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2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families

Family-friendly holiday home in Venice

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Patio
Roof Deck
Roof Deck With Barbeque
Downstairs Living Room 1
Upstairs Living Room 2

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families

Our BEAUTIFUL 3 bed/3.5 bath home in the heart of Venice has flexible bedroom configuration and is the perfect home for large families!
Bedroom(s) 2 and 3 can be configured with a king bed or two twins, making it an excellent home for three couples and one single or one couple and five singles.
We also have a full size futon bed in the living room which can be sectioned off for privacy.
**Please inquire about discount rates based on availability.**

Further Details:
Our very unique, contemporary 2500+ sq. ft home has lots of space for everyone in your group to come together or to find their own privacy..
There are 3 indoor and 2 outdoor sitting areas. The outdoor 'zen' garden is a lovely, relaxing space to spend time and the roof deck provides a great place to grill with family and friends.
Other amenities include a foosball table, bikes and beach supplies.
Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and all the bedrooms are comfortably sized.
Our home is a block away from the trendy Abbot Kinney district and is surrounded by culture and entertainment.
Close to shops, restaurants, the Venice Boardwalk & of course, the amazing beach, we know you will love our home as much as we do!

The host has a separate apartment on-site and is available for all your needs.
Please note: No visitors without the express permission of the Host. Absolutely NO PARTIES allowed.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number HSR22-003089

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Venice is home to this holiday home. Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Travelling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or head to an event or a match at SoFi Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Venice Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Muscle Beach Venice - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 6 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abalona Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gjusta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Figtree's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Por Favor - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Blocks to Beach - The Perfect Home for Families located?

This family-friendly Venice holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Great location and great hospitality!

Clean, comfortable, great mattresses, great location and super helpful and accommodating owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny c.

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

great location

great house to get together for family with plenty of rooms and things to do in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia V.

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

Perfect vacation house

Beautiful, clean house. We had such a great time at this house in a great location with multiple sitting/gathering areas and adequate bedrooms with bathrooms attached. We were doing a 50th college reunion and the house could not have worked out better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward z.

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

fun in the sun

Clean home with a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great spot near the beach

Convenient walk to Venice and Santa Monica beaches and restaurants. Garage fit two large cars (minivan + Highlander). House was clean and well stocked. Communication was excellent with property managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayt S.

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

Beautiful house, prime location

This property is absolutely as advertised. Great location, just a short walk away from the beach, as well ass Abbot-Kinney. The owners were lovely and easy to reach with questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise D.

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

Spacious property

Very spacious property, centrally located and close to great restaurants, the beach and shopping. It was a perfect location for where we were going while in LA. The house was very clean and had lots of room for us to visiit. Recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

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

Great location!

I stayed here this past week with my family of 3 kids, husband and MIL. My family and I rent on VRBO at least 2x/year and this was by far the best experience we’ve had. Bob and Jim are very responsive to messages and we felt fully taken care of. They met us at the home to give us a quick tour and offered us suggestions on places to go (and avoid) with the kids. The house was in a great location and we were able to walk to the beach, stores, and nightlife. The house is a great size and very clean. They even had small toiletries for us in each bathroom. We would highly recommend this house and the owners and we hope to rent with them again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

