Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Santa Monica condo!

Guest: Zsa Zsa G'Bor (Los Angeles, CA )
Date of Stay: 04/03/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

The location is great and the quality of accommodation is superb. The owners have paid close attention to all the details to make this a true home away from home. The beds are amazingly comfortable (better than the one we have at home!) with super fluffy duvets for that luxury feel. The owners are lovely people and incredibly helpful so even though we found that they had pretty much thought of everything, if you have a question, they're always happy to help out.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Santa Monica Prime Condo

Guest: Chandy (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We stayed here for 2 wks over the Christmas period, 2011. A very pleasant, comfortable and clean condo, exactly as described and pictured on the VRBO site. The owners were very helpful and answered any questions we had to our satisfaction. It's in a lovely, quiet, and clean neighborhood with easy access to shops, cafes, and restaurants on Montana Ave., (a chic and upscale street in Santa Monica), and abt 30 mins. walk to the beach. There's also plenty of shopping on Wiltshire Blvd., abt 7 mins. walk from the condo. You can rent bikes on the beach, go jogging along the beach or around the neighborhood, and go hiking in the nearby Will Rogers State Park. There are lots of attractions in and around LA -- all easy to get to from the condo. A great place for a family to stay; safe and well-maintained. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great accommodation in a great area

Guest: Clelia (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/21/11

I scored gold when I choose this place for my weeks stay in Santa Monica. The area is quiet (slept soundly) and safe (met a couple walking there cats at 10pm at night). You can walk a couple of blocks to a cafe or restaurant and enjoy lots of boutique shopping on Montana Avenue or head the other way to the busy Santa Monica centre. I wanted for nothing in this accommodation. The owners have thought of everything and also supply you with the extras you would normally grab while you are out exploring, like maps, bus routes, cafe menus, etc. If you have forgotten anything, I guarantee it will be there somewhere. The beds are comfy, the place is roomy, we felt like queens. We walked everyday to the beach and the pier for exercise and I found my favourite restaurant there, Seed Kitchen. I am definitely staying there when I visit Santa Monica again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A very special place

Guest: Cathy S. (San Carlos, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

We drove down from the SF bay area with our 1 year old for a fun and relaxing week in LA. We couldn't have asked for a better arrangement! The condo is spacious, clean and fully stocked with everything you can think of. The location is superb! The neighborhood actually reminded us of our neighborhood back home - quaint with lots of friendly joggers, dog walkers and baby strollers. Best of all, it's a short 2-block walk to the nearest Starbucks, Whole Foods, and all the neat little shops on Montana Ave (including Father's Office which has the BEST burgers ever). It's also a very nice stroll down to the beach and 3rd street. Lindsay was a gracious host, making sure that we had everything that we needed. She has put together a gigantic binder full of useful materials, pamphlets and menus to nearby restaurants. She even emailed me a special coupon to a nearby store the day before our arrival. We really appreciated all of her special touches! We can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great home away from home!

Guest: HikingMama (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

What a wonderful space! The rooms are large and light and the beds are beyond comfortable! Lindsay has stocked the condo with everything you could possibly need for your visit and she is so quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. I returned to my home in AZ on Friday and my deposit was in the mail on Monday. Such a great experience. We will definitely rent here again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great Condo

Guest: We Love Cali (Georgetown, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Great location! Close to everything. We stayed there with our two kids and had plenty of room. A+++

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We loved this condo!

Guest: Family of Four (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

We rented this condo for one week. We have two young children (ages 2 and 4), and hotel rooms are not an option for us at this stage! The listing description and directions given were accurate and helpful. We thought the actual condo looked bigger and brighter than the pictures in the listing. We couldn't have been happier, and will definitely rent here again the next time we're in town. The location was great, and Santa Monica is wonderful. The owners were super responsive, professional, friendly, and gracious. We got our deposit back quickly and without any issue. All of our activites included kids in tow, and the area is pretty kid-friendly. Douglas Park is really close, and has a great playground (even for older kids), with lots of ducks and turtles to look at too. It was really, really hot that day, and my only complaint about Douglas Park is that the playground doesn't have a lot of shade. We could have walked there from the condo, but we drove and parking was not an issue. Reed Park is nearby with a smaller (but shadier) playground than Douglas Park. Both are great options for little ones. We went to the farmer's market which was crowded but fun. They had a pony ride for the kids, live music, and a petting zoo. Lots of wonderful fresh fruit and veggies. We also went to the Getty Museum, which is amazing. We weren't able to take the time to appreciate all of the wonderful art (due to chasing our kids, etc.), but just being there and walking the grounds and the gardens was worth the price of parking ($15/car, admission is free). They have a great "family room", which is interactive and the kids loved it. The mid-range priced restaurant there was wonderful, with breathtaking views of the city. Of course the Santa Monica Pier was great, too. Lots of fun stuff, rides, etc. All in all, our vacation was a success, and we are trying to figure out when we can come back again soon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing and comfortable stay in immaculate roomy condo

Guest: Andrea (Parker, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

From the moment we walked in the door and saw the bottle of wine and the coffee for the next day, I knew that we had picked the right place to stay. The condo is roomy and bright and the accomodations more than sufficient for two adults and our two children; ages 10 & 11. My 11 year old declared the couch the most comfortable couch that he has slept on. The location is wonderful, within walking distance of Montana Street shops, but our favorite shopping hang-out was the 3rd Street Promanade. The ocean was only 1.5 miles away and we visited the Santa Monica Pier and the beach several times. Lindsay thought of everything for our stay and the notebook with tidbits of information was extremely helpful!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We highly recommend this Santa Monica Condo!

