monica home. Your attentive hosts have provided all the beach basics too – bags, chairs and beach towels. There’s a zen calm to the home, where a Baddha stands in prayer and sprouting grass adds a touch of natural green to the living room. Though you’re on the edge of the city here, big windows show off a view of trees. There’s a quiet little roof terrace, where greenery creeps over the wall and two comfy chairs provide the perfect cocktail spot. Up the spiral staircase, both bedrooms are decorated in the ink-black and parchment white of Japanese zen and the master has a desk in the sunny window. 

Sunset Pacific

Parking On Premises

Rooftop Terrace

Soaring ceilings and sophisticated amenities await at this home in Venice Beach. It's the perfect location, a twenty-minute walk from the boardwalk and beach. There isn't a pool here, but the roof terrace makes up for that. You can unwind with a glass of wine, gather by the fire, and strike up the barbecue for an alfresco meal as the sun goes down. Indoors, you'll find three floors of living space. The main suite is on the top floor, with a soaking tub for extra relaxation. That's all our boxes ticked.

Sunset Over Venice

Luxury Toiletries

EV Charger

Resort Access

This classic Venice bungalow is all about those Californian good vibes. Dating back to the 1920s the home echoes the bohemian nature of the neighbourhood, with an authentic, laid-back feel and an eclectic mix of vintage furniture. Inside, there are period features like the pretty arched window and the wood floor, along with a fully equipped kitchen and two bedrooms. But it's the garden that's the real selling point here. Green, secluded and quirky in its own uniquely Venice way, it's a place to escape with your friends and family. Eat at the outdoor dining table, light the fire pit and sit out under the string lights at night. In the morning, grab one of the home's bikes and cycle down to the beach, or bring your boards and head out for a day surfing. A converted garage provides an extra studio bedroom for two in the garden, which can be rented along with the main house. A half-hour stroll from Abbot Kinney Boulevard and all its shops, restaurants and galleries, there’s always something to do in this buzzing part of LA.

Surfers Paradise

Electricity Adaptors

Step-Free Access

Hammock

This is one super cool coastal pad. We love the stylish and laid-back design of this home that its surfer owners have lovingly crafted. Your hosts' personality really comes through elements such as the wall-mounted clock collection, the reclaimed wood wardrobe doors and the self-build spirit on show in the jungle garden. Here, they've repurposed corrugated steel panels to divide the space, built homemade garden furniture and even managed to fit in an artist studio caravan. There's even a fire pit for cosy evenings. The standout feature has got to be its proximity to gorgeous Venice Beach, an easy fifteen-minute amble away. Surf's up, so what are you waiting for!



Time To Surf

Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs

Set aback from the hustle and bustle of the more popular Venice neighbourhoods, this charming home provides a peaceful stay in a residential area, while still being a short drive or bike ride away from the beach. The tasteful design of this home has optimised the space, utilising  the high-ceilings and wooden beams. The art collection is also a distinctive feature, as most of the works are by friends of the host or local artists. The home's character also extends to the large outdoor area which is ideal for socialising on lazy summer evenings. 

Friends In High Places

Lift Access

Realtors use the term ‘walk score’ to determine the quality of life in a house without a car – and we're scoring this beautiful Venice home a whopping 100%! Its location just five minutes from Abbott Kinney, dozens of shopping boutiques, Venice Beach and the Venice Canals makes this home's locale incredibly hard to beat. Inside, the interiors are newly renovated and feature laid-back Melbourne styling influences as well as occasional oriental accents dotted around the home in the form of artwork and antique pieces. We particularly love the super sociable kitchen and dining room area, with its huge open space, guests can enjoy cooking sessions together or more simple aperitifs either at the long dining table or perched around the sleek kitchen island. With plenty of natural light flowing through the home, there's no need to go outside to benefit from the California sunshine, as the serene setting allows you to wake up feeling all the more refreshed and energised with reach and every day spent here.


Walk Score

Baby Bath

Right in the beating heart of Venice, yet situated on one of the quietest and most picturesque streets in the neighbourhood, this seaside home is a tranquil haven. Skylights illuminate the rooms, decorated in neutral tones with pleasing dusky pinks, soft blues and sandy tones to echo the coastal surroundings and unforgettable LA sunsets. Your host has made great use of small nooks and inaccessible corners to create mini sanctuaries within the larger seating area and by the doors into the courtyard garden. Wooden floors, jute rugs and an abundance of greenery all contribute to creating that all-important connection with nature and making you feel at peace.

