Los Angeles, California
This spacious architectural compound, set in lush tropical gardens, is the ultimate Venice hideaway! The three bedroom Main House shares the back yard with the detached Art Loft Guest House which may be rented or available. Please inquire.
DESCRIPTION
Located in the heart of Venice, on a quiet tree-lined street, the famous Abbot Kinney and Marina are just steps away. Designed by noted architect, John Porter, with vaulted wood ceilings and plenty of skylights, it’s bright and airy, and totally relaxing… In one of the best areas in Los Angeles, California, it's no wonder renowned architect, Frank Gehry, has chosen to build a home right down the street! Stop by a cafe for coffee & croissants, then stroll 20 minutes through the scenic canals to the beach. (Or bike to the beach in about 7 minutes on a rental bike!)
The Main House has a fully equipped kitchen that opens to a private deck, perfect for a BBQ and al fresco dining. Set in tropical gardens with mature palms, and giant birds of paradise, the deck is a tranquil setting. Indoors, you can cuddle around the cozy fireplace. Sit under the orange tree in the tropical garden and relax, great for a picnic.
In the Main House, each of the three bedrooms sleeps two; 2 queen beds and 2 twins that can made up as a king or as two singles. There is also a trundle day bed that sleeps two, a queen aerobed, and convertible couch available to sleep up to a total of 10 guests.
Many say this is their favorite place; we have lots of repeat guests!
AMENITIES
Amenities include: free wireless internet, off street parking, tropical gardens, BBQ, fireplace, flat panel TVs in each bedroom, cable TV, DVD, washer/dryer, a large deck, and an espresso machine! All linens and towels, beach towels are included. There are two bikes for guests!
(We currently have cable TV, but we may be switching to ROKU with Netflix, etc.)
GREAT LOCATION
It's located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to Abbot Kinney, the main street in Venice with fine dining and unique shopping. It's a 20 minute walk to the beach, through the scenic canals, or a quick bike ride.
PARKING
There is easy street parking for one or two cars and more free parking 1/2 block away on nearby Abbot Kinney. Please pay attention to street cleaning signs!
ABOUT THE OPTIONAL ART LOFT GUESTHOUSE
The loft guesthouse is one large open artistic living space with vaulted wood ceilings, draped skylights, a new bathroom, and a mini kitchen with a new Fisher Paykel stainless steel refrigerator. It's open and spacious (675 square feet) divided into several areas; kitchen, bedroom, dining, living, and an office space. Amenities include a 42” Sony plasma TV, tropical gardens and lots of books. The queen bed has fluffy down bedding and it's very comfortable. Artist paint splattered floors contrast with modern furnishings. Sleeps up to 6; 2 on a queen bed, 1-2 on the modular couch that can be positioned for sleeping, and there are also queen and twin aerobeds.
PLEASE NOTE
No parties and no pets allowed. This is a quiet neighborhood. Please respect the neighbors while in the home and out on the street.
The Main House shares the back yard and bikes with the detached Art Loft Guest House onsite.
It may possible to rent only 2 of the 3 bedrooms and one bath for a reduced rate.
VACATION RENTAL RATES:
OFF SEASON (October 1 through April 30):
Guest House $1100week (daily rate $175)
2 Bedroom /1 bath in the Main Residence $1860 week (daily rate $285)
The Full 3 Bedroom /2 bath Main Residence $2280 week (daily rate $335)
PEAK SEASON (May 1 through Sept. 30, and Holidays):
Guest House $1300 week (daily rate $200)
2 Bedroom /1 bath in the Main Residence $2680 week (daily rate $415)
The Full 3 Bedroom /2 bath Main Residence $2900 week (daily rate $440)
Refundable Security Deposit:
$1000
Non-refundable Cleaning Fees:
Guest House $90
2 Bedrooms in Main Residence: $165
Main Residence: $190
Please add a daily fee of $30 per person for more than 6 in the Main House and for more than 4 in the Guest House. 14% local tax applies for stays under 31 days.
I truly enjoyed the main house and the art loft. Both were very clean and welcoming. The houses were well equipped with almost everything we needed. We found a couple of nearby grocery stores to accommodate the remaining necessities. I will definitely choose this property on my next visit to southern California.
