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Living area
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 597.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Venice, CA
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Common House in Venice - Simple and Relaxed Beach Stay

Spend your next L.A. retreat at a charming Venice house!

Our 2-Bedroom/2-Bath home is beautifully designed to celebrate Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Big French doors open the entire livingroom, dining room and kitchen to spacious front porch and back yard. Feel the air and breeze when you chill outdoors, and indulge in comfort and peace when you stay in.

Ideally located on a quiet upscale street in the center of Venice Beach community, our home is just a few steps to Whole Foods Market and golf course, and a short bike ride to Abbot Kinney, Santa Monica Main Street, and Venice Beach.

When you arrive, enjoy the reclaimed hardwood floor, exposed wood truss ceilings, open kitchen, outdoor firepit/grill, drought-tolerant garden, and modern amenities including Tempurpedic Cal King beds, whole-house solar fan, occupancy sensor dimming lights, big flat-screen TVs, Bose sound system, and Fios high-speed wireless Internet. One-car plus street parking. Well-behaved pets with responsible owners welcome.

Come and explore the diverse and vibrant mix of So Cal cultures. Stay with us and enjoy easy breezy California beach life to the fullest!

Find out more local activities in our website: www.commonla.com

Keywords: Newly Renovated Venice House in the Heart of Beach Living ~ come and experience an unique retro and sustainable lifestyle ~

Property manager

Yuwen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Check out an event or a game at Kia Forum, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Venice, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica College - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Venice Beach - 9 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min drive
  • Northridge Station - 31 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Penmar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chicas Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Common House in Venice - Simple and Relaxed Beach Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Common House in Venice - Simple and Relaxed Beach Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Common House in Venice - Simple and Relaxed Beach Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Common House in Venice - Simple and Relaxed Beach Stay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Main Street Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Loved this home

Beautiful clean home in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Plenty of shopping and places to eat nearby. Plus less than 2 miles from the beach. Will recommend to all and definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Great place to stay in Venice!

I highly recommend the Common House. With the owners' permission, we held my daughter's medical school graduation party at the Common House. It was perfect because it has an open floor plan and we were able to open the french doors in the front and the back to accommodate the guests. Everyone who attended could not get over how nice the house was- very comfortable and clean. I love the backyard - so cute - it has a fire pit/grill which we lit and sat around in the evenings. The beds were very comfortable and the showers were great. The kitchen was well stocked and the house is in a nice neighborhood and convenient to shopping. It is very close to the beach where I ran every morning. The only criticism I have is there is no oven. There is a toaster oven which we used to make a few appetizers. Other than that I recommend the Common House without any hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joan H.

Comfortable two bedroom home on a quiet street

We had a very nice stay at The Common House in Venice. It was perfectly located for us as we were visiting our son in Santa Monica which is quite close. The kitchen is well supplied and the beds are very comfortable. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom which is nice. The fenced in back yard and deck were also very nice and add another dimension of living space to the house. Whole Foods down the street is easy to get to. The only negative part of our stay was a neighbor's dog that barked often throughout the night. It sounded like the dog had been left outside during the nighttime which is interesting as I never heard the dog during the day. We put white noise on our phones and that help muffle the sound. I didn't see this in any of the other reviews so maybe the dog was visiting someone..our stay was over the Memorial Day weekend. Even with the dog barking issue we would stay at the Common House again and plan to when we return to LA to see our son.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

very nice villa cozy stay

siamo arrivati dall'Italia in questa bella villa e tutta la nostra famiglia è entrata nella giusta atmosfera di Venice. Molto confortevole il salone con la bella cucina a vista e le due stanze. Molto bene attrezzata la cucina e puliti i bagni. Carino il giardino. Da consigliare
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

Great family vacation home in Venice -Recommended

We are a family of Five from the UK and we adored the Commonhouse and would recommend it to to like sized families without hesitation. There was some slight misfortune on the day we arrived, the detail of which is not really important, what is important is the brilliant and efficient way that Karen and the team took care of everything. service like that really does give you a confidence boost as to how the rest of the rental will go and for us it was excellent. The house has everything you need in a home away from home, the best bit being the washer and dryer on the deck outside - this was the first vacation for us when all the clothes in our luggage went home clean !! The location just off Lincoln Blvd is perfect for access to all the major LA highways and the world class Venice and Santa Monica beaches are just minutes away. The fabulous -but very expensive- Wholefoods market is at the end of the street but the much more sensibly priced Ralph's is just a few minutes drive further along Lincoln. We will not hesitate to rent the Commonhouse again when we return to California.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Week at Venice Beach

Our stay at the Common House was very relaxing and being close to the beach was very helpful. Overall a quiet neighborhood with a few planes taking off from the nearby airport. Close to stores and easy access to the LA area. We wished it had an oven but the toaster oven was adaquate. Nice breezes in the afternoon felt great with the doors open. We would recommend this house and would stay again on another stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

4 days at the Common House

This stay was the perfect start to our 2 week vacation. The owners reply quickly to all inquiries and the rental process went well. The home was easy to find and access upon arrival. It had everything we needed, very comfortable beds, ample towels and a great CD selection. It was so nice to have the backyard to relax in. We shopped for food at the nearby Whole Foods - you can easily walk there. We felt very safe in this neighbourhood - my daughter ran to the beach each morning and we walked to local restaurants - many good ones in the area. This is a good location for a base to explore LA. We would definitely recommend the Common House.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dominick M.

