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Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

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living room with view to dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Monica, CA
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

• 1100 square ft.
• One block from the beach and shopping area.
• Backdoor patio w/grill.
• High-speed internet and smart TV.
• Washer & dryer.
• Includes bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Gated driveway & parking for 2 vehicles.
• 96/100 Walk Score (walkscore.com).
• Space for 4 adults & 2 children.
• Bedroom 2 – 1 king or 2 twin beds.

**Please inquire about discount rates based on availability.**

Further Details:
Our 100-year-old, meticulously maintained 3 bed/2 bath craftsman style home is a wonderful space for families.
You’ll love its prime location and neighborhood, just 2 blocks from the beach and 1 block to Main Street, where you can find the best restaurants and shopping in Santa Monica.
Although a car is not necessary for this location, there is secure, gated driveway parking for 2 vehicles.
Our house has everything you need to enjoy the Cali lifestyle including bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs. We also have baby supplies for families with young children.
Spend relaxing time on the lovely back patio with a grill. We also supply a washer, dryer, smart TV, and high-speed Internet with your rental.
Our home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and small families with kids.

Santa Monica law requires hosts to be present during the guests stay.
I live on-site and will be available throughout your stay, but I have a private space & entrance.
You will have use of the rest of the house and two parking spaces with a private driveway.
I am available 24/7 and will personally meet every guest and make sure you're settled in and have everything you need.

Guests must comply with Santa Monica Laws including; occupancy, noise, and parties.
Please note: No visitors without the express permission of the Host. Absolutely NO PARTIES allowed and no disturbing our neighbors.
Guests will be required to provide ID/DL and may be required to sign a separate contract agreeing to abide by all rules.
Motion-sensing RING video cameras on the exterior of the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 221462

About the area

Santa Monica

Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or head to an event or a match at SoFi Stadium.
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Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Victorian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basement Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not No Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MUD WTR :gather - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman located?

Located in Ocean Park, this family-friendly Santa Monica holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Santa Monica vrbo

Nice location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Great experience

The location was great and the communication with the hosts was amazing. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Great hosts!

Stephan and James were fantastic and highly responsive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is convenient to the beach and restaurants. It’s on a busy street, so there was some traffic/people noise. The house is small but worked perfectly for our family of three. The owners were super responsive to everything while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Pefect for a weekend family getaway. So much within walking distance. The beach was only 2 blocks. We loved just hanging out in the porch and talking. I highly recommed this place. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri C.

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

Great Stay in Santa Monica

We would definitely stay here again. Property was very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. The location was really amazing. You could easily walk to restaurants and beach. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Perfect Location lots of Character

We loved the location and the house had so much character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali C.

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

Excellent location and hosts

This location is perfect in Santa Monica. The hosts were very attentive, kind, and helpful. The property was clean, as described and very charming! Thank you for letting us stay with you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Must Stay Santa Monica Home

Great house, great location and great hosts. Restaurants & bars to explore in the neighborhood. Bikes and locks included in the stay for easy exploration of the beach and boardwalk. Cannot recommend the place enough. Hosts provided great communication and recommendations.I did not have kids with this trip but house had strollers and other kid amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniko R.

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

Great Stay

Perfect house for our family if 5 plus grandparents! The kids loved that they could have a room to themselves and they all wanted to sleep in the little nook! Great location. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Communication with the hosts was easy and I always got a quick response. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Christmas Trip

Beautiful home and great location! Very, very nice folks hosting us. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

pramath v.

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

FUN

Awesome place to enjoy the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location!

s awesome location, easy walk to beach and main street; parking spot is key during weekends/permit zone times; roomy 2 bedrooms upstairs; bikes and beach chairs are a bonus; property manager very nice and communication generally top notch.-s pretty noisy, right on busy thoroughfare street, bus stop outside; downstairs "bedroom" is a parlor with sheer shades, full bed takes up almost entire space, and poor mattress/pillows; all the towels in bathrooms were still wet, cleaners hurried to let us in early so that's a one-off I'm sure; no food related supplies at all except basic glassware, pans, etc, plan to buy non-stick spray, salt and pepper, olive oil, etc; gate to parking is manual w/ padlock on the inside - becomes a bit tedious when by yourself or coming/going.A bit spendy for what it is, but summer rates are what they are and the location is exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus F.

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

Excellent hosts

We had a great family vacation 👌👌
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim g.

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

LA Ballet 2024

Loved this place. from start to finish. great location easy walk even to the pier. Host was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

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

Charming Home

This is a charming, historic home with all of the modern conveniences. Loved all of the craftsman touches and the private parking. Super close to a very nice beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

A wonderful place in a great location

This was a very cute place. The location was wonderful, about 1 1/2 blocks from the beach and close to great eating places. The check-in went very well, with great communication between the hosts. However, due to the horrific nearby fires, we were unable to fully enjoy the location and left early - we hope that everyone in the area is ok, or will be very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Awesome Property

We loved everything about our stay. The location is perfect. Communication from hosts was excellent. Book here with confidence.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Fantastic!

Great home in a fantastic location. Hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thiago M., San Francisco, USA

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

Great house and great location

Lives the stay. The house is cozy and very well located.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Adorable Cottage Near Beach

This amazing craftsman cottage was ideal for 2 moms & 3 teen boys. One of the upstairs rooms states a toddler bed but it’s a full size twin bed. The room was perfect for the 3 tall boys. The cottage had all the necessary amenities - Keurig with comp pods, filtered water, 4 bikes, beach chairs, 2 boogie boards & beach towels. Stephan was a gracious host & even got us checked in early. The location is 2 blocks from the beach and 1/2 block from Main Street with ample eateries & shops. It’s a great place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron M., LAKE COMO

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

Great location

Perfect location for beach and downtown. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Perfect for our family

Lovely, well-equipped home close to a playground and the beach. Super helpful host. Very glad to be able to grill and do laundry. Bikes, boogie boards, beach towels, parking, AC. Thank you for our great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Great Santa Monica getaway with three teens

We had a quick getaway to Santa Monica from the chilly upper midwest to sunny CA. House was amazing, location was perfect, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Super cozy house!

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Monica! The house was so charming and cozy - perfect for hosting our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. While the location was awesome (we absolutely loved being able to walk to the beach every day!), it was a bit noisy being right by the bus stop on Ocean Park Blvd. Lots of traffic, noisy people and sirens going by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephan Grillitz

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