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Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santa Monica, CA
  • Main Street Santa Monica
    1 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach
    3 min walk
  • Venice Beach
    9 min walk
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Santa Monica

With a stay at this apartment in Santa Monica (Ocean Park), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Venice Beach. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Santa Monica Pier.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 9 min walk
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • 26th Street/Bergamot Station - 5 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jameson's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Heavy Handed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Victorian - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Basement Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand

This is a great spot for your next vacation or balancing your work day with play time in this beautiful beach town.

Elegant, Private, Sparkling Clean & Freshly Sanitized

All linens, towels, and bedspreads are freshly washed with bleach for each guest. The entire beach bungalow -surfaces and floors- is sanitized for your comfort and safety.
extra safety.

Two comfortable queen-sized beds are provided to help you rest easy.

Keyless Entry allows you to arrive at your convenience.

Garden Beach Bungalow is furnished with love and care.

Custom-made & refinished antique furnishings create a warm, yet elegant, space.

This private guest house was built around 1925. Walk past the driveway garden to the raspberry door. Enter. These are some of the highlights - 3 bar chairs were revamped for this space with gold paint and blue mohair. Antique writing desk and end tables. Hardwood floors, granite, and stainless steel in the kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave) Old old-fashioned style heater, a claw foot tub with shower, plush blanket make this space an old-school beauty with contemporary comfort. A washer and dryer are available in the adjacent basement for your convenience.

Your patio is private. The guesthouse is yours.
The entryway is shared as is the garden in the driveway.


High walkability!
The location is exceptional - 1 block from trendy Main Street shops & dining, a 20-minute stroll to Santa Monica pier to the north & funky Venice south, and less than a mile from Santa Monica Riviera hotels & in the heart of Silicon Beach. Visit one of the fragrant fresh farmer’s markets or bring your fav book to read while you sit on the sandy seaside. Use one of the beach chairs provided.

On-street parking is almost always easily available. Permits are free of charge and must be arranged in advance.

It's likely my availability will be minimal, so it is best to dialogue before you arrive. I am available by phone almost always and am offline from Friday afternoon to Saturday night weekly and not available by phone or email then. ( emergency phone numbers are listed in the information book in the unlikely event they are needed.)

If you like to walk and have time, there is ample opportunity.
Uber and Lyft typically arrive quickly and can provide transportation, and bus stops are a block away. The expo line, a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk, can whisk you across town in about 45 minutes. If you have a car, street parking is almost always available with a permit.

The beach bungalow is surrounded by an organic vegetable garden and lush plants. You will likely see birds and squirrels during your stay and occasionally a raccoon or even a possum.

The neighborhood is magic. It is a wonderful place to explore and relax after a day of work.
22-mile-long bike path on the beach, nearby adventures you can walk to, and spending time with the peaceful Pacific is a joy. 420 friendly.

All guests are required to provide a copy of their US driver's license or passport before checking in.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

T'mimah

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking is permitted on the private patio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 550 sq ft (51 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: One or two friends is fine.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 236591

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow
Steps to Sand Boutique Santa Monica Beach Bungalow
Santa Monica Private Garden Beach Bungalow Steps From the Sand
Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow Steps from the Sand Private

Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The location of the charming bungalow was perfect, and the owner was very nice. Because I am 65+, it would have been nice to have a comfortable arm chair for reading rather than the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach
Nice and close to the Santa Monica beach and pier. Can easily walk to Venice beach as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Rental was charming, clean, and well stocked with what we needed for our stay. Only a minute’s walk to the beach but still pretty quiet. We slept so well. The beds were quite comfortable. We will definitely return if we visit Santa Monica in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Stating in this VRBO, we walked every day to the beach, restaurants, Santa Monica Pier, and more. The property location is perfect and a very short walk to the beach. We did not need (nor want) a car our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two nights stacy
The location is unbeatable! Very close to the beach, which is exactly what my daughter wanted. The owner also has beach chair and board to use which is a bonus. Owner is very prompt in answering any questions you have. The room decoration is what we like as well. I would have given a 5 star overall if the room can smell a little bit fresher.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Great location with short walks at the beach. Clean space and excellent communication from host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach bungalow
We had a fantastic stay !! I highly recommend this spot so close to the beach. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special find
T’mimah was courteous and thoughtful. The place was as advertised, quaint, and steps from the beach. We would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Constance S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Bungalow but not for Us
The photos of the inside decor are accurate but the bungalow was tucked away behind the house you see in the photo and much too dark and too confined to the point that we felt a little claustrophobic. No AC except for a portable unit near a window. Also, Parking was an issue because of the holiday weekend. We elected not to stay but instead got a hotel…..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location and location
The unit is well equipped and very clean. It has everything that you would need. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay!
the bungalow was perfect! we had so much fun staying here and T'mimah was such a sweet host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yudith Camacho