Perfect experience in Venice

We loved our stay in the Common House... through the quality of the property and surrounding area - a 5 start experience. Overall an outstanding place to stay in Venice. We stayed for two months with our dog and the house was able to easily adapt. We quickly felt at home and were sad to go back home. I would recommend the property to anyone and would definitely book again if I need to stay in the same area
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ivo M.

Cool location

We had a great stay in the house. A short walk to wholefoods and some nice cafes and a few minutes by car to the beach. Yuwen, the owner, was very helpful when we asked for a few small things. Very clean and nice decorated. Only thing is that it´s only 2-3 miles from santa monica airport, so you can hear small planes starting during daytime, mainly between 11am-4pm. In the morning or evening that was no problem. Beside that it´s really a great location and we would come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoko N.

Stylish rental home in a great location

We recently stayed in the house for a girls getaway. We couldn't ask for better location and better home than this! Close to Abbot Kinney (nice boutiques and restaurants), Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Nearby Rose Ave has nice restraunts and coffee shop as well! The house is very stylishly decorated, very spacious and clean. We will definitely stay again! Highly recommended!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Getaway

We arrived with relaxed living area and clean rooms. The entire house is open, airy and so comfortable. The location is very convenient - walking to the wholefoods, restaurants, local shops and a nice stroll to the beach. Will definitely come back again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesia and Brian F.

Super location!!!!!!!

Great little beach style modern home with a super location!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammi H.

Cannot fault - an exceptional rental!

We are an English family of 2 adults and 3 kids aged 9, 7 and 4. We stayed here between 30 mar and 4 apr during a 2 week spring break in California. The house is just as it appears in the photos, if not better. The design is stylish, minimalistic but comfortable p so we didn't worry about the kids breaking anything whilst we were there. a lot of room both inside and out in the yard for them to burn energy! The living area, diner and kitchen are open plan which previously I didn't like the idea of but now i love and am thinking about the same layout for our own kitchen which is due for a remodel! The sofa is leather, battered and deep and so so comfortable so we would all sink into it after a long day sightseeing. Love the art print arrangement and the battered leather suitcase 'coffee table' in the living area and once you figure out how to use the home entertainment centre, its very cosy to settle down in front of the tv with the lights turned down low and browse through the various film or series selections. plenty of kids channels too to keep the little ones quiet whilst you cook dinner! The dining table extends to seat 8 if needed and theres a handy plug socket area under the table which is sunk into the floor. though theres no oven, theres a 4/5 ring work top burner, whistling kettle, a broiler/toaster, coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher with plenty of kitchen essentials to get you started. But after you arrive, pop down to the AMAZING whole foods market at the end of the road to shop for your everyday items - make sure you set aside a few hours for this as the store is huge and impressive with a myriad of choices compared to what we Brits are used to...beware though, you pay a premium for the choices and the fact its mostly organic products so its a good idea to also check out the 99c store literally next door, which stocks a lot of what you'd need for a short stay. The kitchen area of the property leads to patio doors which open out into the rear yard. Great space, sunny for most of the day but with plenty of shaded spots and seating areas, also great outdoor utility area with washer, drier and laundry detergent and coals and logs for the firepit which we toasted franks and marshmallows over, much to our kids delight! There are 2 bathrooms, one with a high spec shower and ultra wide double basin, one with a shower over small bath. Large comfy bedrooms. Wished we could take this place with us for rest of our Cali stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Venice Beach 2 bedroom house

This house is lovely and easy to use. It had a great location and was nicely decorated ala IKEA! The host was easy to communicate with and even allowed our little doggie. There were bikes for us to use. A few suggestions: 1. The doors are difficult to lock properly and even when locked felt a bit insecure....one good push and they could be opened. The back gate had no lock so anyone could access the house through the alley. 2. A few maps orienting us to the neighborhood would be a great addition. We did discover Abbot Kinney and the Venice canals and of course the beach, all great destinations. 3. This house is perfect for 2 couples. The other person has to sleep on a mat on the floor in the living room or in a very funky loft area, not too desirable in my opinion.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and garden. Nice neighborhood!

I recently staied in this house over the Thanksgiving weekend with few friends. We usually stay in a fancy hotel whenever we go LA. This is the first time we book for a house, and turn out to be awesome and we enjoyed it very much. House owner is very friendly, lots of space and beautiful garden. And I like how close it isto Abbot Kinney, my favorite street for food and shopping. Highly recommend. I will definitely going back to this house again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

amazing stylish & cozy in venice beach

My friend and i arrived late at night to find a spotless airy and very comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house waiting for us. Everything you could possibly need ...king size beds, stereo with ipod connector, spacious washrooms, amazing kitchen with back deck and bbq as well as 2 bikes was provided for ....and having a Whole Foods at the end of the street was a big bonus. We were minutes by car to Venice Beach and all the cool stores on Abbot-Kinney (make sure you eat at Lemonade!!). This was not my first time in LA, but it was the first time i have stayed in Venice Beach, and staying at the Common House made the trip extremely memorable and special. The owner Yuwen is professional but very friendly and helpful. Next time i come to LA this is the first place i will check for avails.

About the host

Hosted by Yuwen

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We like to travel, and split our time between two opposite parts of the world. We however LOVE the Southern California life style and are happy to make our home in the heart of Venice Beach. Among all the fun and exciting things to do here, our absolute favorite is taking the dogs for a stroll around the canals or near the ocean, enjoying a delightful brunch, meeting creative people, and simply seeing what the rest of the day brings us to. We hope to share this very unique experience with you!

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