Explore the neighbourhood, and you'll find any number of fabulous cafes, bars and restaurants right on your doorstep. Local standouts include Felix Trattoria and Plant Food + Wine, both just a few minutes away on foot. You're about a half-mile from the shore and the famed Venice Skatepark facing the ocean if you head towards the coast. Head to a rooftop bar to take in the vistas while sipping a cocktail in the balmy weather - the ideal way to cap off a beautiful day.


Dance to Your Own Drum

Changing Table

Breakfast Included

This bungalow has a quiet charm that can be hard to find in vibrant Venice. Built in the early 1900s, this cottage-like retreat takes you back to a carefree time where you hardly realise you're in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. As you arrive under the leafy trellis, you’ll want to stop for a cool iced tea on the wooden slatted porch. Sitting out at this shady spot, the delicate, grey-blue painted exterior and white detailing reminds you of ocean surf lapping the sand. Inside, while clean, fresh, and modern, we love unique touches like the decorative brick fireplace, and record sleeves on the walls such as Janis Joplin, bringing that sixties California feel into the home. More beach vibes continue the more you look – the host even provides beach towels for guests, plus sand toys for the little ones, so you’ll be ocean-ready from the offset. Venice Beach and its famous boardwalk is a five-minute walk from your beautiful bungalow, while Santa Monica Beach is just over two miles away. You can cruise over there by car, hire a bike, or take a walk from your neighbourhood – a pleasant stroll past health-food cafés, surf boutiques, and beach-side restaurants.

Sittin' Pretty

Cafetiere

Espresso Machine

Underfloor Heating

Beach / Pool Towels

Fabian, the host, is an architect from Berlin, and when you see the house, that makes a lot of sense. Palm Breeze has been designed in a wonderfully coherent manner, and clearly, with its eco-credentials in mind – there are solar panels on the roof, and the water is heated with geothermal energy. The immediate surrounding part of Venice is very walkable, and the beach is about a twenty-minute walk away (or five minutes in the car).


Palm Breeze

Exercise Equipment

You wouldn't typically associate Venice Beach with a quirky combo of steampunk and French gilt, but then Venice has always just done its own thing. This apartment manages to tactfully combine both aesthetics to create a bohemian vibe that fits right in with its creative and all-inclusive surroundings. And should you stay here, you'll certainly appreciate the 10ft-high ceilings, open floor plan, and shared outdoor garden space – complete with a hammock, outdoor seating and fire pit for atmospheric alfresco evenings. The quiet residential street is great for a restful night's sleep. However, you're close to the heart of the action – the many restaurants and cafes of Rose Ave, as well as the iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk are just a short stroll away.


Steampunk

Private Pool

This fabulous three-bedroom home is the epitome of LA glamour and style. On the ground floor, the long breakfast bar is lined with beautiful rustic wood stools. The glass walls opposite open up onto the breathtakingly chic pool area lined with sun loungers for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Located in vibrant Venice, just a fifteen-minute walk from the beach and countless great shops and restaurants, this has got to be amongst our most aspirational, Instagramable homes. You're just a couple of minutes walk from the bustling Abbot Kinney Boulevard. This mile-long stretch of independent shops and enticing eateries has plenty going on. It really comes to life on the first Friday of each month, when the boulevard is given over to a street festival filled with live music and food trucks. You're less than a mile from the bodybuilders and bohemians that frequent the vibrant Venice Boardwalk, which you can follow north to Santa Monica and up as far as Pacific Palisades.

Please note all stays of 8 nights or more include complimentary weekly cleaning, linen changes and replenishment of toiletries.

LA Glam

Sweeping views await at this penthouse apartment. It's perched right by the water in Marina Del Rey, and thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass walls, you'll be treated to non-stop ocean vistas no matter the time of day. A private balcony is ideal for alfresco sundowners and watching the hustle and bustle of the marina. Head inside, and you can lounge in the bright living area or gaze further afield with the telescope. There are a few quirks here, though. The main bedroom is open to the living space below, and the blinds don't block out the sunlight. But, with Venice Beach a five-minute drive away and panoramas aplenty, it's an excellent option for a getaway on the coast.

