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Guest house in Santa Monica
Head to Santa Monica Beach From a Private Guest House
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we're taking extra care to disinfect surfaces between reservations. 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. The property has a full-size bed in the bedroom and a queen-size pull-out sofabed in the den. Parking is readily available in front. Dependable fiber optic Wifi. Welcome to our guesthouse - a quiet, stand alone cottage located in a desirable residential neighborhood of Santa Monica. Our one bedroom/one bath house has a private entryway with code access, and completely separate and private living space. The house has a Full-sized bed and pull out sleeper sofa with memory foam mattresses. We can accommodate up to 4 guests, although the space is best suited for couples or families with small children. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, microwave, gas stovetop/oven, dishwasher, pots and pans, utensils, and basic cooking ingredients (salt, pepper, cooking oil, coffee, microwave popcorn). We also have a gas grill on our patio that you are welcome to use. The bathroom has a dual sink vanity, bathtub with bubble bath provided, and full sized soap/shampoo dispensers. Guests have access to HDTV with Netflix, cable channels, DVR with assorted movies to choose from, and WiFi. Although not often needed in Santa Monica, AC and heating units are also available. Our property is completely enclosed, with a roomy backyard complete with a putting green available for your use! The space is quiet and secluded, perfect for an afternoon of relaxing with a drink on your private patio, or for children's games in the yard. Guests are more than welcome to use our boogie boards, golf clubs, and sand toys. LOCATION, LOCATION! We are literally steps away from the upscale shops and restaurants on Montana Avenue. Within walking distance are restaurants offering Italian, sushi, gelato, new American cuisine, burgers, and artisanal ice cream. Book a massage or mani/pedi nextdoor after a full day at the beach! A Safeway-owned grocery store is located 4 blocks away, and a Whole Foods grocery store 7 blocks away. Santa Monica Beach/Palisades Park - 1 mile Third Street Promenade - 1.5 miles Santa Monica Pier- 2 miles Venice Beach - 5 miles UCLA - 5 miles There are many transportation options (aside from walking - our favorite!). Bike share/Breeze rental - a docking station located across the street Electric scooter rental Public bus (direct line to 3rd St Promenade) Expo line (train) that takes you directly to Exposition Park, of the Natural History Museum and California Science Center (home of the space shuttle Endeavor). PARKING: There is free and readily-available parking on our street - just use the hang-tag provided. Our backyard is open and available for your use, as well as the basketball hoop and small putting green. Washer and Dryer are available in the adjoining laundry room, detergent and dryer sheets provided. We've lived in Santa Monica for more than 12 years. While you have complete privacy during your stay, we're more than happy to help with any suggestions for restaurants and entertainment. We'll be present on the premises, and are usually at home in the evenings. The guest house is located in the desirable Montana Avenue district of Santa Monica, just 2 blocks away from boutique shopping and a multitude of trendy, family-friendly, and vegan/vegetarian restaurants. The property is located about 1.5 miles from the beach, accessible by walking or public transportation. Bike and scooter rentals are located just across the street. Free street parking is readily available with a parking hang tag/permit, which will be provided. -Free parking is readily available on the street, just place the hang-tag on the rear-view mirror of your car. -Bike share/Breeze rental - a docking station located across the street -Electric scooter rental - $1 to activate on your smartphone App -Public bus - direct line to 3rd St Promenade - Expo line (train) - direct to Exposition Park, the Natural History Museum, and California Science Center (home of the space shuttle Endeavor). Let us know if you need to store luggage before check-in or after check out, we are happy to accommodate if we can. Please pay attention to the STREET CLEANING days, and observe the ENTIRE no parking time window. Santa Monica parking regulations are tightly enforced.
24–31 JulIndividual Host,
£192 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 353 reviews
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Flat in Malibu
Idyllic, Romantic Beachfront Apartment in Malibu
Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves in this charming beachfront apartment. The light, airy home features open-plan living and a wall of windows to maximize the amazing views. Enjoy drinks on the deck and a sunset over the water—it's pure bliss. This beachfront apartment is right above the sand and surf. At night the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep. During the day, you can watch the sea lions sunning on the rocks and dolphins and whales swimming by or go for a walk along the water's edge and dive in yourself. This is an amazing place to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset and relax! In the evening, the lights of the "Queen's Necklace" glimmer in the distance and the moonlight shines on the water. The living room is cozy with two loveseats to snuggle in and watch a movie on the 50" flat screen TV. Three large sliding glass doors open up if you want to let the ocean breezes blow through. The kitchen is small but fully equipped with an apartment size stove and oven, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and a French press, tea kettle, toaster and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. A round table with linens provides a beautiful spot for morning coffee. The bedroom has a queen bed with a new organic mattress and designer sheets, pillows and duvet. There is a large closet with room to store your clothes. Books line the bookshelves if you'd like something to read. Mostly, this is just a quiet, beautiful space to put your feet up and really relax while watching the endless panorama of the natural world outside. And....if you want to feel like a movie star, the apartment was recently used as a glamorous setting in an independent film due out soon!!! Two-person kayak (life jackets available) Boogie Boards and a surfboard Television with premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.) Wi-Fi Shared entry gate with one other unit. My husband and I live in a small cottage above the apartment but the only shared space is the entry door. We rarely even see our guests. However, I am always available to answer questions or concerns but almost no one has them! Situated directly above the sand and surf, the home is in a residential area along the Malibu coast, away from the tourist areas. Take in the stars at night while strolling along the beach, or eat at one of the nearby restaurants right on the water. There is bus service available just a minute from the apartment that will take you into Santa Monica or the center of Malibu, or farther north to some of Malibu's more remote beaches. Uber is readily available. At high tide, the ocean may come right up to the seawall limiting beach availability. This all depends on the moon, the tides and the amount of sand that we have. This can really vary from day to day and depending on the season. This winter, rough seas washed away our private stairs to the beach, so guests need to use the public access stairs just a few houses away and a very short walk.
8–15 FebIndividual Host,
£657 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews
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Guest house in Los Angeles
Casa Carmona, a Mid-City Garden Oasis near Museums
Casa Carmona is a little oasis in the big city. It's convenient to just about anywhere you would want to visit while in Los Angeles. Private entrance allows you to come and go as you please. Very diverse selection of restaurants and there is a 7-11 as well as a small grocery store (that delivers) less than a block away if you would rather eat in. Laundromat and dry cleaners are one block away which is helpful for longer stays. Street parking is available. Convenient to public transportation. Full access to the guest house and the backyard area including lounge chairs and dining table. I live in the adjacent house so am able to offer help during guest's stay. I love meeting my guests from all over the world but respect your privacy and comfort! Casa Carmona sits behind a charming Spanish house in Wilshire Vista, a neighborhood created in the 1920s. This is a diverse and safe area, within walking distance of Museum Row and the Grove. Plenty of free parking is available. Approximately half my guests rent a car and there is unrestricted street parking available except for street cleaning on Tuesday afternoons. The other half of my guests rely on Uber and Lyft which are always available within minutes. There is plentiful public transportation within walking distance. One bus stop is less than a block away on one major street and another the opposite direction a block and a half from the house. There is also a Zip Car location less than a block away. The main bed is full size. The pullout sofa is twin bed. There is a small fridge/freezer, microwave oven, 2 burner electric cooktop, and George Forman grill for cooking. Also have a Keurig for coffee and electric tea kettle and assortment of teas. There is a end table that is gate-leg so can be used for in-room dining. Folding chairs in closet as well as extra folding table in closet. Hair dryer in bathroom. Plenty of closet space. Two luggage racks. Iron is provided. I also provide a beach blanket, tote and towels for excursions to the beach. For relaxation time at the Casa there are plentiful entertainment options including Amazon Echo, TV with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, many movies, PlayStation and several board games with even more available upon request!
27 Aug – 3 SeptIndividual Host,
£162 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 415 reviews

