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Rental unit in Malibu

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 329 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 Sawtelle

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 371 reviews

Cozy 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment

Quiet, comfortable 1 bedroom with private bathroom, living room, kitchen and private balcony. My little cat MauMau lives here. She is approx. 3 1/2 years old. Please don't ask me to remove my cat. She is a rescue and this is her apartment. I will come by 2 times a day to take care of her. I will respect your privacy but please understand I will come by. 1 block away from Santa Monica for short or longer stays. fans, heater, WIFI, coin washer/dryer in the building, easy access to city and beach.

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Rental unit in Ocean Park

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

UPPER BEACH OASIS

Enjoy your own Upper unit Beach Oasis! Great Wi-Fi. Delicious coffee and Espresso. 65” TV in the living room, 55” TV in the bedroom. King size bed with an amazing luxury mattress. Outside seating area and a driveway parking spot. Cozy bedroom with a king size bed, full bathroom, comfortable living room and fully stocked kitchen. Free electric shuttle service that runs throughout Santa Monica. Walking distance to: Main St. Santa Monica The Santa Monica Pier 3rd St. Promenade And…THE BEACH

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Rental unit in Malibu

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Modern Malibu Ocean View 1 bedroom

Ocean View One Bedroom and 1 & 1/2 Bathrooms, 2- Story Apartment -Ocean views and huge patios on each level. 2 Reserved Parking Spots. Close to Beaches, Restaurants, Convenient Stores, and The Post Office. Apartment it is 8 Miles to Santa Monica, 3 Miles to Nobu, Malibu Pier where you can rent surfboards, SUP, or kayaks. Less than 5 miles Malibu Colony/ Lumber Yard Which has everything from Coffee Shops, Sun Life Cafe, Cafe Habana, Soul Cycle, 5 Point Yoga, and Farmer's Market on Sunday.

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Rental unit in Long Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

2nd Street Suite 2 Blocks from the Beach

Welcome to your Second Street Suite! Located conveniently between PCH and Downtown Long Beach. This studio is well equipped with all of the kitchen, bathroom and living essentials to accommodate your short or long term stay. Much thought was put into the design, setting the scene for every area to act as your personal photo or video backdrop. The retro Pac-Man machine, stylish dressing room and unique work space, make for a comfortable environment to enjoy your day to day work or play!

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Rental unit in Mar Vista

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Private Studio plus Free Yoga - Palms - West LA

Hypoallergenic, eco-friendly PRIVATE studio with all the comforts of home in the heart of West Los Angeles plus FREE YOGA at the neighborhood Yoga studio during your stay! (we own the studio & it's walking distance) We only use hypoallergenic, eco-friendly cleaners & laundry detergent & there's an air purifier plus a diffuser with essential oils to enjoy. We provide EO Spa Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash & Hand Soap. Coffee is also provided to use in the Keurig reusable filters.

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Rental unit in Venice

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 520 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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Rental unit in Ocean Park

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

Ocean Park Treasure... 3 Blocks to the Beach!

Cozy studio apartment with separate bedroom in trendy Ocean Park District and only one block to Main Street Santa Monica. This apartment has three distinct rooms, a 12’x13’ living room/kitchen, a 5’x8’ bathroom, and separate 9’x12’ bedroom....only 3 blocks to the beach..! This unit is on the 2nd floor of an accessed controlled building. One dedicated parking space for your unit makes parking a breeze. Bedroom features a queen bed and serene views. Wireless internet throughout.

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Rental unit in Malibu

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 356 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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Rental unit in Venice

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Sunny Venice Beach rental close to everything!

Large and bright one bedroom apartment with balcony & fire place. Perfectly located close to all the great shopping & restaurants (Rose Ave. 2 blocks, Abbot Kinney Blvd. 5 blocks) yet situated on a quiet, tree lined street. Walk or bike everywhere in trendy Venice Beach & sophisticated Santa Monica! The apartment is on a secured property with a fence around the entire premises and is full of trees & plants. Parking is free in our residential street!

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Rental unit in Glendale

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews

Walking distance to the Glendale Galleria

Walking distance to the Glendale Galleria and the Americana. We are close to Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Echo Park, Downtown LA, Universal Studios, Griffith Park, LA Zoo, Rose Bowl, etc. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Total 650 square feet is yours for your stay. Please let us know in advance if you need the sofa bed set up. Street parking only.

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Rental unit in Venice

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

Venice Canals Sanctuary

Magical Apartment right on the Venice Canals with dedicated parking spot, canal font deck! 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Full Kitchen Full bathroom, w/d, dishwasher, French doors open onto canals. Walk to Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice Boardwalk and Pier, Main St. So close to great restaurants & shops & two blocks to the beach!