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach bungalow
T’mimah was great and we loved the place with its proximity to the beach and Main Street. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Santa Monica beach house
My friend and I loved staying here. We wanted somewhere to decompress after driving for 9 days and this funky little pad was perfect. It’s a 1920s private guest house just off the back landing, accessed by steps. It is closer to Venice beach than to Santa Monica pier, with easy walking access to restaurants and the SM farmers market. The downstairs laundry was excellent, the kitchen well set up, and the whole place suited us. Be warned, though, if you are short, the high chairs at the kitchen bench might be a bit awkward. I used the writing desk for meals. T’mimah was a friendly and helpful host. We both liked her a lot. The only downside was some difficulty with parking on the street. When we arrived there was none, so we nosed into the drive overnight (with T’mimah’s permission) but when a spot opened up the next day we ended up with a parking ticket because we didn’t read the instructions on the parking permit closely enough and thus didn’t display it correctly. Don’t make the same mistake!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place. Perfect location
Clean. Great amenities. Beds super comfortable. Big fluffy towel!! I’ll come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Vacation
From the first booking message until checking out, everything went smoothly as you get. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
T’mimah was the perfect hostess. My daughter was immediately in love with the squirrels and Mr. Mo the cat ❤️ T’mimah gave my daughter a bowl of nuts to feed the squirrels and she couldn’t have been happier! This trip was well needed and I feel fortunate to have found this perfect little gem. The neighborhood was nice as were the neighbors and the beach is a 5 minute slow walk down the road. God willing, my family and I will one of these days be returning. Blessings 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci W., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & very clean
Perfect little place for our family. We were out enjoying site seeing all day. This was a perfect location to settle in and rest at night. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to LA
We had such a wonderful stay. The place was cute and really nicely furnished, and very cozy during the rain LA was having. The location is fantastic and very laid back neighborhood. The host was wonderful and checked in regularly. I highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The beach house had everything we needed. We were a family with 2 children under 10 and we didn’t need a car for anything. We used Uber to get there and were able to walk to everywhere during the 3 day stay. The beach was super close, a liquor store around the corner had the basics like milk, cereal, snacks, and personal items. There was a farmers market a 2 min. Walk away and multiple restaurants. We walked to the pier and it was all very convenient. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect SoCal Home Base for small family
My boys and I felt right at home in this property. It was the perfect location for our trip to visit Universal Studios and Disneyland. The owner was very caring and it shows in the quality of her property. I hope to return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience staying at this beach bungalow. The accommodations were excellent for the two of us (she took the bed and I took the daybed). The gas burning space heater was more than sufficient for the chilly nights we were there. We really liked the decor and style of the place and it is literally one block to walk to the beach. The host was absolutely incredible and very friendly. She took care of everything we needed, including the parking pass for the street. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
Very Clean and convenient to everything !! Host was hands on and always available.. softest high end linens made an extra touch!! Blocks from the best restaurants with great happy hours!! Took Starline tours to see all of LA and Beverly Hills.. 20 minute ride to Mailibu and Route 1 drive along coast..waked to Venice Beach although bike rentals are available.. last night we did sunset on the beach.. just magical!!! Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!!😘
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Steps from the beach and great restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget and Danno M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little bubgalow
Great spot, walk distancw to everywhere, a few squirrels to great you in the morning, comfy bed and a nice hot shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023