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

Great property, great facilities and plenty of space

Really comfy property with plenty of space for our family and plenty and very well equipped. More than enough space for the family to have their own space after a full day taking in the city. The team behind this property are great, really responsive and helpful. Location is handy, easy to get to the beach, easy to get to from LAX and secure garage parking which was definitely a bonus. The area itself is interesting, no fault of the property, but Venice has it's unfair share of homeless (it did when we were there at least), making the general area not feel as secure as you'd like. The team were great in letting us know where to avoid at night which is really handy having local knowledge and a young family. Top suggestions for people visiting: * Three beams pizza does fantastic rectangular pizzas for a quick eat when you just need to feed your family quick. * Whole foods is a very short drive away and much more pleasant than shopping in CVS * Mao's was a great little Asian themed restaurant/takeaway * Jennie's ice cream (near Venice beach) does awesome ice cream. We used the property as a base to explore a huge amount of LA. felt like we only scratched the surface but was superb to have a comfy relaxing house to come home too. Family are already suggesting we go back for longer 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Exceptional Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Venice/Santa Monica. The communications with Bob and James leading up to the visit was seamless and checking in with Stephan was easy as can be. We had my parents (early 80's), my wife and I, and the kids (nieces, nephews, children) ranging from 17 - 25 years. Everyone loved the set-up and amenities. A little more challenging on my mother with the 3 levels and stairs, but that was nothing major. When you enter from the garage, the lower room was a perfect escape for my nephew. Foosball table and comfortable environment. The patio was peaceful and many nights hanging out with family. The second floor included the bedrooms. All had private baths and great space. Two of the rooms are technically master bedrooms so it worked out quite well. Top floor was the kitchen, dining room/sitting area, and family/living room. Plenty of space to navigate and everything we needed was there for cooking and spending time together. Roof deck was a great bonus! It took us about 3-5 minutes to walk to the boardwalk and beach with restaurants and coffee shops all within close proximity. Lots to do and we spent quite a bit of time up towards Santa Monica and over on streets like Abbot Kinney Blvd for dining and shopping. Everything was easy access. Even though it is a busy street, it never affected us and you felt like you were in your own oasis. Would definitely return and enjoyed every minute of our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in order for a family stay. We didn’t cook as we had planned activities outside of the home. The location was great with walkability to shops and the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property managers were excellent!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! Exactly as advertised, walkable to all kinds of Venice restaurants, activities, and the beach. The hosts were incredibly responsive and lovely to have help with any minor issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay for a vacation at Venice Beach and Santa Monica area. The location was excellent! Walking distance to the beach and all the stores and restaurants on Abbott-Kinney. Felt like a very safe area. The space itself was great too. All the bedrooms had their own bathrooms which was nice, and the extra bed off the living room was actually a pretty cozy space. Lots of different sitting areas to hang out in, so a large family could all have their own space. The house could use a little freshening up, but they do keep it clean. And the owners and managers were excellent to to work with! They are very friendly and answered all our questions, They even worked with us to get us in the house a little bit early, and offered to mail us some items we left behind. Overall would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the house was perfect. Shirt walk to the beach and able to walk to a lot of great places to eat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen Z.

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

Venice Beach

Great house close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PANOS A.

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

Excellent

Nice place close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Very Convenient!

We stayed in this home while in California for a family retirement ceremony. The house provided amazing spaces for us to hang out....and was spotless.Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Family wedding

Our entire family was in town for nephews wedding. The accommodations were perfect for our immediate family to enjoy the beach, local sites and have quality family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

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

Xmas

We tried something new this year and wanted to spend Christmas on the Coast. We had a wonderful time as a family. It happened to be the perfect size for all of us. We were able to cook some of our meals and spread out a bit. The place was spotless and very secure. A short walk to the beach and the board walk with several options for coffee and food. The host Stephan was quick to respond and very informative about the neighborhood. We would absolutely love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marco G.

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

Lovely house

We loved staying in this beautiful house. It was very clean and well equipped. The pictures shown on the site are authentic. The house has three layers plus rooftop terrace, so there are many stairs and consequently the house is not suitable for very young kids or disabled people. We did not like the neighbourhood, mainly because the house is located close to a main street, which is loud and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Great spot for a reunion in LA

Met up with 3 college friends for a reunion n LA. This house was perfect for the 4 of us, clean and comfortable with plenty of places to hang out. Great hosts, very communicative. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Great location and wonderful overall space!

We had a wonderful stay in this Venice home! My oldest son was getting married and our family came in from out of town to celebrate. The home was perfect for our needs -- lots of room, clean, well-appointed, close to the beach, and comfortable beds. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson K.

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

Amazing Stay

Our stay was wonderful! Amazing property and location. Exactly as advertised. Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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