Venice Beach Oceanside Retreat~ Steps to Beach! Gated Yard, BBQ, Parking, Cabana

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Blue Sofa-Bed (left, queen), Green Sofa-Bed (right, full), bedroom (rear, right)

HUGE child-friendly yard w/outdoor dining set & lounge chairs

42" HDTV (left), Streaming Content: HBO, Netflix, AppleTV, Hulu,... and more

Large, exclusive-use yard w/4 seat dining set. Covered cabana in background.

Breakthrough to Kitchen (right), 42" HDTV (right), Blue and Green Sofa-Beds

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Venice Beach, CA

Venice Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Venice Beach Boardwalk
‪4 min walk‬
Santa Monica Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Elegant & charming. Beautifully maintained and private. 1 Bdm with Deluxe Queen Bed. Large Living Room with TWO Sleeper Sofas. Relaxing Outdoor Cabana Room with Sofa & Chairs. Gated and Secure Parking. 900 sq. ft of open airy spaces. 50 ft to the Ocean. 3 blocks to the Venice Boardwalk! Large, Fenced, Child-Friendly, Yard w/BBQ and lounge chairs. 42" Smart HDTV, High-Speed Wi-Fi, Streaming Subscriptions include; HBOMax, Showtime, Apple TV, Disney+, ESPN+, NFL, Hulu, Prime Video, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Spotify, and more

Sunny rooms by day - fall asleep to the sound of breaking waves. Walk out the door and jump in the ocean. Kick back and breakfast in the tropical canbana. Come and see what makes Venice the most popular destination in California!

The beach is just outside our front gate and we are within walking distance to all the major attractions in Venice Beach. Just a few short blocks in any direction and you'll find great shopping, pubs, restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, bike & skate rentals,... We'll provide plenty of clean linens, towels, beach towels, cooler, and beach chairs... everything you need to feel at home while enjoying Venice. A homelike alternative to hotels. Perfect for out of state professionals. Close to Local Film Festivals

Our beach house is beautifully maintained in a safe and friendly area. The entire property is gated with locked and coded entry for added security. The combination of a large, green yard located this close to the beach makes our vacation rental a very unique property in Venice.

* No Smoking inside
* Small Pets OK: $5/night
* At least one renter must be 25 years of age or older

Property manager

Sydney and Kevin

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Additional $5/night/pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

45 Day Cancellation Policy * more than 45 days prior to arrival - full refund minus fees * less than 45 days - refund contingent on re-renting dates

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Venice Beach, CA

What's nearby

Venice Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Venice Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Santa Monica Pier - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Santa Monica Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

26th Street/Bergamot Station - 8 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Belles Beach House - ‬5 min walk
‪Great White - ‬7 min walk
‪Menotti's Coffee Stop - ‬6 min walk
‪Ospi - ‬3 min walk
‪Tocaya Organica - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Venice Beach Oceanside Retreat~ Steps to Beach! Gated Yard, BBQ, Parking, Cabana pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Venice Beach Oceanside Retreat~ Steps to Beach! Gated Yard, BBQ, Parking, Cabana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Venice Beach Oceanside Retreat~ Steps to Beach! Gated Yard, BBQ, Parking, Cabana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Venice Beach Oceanside Retreat~ Steps to Beach! Gated Yard, BBQ, Parking, Cabana located?

Nestled on the beach, this Venice apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

6 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Our stay was fantastic. Kevin and Sydney are excellent hosts. The house was fantastic, and the outside space, location, and dynamic are great. Thanks, Kevin and Sydney.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

25 February 2014

Perfect in every way!

This place is squeaky clean and very well suited to vacationing. It's private and quiet. Guests can walk to the beach (it couldn't be closer) or to fun shops and restaurants. The parking is secure. Upon arrival, we got an excellent tour by the owner who has clearly given a lot of consideration to making his rental a home away from home. Highly recommended property.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken R., Durango, CO

31 January 2012

Delightful place

This little place just a few hundred feet from Venice beach is in the heart of the action at Venice Beach. Very close to Washington Pier, easy access to Santa Monica and to LAX. It is a great location and a very nice little place. It is kept in immaculate condition and is super clean. Kevin and Sydney are friendly and accommodating. I would rate this place a 5 out of 5.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M.

8 November 2012

The most perfect hideaway!

This amazing oasis, just steps from Venice Beach, could not have been a more perfect choice for my recent trip to California. The property itself was beautifully appointed, comfortable, stylish, super clean - a true jewel. It was peaceful, safe, and also close enough to the "action" of the area that I could walk a short distance to great restaurants and shops. I can't wait to return - Sydney and Kevin are the consummate hosts, and have created a very sacred space here.

