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Rental unit in Malibu

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 347 reviews

Idyllic, Romantic Beachfront Apartment in Malibu

Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves in this charming beachfront apartment. The light, airy home features open-plan living and a wall of windows to maximize the amazing views. Enjoy drinks on the deck and a sunset over the water—it's pure bliss. This beachfront apartment is right above the sand and surf. At night the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep. During the day, you can watch the sea lions sunning on the rocks and dolphins and whales swimming by or go for a walk along the water's edge and dive in yourself. This is an amazing place to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset and relax! In the evening, the lights of the "Queen's Necklace" glimmer in the distance and the moonlight shines on the water. The living room is cozy with two loveseats to snuggle in and watch a movie on the 50" flat screen TV. Three large sliding glass doors open up if you want to let the ocean breezes blow through. The kitchen is small but fully equipped with an apartment size stove and oven, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and a French press, tea kettle, toaster and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. A round table with linens provides a beautiful spot for morning coffee. The bedroom has a queen bed with a new organic mattress and designer sheets, pillows and duvet. There is a large closet with room to store your clothes. Books line the bookshelves if you'd like something to read. Mostly, this is just a quiet, beautiful space to put your feet up and really relax while watching the endless panorama of the natural world outside. And....if you want to feel like a movie star, the apartment was recently used as a glamorous setting in an independent film due out soon!!! Two-person kayak (life jackets available) Boogie Boards and a surfboard Television with premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.) Wi-Fi Shared entry gate with one other unit. My husband and I live in a small cottage above the apartment but the only shared space is the entry door. We rarely even see our guests. However, I am always available to answer questions or concerns but almost no one has them! Situated directly above the sand and surf, the home is in a residential area along the Malibu coast, away from the tourist areas. Take in the stars at night while strolling along the beach, or eat at one of the nearby restaurants right on the water. There is bus service available just a minute from the apartment that will take you into Santa Monica or the center of Malibu, or farther north to some of Malibu's more remote beaches. Uber is readily available. At high tide, the ocean may come right up to the seawall limiting beach availability. This all depends on the moon, the tides and the amount of sand that we have. This can really vary from day to day and depending on the season. This winter, rough seas washed away our private stairs to the beach, so guests need to use the public access stairs just a few houses away and a very short walk.

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Rental unit in Santa Monica

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Stunning Promenade SM Studio. Steps to the beach.

Welcome to one of a kind studio located in the heart of Santa Monica on the famous 3rd St. Promenade. With its unbeatable location, you'll have everything you need right at your doorstep. Enjoy easy access to the pristine beach, charming parks, world-class shopping, and the best dining experiences that the city has to offer. Whether you're looking to catch some waves, explore the local farmer's market, or simply soak up the vibrant energy of the city, you'll be perfectly situated to do it all.

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Guesthouse in Santa Monica

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Secluded Studio in Santa Monica Coastal Zone

Delighted to be back on Airbnb after a year of updating! Bright, cheerful decor with modern amenities for a comfortable, relaxing stay at this private retreat. Ideal for exploring the best of Santa Monica. Located less than a minutes walk from the famous Ocean Avenue overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica's most desirable neighborhood. Enjoy the quiet, tranquil garden setting near Montana Avenue. Walking distance to Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier.

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Rental unit in Los Angeles

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 547 reviews

Historic Venice Apt 1/2 blocks to beach+parking

It's all about location, location, location with HISTORIC CHARM and more! Be steps from it all but have a cozy retreat in this charming, nicely decorated, very clean, 1 bedroom apartment located in one of Venice's original Craftsman houses, built in 1910. It is situated right in the heart of Venice, less than 1/2 block from the famous Venice Boardwalk, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and shopping galore. Walk, bike, surf, skate and live like a local! Free parking included.

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Guesthouse in Venice

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1,059 reviews

Venice Original Private Guest House

Feel the coastal breeze on the private, gated patio as you dine on a meal made in the full kitchen equipped with custom concrete counter tops and stainless appliances. This shabby chic guesthouse rests in a very safe/kid friendly area, made for total relaxation and has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Venice. Designed and built by the host Patrick, enjoy the decor of concrete floors, walk-in shower and a super comfy bed. Hosts are 5th generation Venice residents!

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Rental unit in Santa Monica

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

An Entire Classic Santa Monica Beach Guest Home.

Welcome to Santa Monica Beach Guest House. This immaculate Home is 3 short blocks to the Beach, one block to Main Street which is filled with historic and golden era vibes from the turn of the century. Also, few Blocks Venice Beach! The design is classic but casual; Unit has partial view of the Ocean. The guest home gets a ton of light throughout the day with windows the entire front span of the living room! Once you open the window, you can feel the California ocean breeze.

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Rental unit in Malibu

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 379 reviews

Malibu Beachfront Retreat

Historic Malibu location with epic views Famous movie star's former home 180 degree view of the Bay from the deck. Sunshine all day long. You can see the SUNRISE and the SUNSET from the deck, as well as WHALES, DOLPHINS, SEALS and all sorts of wildlife. Very close to town and many incredible hiking trails. My home is ideal for COUPLES or SOLO adult (over 25 ) travelers ONLY, maybe a dog. Maximum 2 person occupancy and no Visitors or day guests allowed. STR24-0019

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Guesthouse in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 639 reviews

Cottage Near the Sea!

Our lovely, comfortable cottage guest room with private entrance is just blocks from the beach. Enjoy your own private garden view and patio. It comfortably sleeps two and is convenient to all of LA including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Hollywood, LAX. Easy access to bus lines. And now we have 100 MPS Broadband for strong Wi-Fi for all your personal or business needs. Minimum stay: 3 nights. Maximum stay: 28 nights. We are both fully vaccinated.

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Guest suite in Santa Monica

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 609 reviews

Large Studio by the Beach

[License #221828] Spacious basement studio offered by a super host with over 4.9 rating over 500 + reviews. It: * Is 10 blocks from hotspots like 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Main St * Free coffee/tea/snacks, WiFi, TV * Close to bike/car/train hubs * Includes coin op washer/dryer (shared by building) * Parking: $7 / day if purchased 48 or more hours in advanced or $9 / day otherwise

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Guesthouse in Los Angeles

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Charming Venice Retreat

A great location- 20 minutes by car from the airport and 25 minutes by foot from iconic Venice Beach. Walk around the corner to have brunch at one of the hippest restaurants on the Westside-Superba. You can also cross Lincoln Boulevard and walk down one of our quiet walk streets to world famous Abbot Kinney. There are bike rentals nearby and electric scooters on the corner.

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Rental unit in Santa Monica

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Cozy Bungalow Oasis | Sleeps 3

Kick back and relax in this relaxing, stylish space. Very peaceful, boutique hotel like environment in a private oasis full of greener. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom 1 Queen size bed that fits 2 people to sleep comfortably 1 L couch that fits 1 person to sleep comfortably 1 Air mattress that fits 1 person to sleep comfortably

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Guesthouse in Venice

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1,059 reviews

Venice Beach Guest Studio with Pool and Hot Tub

You have a charming Spanish 1926 architecture pool house. It’s located in the back of my house with all of the amenities necessary to enjoy your stay. ***MUST LOVE DOGS: I have 1 small friendly dog that lives with me in my house in front, I will keep him inside for the most part while you are here, but he will be around.