Popular amenities for Los Angeles holiday rentals

Stay near Los Angeles's top sights

Santa Monica Pier2,744 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood516 locals recommend
The Grove2,582 locals recommend
Staples Center1,229 locals recommend
Venice Beach1,387 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific806 locals recommend

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17–24 AugIndividual Host,
£569 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews
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1–8 JunIndividual Host,
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 593 reviews
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Treetop Terrace
17–24 FebIndividual Host,
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4.84 out of 5 average rating, 757 reviews
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Quaint Guest Space in Mid-City LA
12–19 MayIndividual Host,
£130 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 501 reviews
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Historic Hilltop John Lennon Home in Laurel Canyon
1–8 JulIndividual Host,
£693 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviews
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1–8 JanIndividual Host,
£110 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 613 reviews
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Silverlake cozy mid-century private unit Lake View
18–25 NovIndividual Host,
£157 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 546 reviews
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Pirates of the Caribbean Getaway
28 Nov – 5 DecIndividual Host,
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 977 reviews
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Private vibrant studio in Highland Park
8–15 AprIndividual Host,
£79 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews
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Quiet Studio Near the Hollywood Sign
20–27 NovIndividual Host,
£137 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 451 reviews
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Private Bel Air Guesthouse Studio Suite
1–8 JunIndividual Host,
£168 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 627 reviews
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Hear Ocean Waves from a Venice Beachfront Pad
12–19 JunIndividual Host,
£363 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Los Angeles

Total rentals

45K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

26K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

11K properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

16K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

18K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

1.5M reviews

Your guide to Los Angeles

All About Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the world’s most sprawling cities, where each neighbourhood is distinct and a destination in its own right. Make the most of California’s entertainment capital by taking a Hollywood studio tour and seeing where some of your favourite films were made. Embrace the vibrant live music and comedy scene and catch a show at one of its more than 200 theatres. The cuisine in L.A. is famously diverse too, which isn’t surprising given the city’s population hails from over 140 countries and speaks over 220 languages.

If you love the great outdoors, you’ll revel in the 70-mile coastline dotted with world-famous sandy beaches, not to mention countless iconic landmarks, and picturesque hiking trails in the heart of the city. And all of it can be enjoyed under famously sunny skies. For the truly ambitious traveler, Los Angeles is the only place in the world where you can ski, surf, and visit a theme park all in one day.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Los Angeles

Air quality in this bustling city tends to be best from March to May, and between September and November. These are good times for booking L.A. villas or other vacation rentals in Los Angeles, and discovering the outdoor attractions and experiencing the sights from the streets. Outside these times, the oceanside neighbourhoods are popular choices. It rarely gets cold or wet in L.A., but it’s worth packing an umbrella in the first months of the year, as this is when rain is most likely. For entertainment, any time is great, with weekdays outside the summer less busy for theme parks, which offer festivals all year long. Outside school breaks and major holidays, many beaches are uncrowded, especially in spring and fall.


Top things to do in Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory

On a clear night when the planets are aligned just right, you can spot Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and even Saturn from the Griffith Observatory. Featured in several classic movies, this is a landmark that even the locals love to visit, and it’s free. Whenever you choose to go, the Art Deco styling of the main building looks superb from both outside and within. There are many permanent and temporary exhibitions to explore, plus live performances in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium.

Runyon Canyon Hike

Located near West Hollywood, this three-mile loop trail takes about 90 minutes to complete. Accessible year round, it’s popular with hikers, walkers, and runners alike, and dogs are allowed, too. As well as great city views, including the iconic Hollywood Sign, there’s often a chance of spotting a celebrity or two on the trail.

La Brea Tar Pits

Formed from natural asphalt that’s bubbled up from the ground for many millions of years, the tar pits have preserved the remains of trapped animals. Archaeologists continue to excavate the site, with interesting finds almost daily. Inside the museum, fossils plus animal and plant remains are showcased, with saber-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths, and dire wolves among the most striking exhibits.

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