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

6/10 Okay

Lill H.

18 June 2016

Nice location, close to the sea.

Thank you for a great stay at your beach house. Is is a fully equipped beach house, regular standard, good wifii. It has a nice garden area and play stuff for the kids. The owner was kind and welcoming, and happy the help with lots of local advice. We had a very nice and undisturbed stay. Only downside was that the nabo let her dog do his thing in our garden. Same place where the kids and we should play and relax on the lawn..

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S., Tipp City, Ohio

25 November 2015

Fantastic Time!

We stayed at Venice Beach Sunny Garden Paradise for a long weekend, 3 ladies. The pictures and description of the apartment were exact so I won't repeat. What a great location, just around the corner from the beach and the beach walking path to many activities and restaurants. Everything in the apartment was nice and clean. We used the beach towels and chairs. So happy we booked this instead of staying in a hotel where there is really no personal or outside space to just relax and hang out. It was also cheaper! The owner was really nice. We will definitely stay here again if in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015

8/10 Good

Robin A.

31 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Venice beach was probably not the place for us.

We were kind of far from the beach, especially when there was a dune built between us and the ocean.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

20 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

love the close proximity to the beach!

proximity to beach is great. the only downside is that this area in general has noisy traffic especially at night. helicopters overhead at night can wake you up at night. Overall, it is worth the noise. that is just part of being in Venice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved my stay here, cozy and quaint, half a block from the beach with VERY convenient parking spot. Host is very nice, welcoming and has a wealth of information. Very comfortable stay with all the creature comforts necessary, host thought of everything, even ziploc bags and spices for cooking. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

22 April 2019

Vacation

Very beautiful house at the center of Venice Beach! The owner was very nice and helpful! Best time!!! Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

23 October 2018

Place is adorable...looks even better in person!

Very nice, quaint beach bungalow! 2 adults and two teenage boys stayed for 4 nights...close quarters, but worked just fine. Bedroom is very small, but bed is extremely comfortable and linens are very nice. Pull out sofas were perfect for the boys. The amenities were above and beyond any rental we have had before...coffee, teas, chocolates (not on my holiday diet plan, but were a tasty sweet surprise), condiments, vinegars, linens, towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner and on and on!! Kevin could not have been nicer, even though we were later than anticipated in arriving. He took his time to thoroughly show us around the property and give us tips on the neighborhood/ community. My favorite thing...the covered patio... perfectly decorated and cozy at night!! The boys enjoyed the lush, perfectly manicured lawn! My husband appreciated the private, gated off street parking that is included in the rental. Kevin and Sydney have a "no shoes in the house" policy... Completely get it and I love it, however I don't like going barefoot on the floors either. Suggest bringing some cozy slippers along, or some fuzzy socks. Staying here was wonderful and we will definitely be back and share info about this little beach garden bungalow gem with our friends. It is obvious Kevin and Sydney don't want to rent just a vacation house to VRBO customers, they realize they are renting a vacation "home" and a whole experience....big difference!! Thanks again Kevin and Sydney! PS - The entire Venice Beach area is challenging to get in and out of, be patient and give yourself plenty if time if leaving the area. Maybe explore different routes rather than the standard GPS directions, as they are overwhelming busy at times. Even better...just enjoy the Venice Beach community and don't worry about fighting traffic!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

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10/10 Excellent

francisco R.

11 January 2018

Great place, very clean, owners made us feel very welcomed

Really enjoyed our stay, place was just as described. Just a few hundred feet from the beach, the location couldn't have been better. The owners we're very nice and made us feel very welcomed. Overall a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillene R., La Paz, BCS, Mexico

6 December 2017

COZY HIBERNATION!

What a gem and such a great place to just stay. We had so many plans for the week, but often just found ourselves enjoying being in this little hideaway or not straying very far. (Everything is so close anyway!) The gardens are great. There's a great private patio. This was a working vacation in many ways as we had to bring work with us and this place was super. Wish we could have stayed longer. Kevin took great care of us and we hope he'll have us back! Thanks, Kevin!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Susie M., Mesa, Arizona

25 August 2017

A favorite of ours.

A wonderful little slice of paradise and only steps away from the beach. Perfect location and a charming environment. Kevin and Sydney are gracious and lovely people. We highly recommend this as a wonderful get away. We look forward to our next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

15 June 2017

Wonderful Venice Beach Family Vacation!

We loved our experience at this beautiful hidden gem. The access to the beach and restaurants was amazing and we enjoyed evenings in the large garden with our family. It's a peaceful oasis in the heart of Venice. Sydney and Kevin were lovely and the house offered everthing we could have hoped for.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

19 April 2017

A perfect place to chill

Lovingly cared for, this is a quiet oasis in the hubub of Venice. It is well appointed with comfortable bed and clean, it is stocked with quality appointments. We hesitate to let the word out because we intend to return and don't want to have it all booked up!

