Location: Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA (Bike Ride to Pier, Restaurants,Harbor & Venice Boardwalk)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Ideal zen retreat for friends, families or couples for work or play. Easy access to freeways..1 blk from Marina Del Rey & 5 minutes from Marina Del Rey Harbor, Venice Pier, Venice Boardwalk & Beaches. Five minutes from cool beachside restaurants, bars, surfing, kayaking, boating, biking and boogie boarding & hang gliding,outdoor summer concerts.
Wonderful for families or couples.
2 bedrooms plus queen sofa bed in living room next to wood burning fireplace!
All with beautiful down comforters and high thread count sheets! Sleep to the sound of calming fountains.
2 full bathrooms both with tubs and skylights and one with large jacuzzi
Hardwood floors throughout the house. Extremely open, tons of windows! House is totally Feng Shui, like being on a zen retreat. Calming water fountains all over property. Amazing commercial kitchen and professional cooking equipment. Large backyard with gourmet outdoor barbeque,fire pit , picnic table, lounge and dining table. Covered Parking.
Outside gazebo with day bed that guests have actually slept on.
Coolers, beach chairs & umbrella available at house. Free wireless internet, free HBO, Showtime Satelilte includes 500 channels with recording capabilites.
About a mile and 1 half from water. Fifteen minute bike ride to beach, marina; bike path to Santa Monica or Hermosa Beach.
Spa bath and massage treats await you!
Baskets available for welcome breakfast or wine and cheese basket with Wine spectator award winning wine and champagne list to choose from.
Weekly and monthly specials...
Guest quotes "you will have to throw us out" "we never want to leave" "best vacatiom rental ever!
****CORPORATE TRAVELERS DREAM!!****
15 minutes to LAX, 5 minutes to all Freeways and guess what, 5 minutes to the beach! What more can you ask for, well let me tell you.
Full Home Office which features: Large Desk, Phone, Fax Machine, Printer, Wireless Internet, Paper and all needed Office Supplies.
Need to entertain, The Zen Retreat has a formal dining room and gourmet kitchen equipped with commercial equipment and beautiful china & crystal.
Stressed out? Chill out next to the calming fountains in the front & backyard. Watch one of 600 channels on the television by the wood-burning fireplace in the living room, or maybe take a jacuzzi bath and peer up through the skylight then watch a DVD on TV in the master bedroom while listening to the fountain outside your double french doors.
If you need to have a colleague over or even two there is a beautiful guest room and queen size sofa bed in living room.
Take a day off and go to the beach, we are fully equipped with cooler, beach chairs and towels. we even have a beach cruiser.
300 page concierges book to guide you through the area.
Wine & Gift baskets available from Top Restaurant Owners or even book a wine private wine tasting or dinner.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen size sofa bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : 600 channels,2 Recording DVR's, Premium Channels, HBO,Showtime & MORE
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Master Bedroom has large jacuzzi tub with skylight
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Equipped by restaurant owners! Gourmet commercial equipment & crystal & china. All stainless equipment even has convection oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Commercial grade
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel with filtered water & ice on door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): wireless internet through out..even in the backyard
- Other Amenities
- Jacuzzi Bath Tub, 50 inch Flat screen. Fire Pit, 4 Zen water fountains. Professional Chef Kitchen.
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed: outside only
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150-$195/night dbl occupancy
Weekends and Holidays Vary.
Weekly Rates Vary Depending On Month.
GreatMonthly Rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
I have been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. I have owned & operated 2 highly acclaimed restaurants in the area and have been involved in hotel/vacation management consulting. I am available to do wine tasting events or wine dinners. We can also provide you with our unique gift baskets. I live in the area so I am just a few minutes away from you if you need any assistance.
Why the Owner Chose Marina del Rey
I chose to buy my home in this area because it has the best of all worlds. Gorgeous weather, minutes to the beach, marina and freeways.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Some of the great benefits to enjoy while staying at the Zen Retreat are walking to the Farmers Market. Taking a stroll to one of the neighborhood coffeehouses or eclectic cafes & restaurants. Or maybe staying in and enjoying the outdoor barbeque, fire pit , zen fountain or taking a nap in the private Zen Gazebo.
Property Photos
- Front of House - Marina del Rey House, Near Venice Beach, Biking, Swimming.
- Living Room - Marina del Rey House, Near Venice Beach, Biking, Swimming.
- Living room with desk - Marina del Rey House, Near Venice Beach, Biking, Swimming.
- Patio
- kitchen
- Bedroom with french doors to backyard
- dining room
- 2nd Bedroom
- Outdoor Private Resting Gazebo
- Jacuzzi bath
- 2nd Bathroom with Tub
- Living Room
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