Charming Spanish-Style Retreat Between Downtown LA and the Beach

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
‪4 min drive‬
Petersen Automotive Museum
‪4 min drive‬
The Grove
‪5 min drive‬
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Welcome to your home away from home, perfectly located between the buzz of downtown Los Angeles and the laid-back beaches of Santa Monica. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish-style home offers the ideal blend of style, comfort, and convenience.

Step into 1,600 square feet of thoughtfully preserved 1930s architecture, including original hardwood floors and iron railings, arched doorways, and coved ceilings. Whether you're visiting for work or play, you'll enjoy plenty of space to relax, recharge, and stay productive.

Highlights include:

- Two ensuite bedrooms: one with a King bed, the other with a Queen, with brand-new mattresses and blackout curtains for restful sleep

- Full kitchen with marble countertops and high-end Viking range

- Large, comfortable living room with all streaming services

- Dedicated office with fast Eros6 Wi-Fi, ideal for remote work

- Separate dining room that can double as a second workspace

- Separate laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board, and iron

- Landscaped outdoor areas with a gas barbecue, perfect for dining or unwinding outside

- Abundant street parking

Guests have exclusive access to the entire first-floor apartment, including private front and back entrances and exclusive use of all outdoor spaces. Your hosts live in a separate upstairs unit with its own entrances, ensuring privacy throughout your stay.

Location:

The home is centrally located with easy access to the 10 Freeway, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, and The Grove. Santa Monica is just 20 minutes west, and downtown is only 15 minutes east.

Need essentials or a quick bite? Grocery stores, Starbucks, Chipotle, Blaze Pizza, and Baskin Robbins are all within a 10-minute walk. Countless other restaurants and shops are just a short drive away.

Want to skip the car? We regularly use Waymo in the area—it’s a safe, easy alternative for getting around.

We have hosted this apartment on another platform for many years, and we are happy to now also list it on Vrbo. Please reach out with any questions!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Have a safe trip home. We hope to see you again in the future!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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

About the area

Los Angeles

Mid City, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Echo Park Lake and Santa Monica Beach, while Hollywood Bowl and TCL Chinese Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Los Angeles Convention Center, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed.

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Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
La Brea Tar Pits - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Petersen Automotive Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
The Grove - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
University of Southern California - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Wilshire - Western Station - 4 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station - 16 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Olive Garden - ‬13 min walk
‪Panda Express - ‬5 min walk
‪Lucy's Drive In - ‬14 min walk
‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Charming Spanish-Style Retreat Between Downtown LA and the Beach located?

Located in Mid City, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of La Brea Tar Pits, The Grove and Melrose Avenue. Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Petersen Automotive Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Maria Siccardi

My husband, Mark, and I have lived in Los Angeles since 1999. We enjoy taking advantage of all the city has to offer. In particular, we spend our free time going to galleries and museums, and concerts at all the amazing local venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Wiltern. We also love traveling to experience the world's beaty and culture -- so far this year we've been to New Zealand the the Dolomites.

I work as a college professor in a Fashion Design program at a college in downtown Los Angeles.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in several neighborhoods in Los Angeles (West Hollywood, Culver City, Long Beach), but we decided to settle down in this neighborhood because it feels like, well, a neighborhood! The homes all have a little more space here, with front and back yards, sidewalks, friendly neighbors, and plenty of people walking and jogging by. Plus, there's ample of street parking, unlike our past neighborhoods.

Despite the peaceful and spacious surroundings, we are only 15-20 minutes from downtown and we are very close to freeways, which is crucial in Los Angeles! Plus, the new metro line is nearby, and we can get to tons of restaurants, museums, galleries, and shopping by bike or by Waymo if we don't feel like driving.

We feel lucky to have found this little pocket in the middle of the city. It's sort of a hidden treasure!

What makes this property unique

This home has soul. Built in the 1930's, It feels like vintage Los Angeles. The Spanish-style architectural details, stained glass, arches, and wrought iron railings are really special. The outdoor spaces, plants, trees, and flowers are a sanctuary in the city. Plus, there are windows galore bringing so much natural light inside. It's cheerful and charming and we love it.

Mark and I looked for over 2 years to find the perfect property, going to open houses every weekend. We knew the moment we walked into this home that it was the best one we could possibly find. After a stressful bidding war it was ours, and we've spent the last 8 years tackling projects to ensure this home lasts another 90 years and brings joy to whoever stays here.

We hope you will enjoy your time here.

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