My adult son and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend here. Great location on a quiet, shady street and easy walk to the beach and shops. The guest house is a pleasant, sun-filled and relaxed space, spacious enough for the two of us to hang out without feeling crowded. The well-stocked kitchen enabled us to do light cooking, which we appreciated, and we enjoyed the eclectic array of books, architecture journals and other magazines. The bed was quite comfortable, and my son was fine sleeping on the modular couch. Jane was extremely responsive and friendly. This was our third stay here; on two previous occasions our entire family rented the main house and we loved it. We spent Thanksgiving week here in 2015 and the kitchen had what we needed to cook a huge feast. We'll definitely be back.
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay in the guest house last week. The bed was quite comfortable, and my son was fine sleeping on the modular sofa. The guest house is a pleasant, attractive, sun-filled place to hang out and relax, and spacious enough that my son and I were comfortable without feeling crowded (although the bathroom is quite small). The well-stocked kitchen allowed us to do some light cooking, which we appreciated. We enjoyed the enormous selection of books and magazines. The location is great: a quiet, shady street and an easy walk to Venice Beach and shops. Jane responded quickly to questions and was quite accommodating. This was our third visit here; on two previous occasions we rented the main house for family gatherings (including Thanksgiving 2015) and the main house was perfect for us. We'll definitely be back.
Perfect location in a quiet neighborhood that is convenient to the beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, the canals, etc. Very comfortable and convenient house. Great set up for a family to spend some time. Full kitchen, both indoor and outdoor eating spaces, 3 big bedrooms. Some of the amenities could use updating (e.g., the Zagat's is from 1997, the house welcome manual is outdated in terms of restaurants that are no longer in business and TV operation, lots of VHS tapes but no VCR), but those are easy fixes and very minor issues. All in all, this is a great property from which to explore LA.
I can't say enough about the home's owner, Jane . (And her housekeeper Lorena too). Jane was always prompt with her responses to my many inquires and provided very complete and helpful information. She went above and beyond to make our stay successful and leave only positive memories . We really enjoyed our week in this home. As described. it was clean, well appointed and centrally located . Venice restaurants by the way are excellent. We loved Superba, Hals and GJelina. I would stay here again.
Not only is the property well located and is light filled and comfortable, but Jane has thought of everything you could possible need from bikes to books, fans to heaters. Our friend, an LA chef, made us dinner one night and was astounded at how well equipped the kitchen was. And, I would guess the lovely weathered dining table has hosted many wonderful get- togethers making for lasting memories. Everything was exactly as stated in the description and shown in the photos. We would definitely recommend it.
This listing gave a good picture of the property. All was in very good condition when we arrived. The owner was responsive and helpful at all times. The kitchen was very well-equipped. Open living/dining/kitchen was lovely for gathering family members throughout our stay. Our rehearsal dinner was at Willie Jane, where the food was excellent. Also enjoyed dinner at Feed and brunch at the French Market?(I forget the name!) just down the street, which has great food and nice patio seating. I appreciated the quiet neighborhood, back and front porches. There were 6 of us staying in the house, and all were very happy with the accommodations.There was enough space for quiet naps when that was necessary! Recommended!
We stayed a few nights and enjoyed the beautiful and quiet space. Inside the decor is tastefully done ~ simple and elegant. It was clean and cozy and the beds were very comfortable! Outside is beautifully landscaped with chairs to sit and enjoy the flora and fauna. One can walk down the road to a country stable and check out the animals and go up and see a beautiful view. I would recommend this jewel of a place to stay!!
The house was charming and very clean. I was staying with my parents and brother who were visiting Los Angeles for a family wedding from overseas. Being walking distance from Abbot Kinney was very convenient, which has the great Intelligentsia coffee not to mention lots of good food and fun shops to browse. 10 min tops to the airport was a big perk. Venice beach was a long walk and not worth it, a really cheesy and trashy part of the beach. Santa Monica is better and Malibu is breathtaking. Fortunately Santa Monica was only a 5 minute drive and we really enjoyed eating at The Lobster by Santa Monica pier. I live in Echo Park and because of the distance I probably would stay in Malibu to be by a better part of the beach but I would be happy to recommend to a friend or family member.
I stayed at this wonderful home for three nights in July with a group of friends. The home is beautiful, comfortable, and well-appointed. It gets a lot of natural light and, with the doors open, usually has a nice breeze to regulate the temperature. It had all the amenities we needed for our stay, and everything worked as expected. This house is easily accessible by foot to the happening stretch of Abbott Kinney, the canals, the beach, and the area where Washington runs into the beach. All are a pleasant 10-20 minute walk, or a short drive/taxi of about a mile. Lastly, Jane is a fantastic owner who is responsive, accommodating and understanding. I hope to stay here again someday!
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