Please note all stays of 8 nights or more include complimentary weekly cleaning, linen changes and replenishment of toiletries.

Marina Musings

Bathrobes

Heated Pool

Outdoor Pool

Desk

Smart Home System

Tucked in the hills of Bel-Air, this spectacular architectural gem combines sweeping views of the city, ocean, and canyons with the most stunning of interiors. Every detail is immaculate: from the rich wooden accents and soft, textured fabrics to the artful lighting and flawless craftsmanship. Sunlight pours through vast windows, illuminating open-plan spaces designed for both comfort and style. The chef’s kitchen is a showpiece, while the elegant lounge areas, rooftop deck, and sparkling private pool make entertaining effortless. Outside, lush lawns and fire pits invite long evenings under the stars. You’ll want a car to take in all that the area offers, but with a 300-foot palm-lined driveway and a custom 10-car garage, that shouldn't be a problem. With such beauty, privacy, and sophistication, you may never want to leave.

Bel-Air Oasis

Just a short distance from the iconic Santa Monica beach, this home is nestled perfectly in the quiet suburbia of LA. With a wealth of cosy charm, a private pool and a fresh, welcoming atmosphere, this beautiful home is the perfect resting point for an amazing Los Angeles extravaganza. The living area is particularly inviting, with its lovely library and fresh, white furnishings that mirror the bright walls and ceiling. The homely charm makes this perfect for families, as well as adventurers looking for a quiet home base.

Spend your days in the glorious Californian sun at the home's own beach, before heading out to tread the boards of the Santa Monica Pier, and relaxing on the neighbouring Santa Monica beach, listening to the gentle whoosh of melodic waves as the sun beats down. Within a short fifteen-minute drive, you can also reach the star-studded streets of Beverly Hills, where opportunities for fine dining, cocktail sampling, shopping and sightseeing can be found around every corner, and the chance of bumping into your favourite celebrity become very real. 

The Big Wave

Get a taste of California living at A Peachy Life. From the 1950s inspired kitchen (including a retro-style kitchen booth), to the relaxing and lush back garden, this home fully embodies the southern Californian lifestyle. There’s no private spot to park your car, but the host kindly offers the use of bicycles, so you’ll be fully equipped to live that Cali life outside of the home as well. Why not cycle over to the Venice Beach Boardwalk and see where the day takes you – if you’re very dedicated, you can reach stunning Malibu in just under two hours. 

A Peachy Life

Printer

Workplace

Security System

This stunning Venetian sanctuary has been home to Hollywood legends and it’s not hard to see why. Besides its striking design, the house boasts amazing features such as several outdoor terraces, including a rooftop one complete with fire pit and 360 views. With Abbott Kinney Boulevard on your doorstep, you can shop to your heart’s content and stop off for a coffee at a number of cafes. Venice Beach is but a seven-minute walk away, or you could spend the day in downtown L.A. Once you stay at this home, you may never want to leave.

The Artist's Retreat

This Venice home is the total package – it’s a beautifully designed space with an incredibly warm and hospitable host. You’ll feel at ease as soon as you arrive, thanks to its high-end furnishings and unique artwork. Begin mindful mornings in the meditation room as the professional-grade coffee machine warms up in the well-appointed kitchen. And when you’re ready for breakfast, come together at the velvet dining nook for a bite to eat. On sunny afternoons, while away the hours in the tranquil outside space. Sway with the breeze on the hanging couch or unwind in the private hot tub. If you’d like to stretch your legs, you’ll find the fashionable Abbot Kinney Boulevard a twelve-minute walk away. Better still, the iconic Venice Beach is a twenty-two-minute stroll from your doorstep – or a six-minute bike ride – your host has left two beach cruisers at the abode for you to use. 

Calcite

Just a short walk from the canals and sands of Venice Beach, this modern home is perfectly situated for exploring the area’s attractions. With its rooftop terrace offering stunning 360-degree views, you can enjoy the sun setting over the ocean. Fire up the grill or relax by the fire pit beneath the twinkling stars. Set over three levels, this home has a minimalist sunken living room and a state-of-the-art kitchen. There are three living spaces in total, including one at the basement level, which also sleeps guests seven and eight on a sofa bed. We love the main bedroom, too, with its impressive en-suite with a freestanding bath. This place allows you to live the coveted Venice Beach lifestyle.

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