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Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a table with a chair, and a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a table, chairs, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a nightstand, a lamp, a bed with a headboard, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a framed picture, and a chair.
little room off the bedroom with desk and closet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Montana Avenue
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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SANTA MONICA, CA
  • Place, Montana Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach

Peaceful California Bungalow.
This unit has rustic charm with all the comforts.
18 Blocks from Santa Monica Beach
The unit is a Studio back house attached to the main house.
This space is completely private with a separate entrance.
Beautiful Sun-lit cottage with wood floors and wood walls.

One 12x12 Main room/bedroom with a queen bed.
This main room looks out over the backyard where hummingbirds, songbirds and sparrows live. Very peaceful.
A walk in closet adjoins the Main Room but serves more as a writing area and closet area.
Bathroom has a claw foot tub for a relaxing soak and is also a Shower.
Kitchenette is a very small space that is the entry to the unit. There is a sink, mini fridge, hot plate, toaster oven/convection oven, microwave and coffee press. This is a small kitchenette it does not have a full oven only a toaster oven. Perfect for small easy meals made on a hot plate.
Always stocked with Sparkletts purified water, coffee and tea.
Wireless Internet Available.
I-Pod player
CD and Radio player
Orthopedic Pillow and Mattress top with two regular pillows also.
Two blocks from Montana Avenue and Montana Avenue. Many shops, Restaurants, Yoga, Wild Oats Market.
18 Blocks from the Beach. This is a beautiful 15 minute Walk or the bus is available two blocks away.
Parking is on the street with a permit I provide.
Bikes for rent.

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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
No Parties or Events
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only in backyard.
No cooking fish indoors. Outdoors on grill only please. If it's raining please remove wet shoes in the entry way. Please use coasters on wooden desk

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 217743
Property # 4081984
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
Note from host: No Parties or Events
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Monica

Located in Wilshire Montana, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Hollywood Sign are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive. 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. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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SANTA MONICA, CA

What's nearby

  • Montana Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nicholas Flat Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Monica College - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 18 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La La Land Kind Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bread Head - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪R+D Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fromin's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage California Bungalow, 18 blocks from the beach located?

Located in Wilshire Montana, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica College and Ocean Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km). 17th Street/SMC Station is 18 minutes by foot and 26th Street/Bergamot Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean.. Rachel was a big help when I had a phone fiasco, and she is nice and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Great location

Quaint small cottage. Cottage was well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frits v.

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

Excellent place to stay

Friendly hostess, very clean place, location is amazing and neighbourhood very safe. Cute appartment with enough space for a couple incl. Parking possibilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Great Santa Monica home base

We really enjoyed our stay at Rachel's home! It was a lovely, if small / cozy, space that worked perfectly as a home base throughout our few days in Santa Monica. Easy to find, great neighborhood, very clean and home-y, and Rachel was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was near to two streets with lots of shopping and restaurant options, but nestled in a neighborhood that was quiet at night and well-enjoyed by others (families, young people, pets) walking around during the day. The bedroom was cozy and I liked that I had both air conditioning and could open the windows as options for adjusting temperature. There was a great closet/storage space and for one person the connection of the kitchen to the bathroom into the bedroom was great. All amenities were very nice. Check in and out was incredibly easy and I could do it at any time. I felt more safe staying alone behind both a locked fence and the door itself. Host was very responsive and kind. A great great place to stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite E.

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

Wonderful Home Away From Home

Wonderful cottage, in the back and off the street. I'd grown up down the street so it was doubly wonderful to find a place so close to my childhood home. Nice, quiet neighborhood and location to everything the city has to offer. Great little kitchen. Rachael checked in to see how I was doing from time to time. I hope to return to Santa Monica and hope to stay here again as well. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan H.

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

Lovely Space in SM

The space was great and had everything I needed for an enjoyable stay. I really appreciated all the kitchen and bathroom items! The owner was very nice and responsive. The neighborhood was quiet and it was only a short walk to some of my favorite restaurants. Overall, very good experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine T.

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

Perfect

Perfect location to stay some days in Santa Monica, very clean, very friendly property manager, silent and safe neighbourhood - we come back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Great Place to stay for vacationing in the Santa Monica region

Mother/Daughter team vacationing. Location met all our needs, was very close to rapid transit and we felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Perfect Stay

What a perfect stay ..at the perfect place ! Look forward to coming back sometime in the near future
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Nice short stay, very comfortable and quiet

Had a wonderful stay for my LA marathon trip. The apt was very comfortable and clean. Rachel was very welcoming and nice. Thanks again for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Quiet getaway

The neighborhood we stayed in was lovely. The owner allowed us to drop off our luggage early and told us where we could find good food and shopping within in walking distance. The place is only 18 blocks from the beach which was a delightful walk. We liked staying here. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Repeat guest

We really enjoy staying here. It is a great location. The bed is very comfortable and we have everything we need for our stay. Rachel is very easy to work with. We have stayed here before will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Just what I needed

I was in town for a few days apartment searching and this rental was great for what I needed. It was a good "home base" between appointments to work and regroup. Very clean and excellent location. Quiet and safe. Check in and parking was easy. Rachael was very helpful when I had questions or needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEIICHI Y.

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

The Best Place

Clean, comfortable, and calm place and easy access to beach and downtown area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Best place in the world!!

John and I stayed here for 2 weeks. The bungalow was so lovely and peaceful. Even though there was no TV, this was not important to us especially after John was recovering from an illness, it was the perfect recovery, after all, TV is full of doom and gloom. Rachael and her partner were so lovely and respectful of privacy and very thoughtful. Please respect Rachaels property when you are there as it is so beautiful. Love from John and Jill xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri v.

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

Great stay

It is a great place to stay for a few days. It's nice to have a little place for yourself, instead of a big hotel or something. Additionally, the garden is very nice. The hostess, Rachael, is very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessika G.

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

Cute, affordable, bungalow, perfect location too :)

This was the best booking option. This was such a cute bungalow that was perfect for my boyfriend and I. It included air conditioning, fridge, microwave, hot plate ( you can cook all kinds of food on it), sink, bathtub/shower, only thing missing was a TV. This was in a very safe neighborhood, we felt safe to walk around outside and was very close to many cafes/shops. About a 30 minute walk to the beach, 10/15 on bike which she has for rent, or about $5/8 ride for uber or lift. Also close to Hollywood, only about 20/30 minute drive with traffic. This is perfect for a couple. The bed was so comfortable, would love to stay again when if we come back to Santa Monica. Very sweet owner she helped us with any questions we had!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arjun R.

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

Brilliant Stay

It was lovely cozy stay for the two of us. Very private and quiet! But I seem to have forgotten something at the property. Is it possible to get it back?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Hi Arjun, Please let me know what you left behind in the rental and I will search for the item. Thank you, Rachael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

only thing missing was a tv, but everything else was great

very nicely located, can walk to several stores and eatery's....very nice and safe neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Would stay again!

Would stay again! Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

Cute bungalow

Racheal’s bungalow is very convenient for us and our family. We have stayed several times. It is always clean and Racheal is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana M.

Nice little cottage

Rachael was a very good host. The place was very clean and had everything that you need for a couple of days. I found plenty of parking on the street. Overall, I had a great time. Thanks Rachael!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Wilshire

We did really like our stay. It was convenient, quiet and easy to find. It was also very clean and comfortable too. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd R.

Clean & Comfortable

The room was clean and comfortable. Rachael was quick to respond to any questions we had prior to booking and during our stay. The location was perfect for us and we would look to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Sterlin

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I am born and raised in Santa Monica

What makes this property unique

Rental comes with the backyard for relaxing or having outdoor meals

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