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Overview of Architectural Gem in Great Location! Stroll Canals to Beach...

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Los Angeles, CA
  • Popular LocationAbbot Kinney Boulevard1 min walk
  • Popular LocationVenice Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationVenice Beach Boardwalk9 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Architectural Gem in Great Location! Stroll Canals to Beach...


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.

Property manager

Jane van Tamelen

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Kia Forum and Petersen Automotive Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Check out an event or a game at SoFi Stadium, and consider making time for Hollywood Walk of Fame, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Map
Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 1 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 8 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 8 min drive
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive
  • Santa Monica Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Killer Shrimp - 18 min walk
  • Wendy's Donuts - 13 min walk
  • Firestone Walker - The Propagator - 12 min walk
  • C & O Cucina - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem in Great Location! Stroll Canals to Beach... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Rob V.

Great location and comfortable home
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tasha E.

Very cozy! My family and I were very comfortable
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Great getaway spot
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Enjoyable visit in great location
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Great Host!
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.

About the host

Hosted by Jane van Tamelen

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I'm an artist and I love architecture...I fell in love with Venice and I was lucky to find this great architectural home! I've decorated it with furnishings from all over the world...I invite you to stay here and enjoy it!

Why they chose this property

Venice is my favorite area in Los Angeles! There is so much going on here; art, architecture, interesting people, fine dining, the beach...

What makes this property unique

This is a unique home. After looking in the Venice area for many years, I finally found the perfect house in a great location! It's tucked away on a quiet one way tree-lined residential street, yet walkable to Abbot Kinney, the canals, and the beach.

Languages:

English, French
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