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

10/10 Excellent

Mats T.

6 April 2017

Highly recommended!

Great apartment! We spent two weeks celebrating my wifes birthday. Two adults, a kid and a teenager. Very nice patio. Parking is also a huge plus. Garden is wonderful and surprisingly large. Location is ideal, just 30 meters from the boardwalk. Kevin is a very friendly and attentive host. Best vacation ever according to my wife, and this apartment was a big part of that. If I try to come up with something "negative": The only thing we missed was a bicycle or two. Would have made it perfect. Plenty of beach stuff though, bogey boards, chairs, basketalls etc In summary: highly recommended! We will definitely rent again when we come back to Venice.

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

10/10 Excellent

terry a., Cottonwood, AZ

21 February 2017

Arizona tj

Great place to stay and very comfortable. Steps to the ocean and the Venice walk, Beautiful Sunsets and close to everything. There are restaurants within an easy walk, and an abundance of interesting folks cruising about. Very safe parking and the unit is one of three available, ours was the lower mid size unit. We can't say enough about the fun we had here. A wonderful place to spend some time. Thank You Kevin for all your information and help, but we didn't get to meet Sydney...What a wonderful place to stay and Thanks again...

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

6/10 Okay

nancy g.

9 January 2017

outstanding location. walked to beach, restaurants, and never had to move the car.

pictures are decieving. small place. bed double super comfy, but futon was hard as a rock. other than that the hosts are wonderful, parking secure.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen M., Portland

27 December 2016

Wonderful place to stay and wonderful hosts

This apartment was a perfect place for our family to stay. We loved being so close to the beach and Abbott-Kinney. It was nice to have the outdoor space for the kids to kick a ball around and for grilling. Sydney and Kevin are great people and so helpful. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

25 April 2016

loved it again!!

So great!! Totally beautiful and everything works. Our second time and we will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

23 October 2015

Oct 12-18 stay

Thank you so much. We had a great stay. Loved having the beach right out the back gate. Everything we needed and more was supplied for us. If we are ever back in Venice we will for sure stay here. Thanks again ,Teresa and Brandon.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2015

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Los Angeles, CA

23 June 2015

Loved It

My wife and I spent a week here and couldn't have enjoyed it more. Just a short walk to the "entertainment" of Venice Beach (Muscle Beach, funky shops, bike and other toy rentals, etc. and of course the colorful Venice Beach vendors and street entertainers), but far enough so that the nights were peaceful for sleeping. You could hear the Ocean only 1 block away. Our Jack Russell LOVED the yard, and taking morning walks by the Venice Canals only 2 blocks away. We loved relaxing in the outdoor cabana. Add the secure parking for 2 cars...who could ask for more!

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

8/10 Good

Edmond M.

14 May 2015

Stay at Venice

Nice place, recommended

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda T., UK

26 April 2015

Absolutely Fabulous

I stayed at the apartment for 5 days last month with my husband and two teenage boys. There was ample room for us all with plenty of cupboard space in the living area. I cannot say enough about how lovely the apartment is. Everything you need is provided, from warm cozy blankets to a well equipped kitchen. The location is perfect. Turn right for the very lively Venice beach vendors or left for much quieter restaurants and bars. There are many small stores within walking distance and the excellent Ralph's supermarket is a short drive. The garden is beautiful with lovely flowers and plants. Sitting in the cabana room as the sun went down was heaven. I would certainly return again. Sydney and Kevin were on hand and very helpful without being obtrusive. Thank you so much.

About the host

Hosted by Sydney and Kevin

We're a couple of east coast transplants who love the year-round outdoor fun southern California has to offer. The beach house is a very special space, professionally maintained, relaxing and private, well equipped with everything you'll need to feel at home while traveling. Whenever possible we meet and greet our guests at check-in to show them the property and give them the rundown of yoga studios, grocery stores, festivals, concerts and various other things going on around the neighborhood. May all beings be happy and at peace.

Why they chose this property

Lovingly and professionally maintained. Thoughtfully stocked with everything you'll need to feel at home. Someone on call 24/7 to assist with any needs that may arise. Location, location, location ~ near the ocean and within walking distance to all major Venice attractions.

What makes this property unique

* 50 feet to ocean *
* Secure Parking *
* Gated, child-friendly yard (exclusive use) *
* private outdoor cabana *
* walking distance to major attractions *
* near to the 26 mile beach bike path *

Languages:

English

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