Guest: Carol (New York City)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

We rented for 2 weeks, visiting our daughter and son-in-law who live just a few blocks away and we could not have been happier with our choice. This lovely condo was exactly as described and more....clean, comfortable, light and airy, a great location from which to explore Santa Monica and LA, and just about everything you will need is provided. It's in a great neighborhood - a short walk to Montana - 1 mile from the beach and promenade- parking spot is provided - use of a washing machine and dryer - plentiful towels - use of a computer and printer - TVs in the bedrooms and living room - dvds and games - a nicely stocked kitchen - recommendations, brochures and menus for restaurants, spas, yoga and tourist activities - in short, the owners have created a real home away from home. They also happen to be a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to going back in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Home Away From Home

Guest: JB (Huron, OH)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

This was my chance to see whether I might like spending winters in the LA area as I stayed here for a full month. The condo more than exceeded my expectations. It was large, comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better. More than enough restaurants to walk to or order carry out, and a short drive to many others in Santa Monica. My husband jogged daily to the beach (1.1 mi away) and through Palisades Park. The description provided was accurate and the photos were as well. The home was clean and the property well-maintained. I couldn't have asked for more. Would certainly recommend this place to everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Location

Guest: Two wave runners (Cuyahoga Falls, OH (near Cleveland))
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

We enjoyed our stay in this Santa Monica condo. It was very convenient to all of our sight seeing and to the great shops and restaurants of Montana Avenue. We enjoyed early morning walks to the beach and the neighborhoods north of Montana. The owners are extremely helpful with any questions you may have and have an excellent information book in the condo. I would say that you will not be disappointed with any of their recommendations.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing.

Clean and good location

Guest: Stacey H. (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 10/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10

My daughter, husband and I stayed at this condo for a week in October 2010. For the price, you can't beat it. Right off Montana Avenue, and a quick $2 bus ride to the beach. This place is spacious for a condo with two beds and two baths. The best part is it is so clean and well organized. And the beds are comfortable with nice linens. There are also plenty of bath towels, beach towels, a grill, and other necessities. It's so much bigger and more cost effective than a hotel, plus there is laundry, and on-site parking, quiet neighborhood. The only drawback would be the smallish kitchen but it does have seating for four. Perfect place for two couples looking for a vacation, a small family or a girls weekend. I would definitely stay here again. Also, the owners get back to you very quickly with answers to questions, refund on deposit, etc.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic Base for exploring Santa Monica

Guest: Pauline (Northern Ireland, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/17/11

We had a fantastic holiday in Santa Monica. The condo had everything you could possibly need and more. We stayed for 10 days approximately the condo was a great base to work from, secure parking available for the car and a great area to stay in with restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. The condo was extremely well kept, clean and very comfortable - a real home from home. Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to explore Santa Monica and the LA area.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Just like staying at your home

Guest: Elsie (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/02/10

I stayed here for a week with my parents. The place is exactly same as it is shown in the pictures but more spacious than I thought it would be. It was pretty clean and had everything we needed in the unit so we stayed like at home. The owner responded to my questions promptly and kindly until the arrival and check-in/out instructions were very clear and simple so I didn't have to contact them again during the stay. The deposit was returned back to me just in a few days after the departure. The place is also very close from anywhere in Santa Monica downtown and LA. I'd recommend this place to anyone who travels with a group of 3~5.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

You Can't Go Wrong

Guest: lllccc (Pleasant Hill, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

We rented this condo for a week in June 2010 to visit family. We could not have been more pleased. The unit is exactly has pictured (if not better), immaculately maintained and extremely comfortable. I cannot imagine staying in a dark hotel room where you are lucky if you have a refrigerator, when you could have this entire place for the same price, or cheaper. This condo is located 1 1/2 blocks from Montana Ave., full of unique shops and cafes. It also includes a parking space, which is hard to come by in Santa Monica. The owners were wonderful to deal with, responding quickly to any inquiry and they returned our deposit check in less than a week. You will not be disappointed if you choose to rent this unit. We hope our daughter lives in Santa Monica long enough for us to stay here again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Santa Monica - Great Location!

Guest: Nashville (Nashville)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

This 2 BR/2BA spacious condo is located just 1 1/2 blocks from the boutiques and friendly restaurants on Montana Avenue, where shopping and dining is available for various tastes and budgets. One can easily do a little grocery shopping (Whole Foods), get their nails done (at least two salons), sport a new haircut (local barbershop); try on some new duds from $20 to $2000, eat some pancakes, bagels, sushi, or chicken vindaloo! The beach is just 1 1/2 miles away; so it's a splendid run down to the beach! The condo is a typical 1970's Santa Monica condo. It is spacious and clean, has a parking spot, and a computer for you to access the Internet. The host gets back to you immediately with all necessary paperwork and deposit refund.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Kim204 (Mount Airy, MD)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 03/12/10

We stayed here last year while visiting my son and enjoyed it very much. Very clean and close to the beach and a lot of activities. Thank you!

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Guest: Taffy 1 (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 03/07/10

Delightful condo - clean, well maintained, stuffed with amenities and in the perfect neighborhood for business or beach! The owners are highly responsive and my deposit was zoomed back to me when I returned home. Excellent home away from home at a very fair price!

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Our March 2010 Visit to Santa Monica

Guest: East Coast Visitors (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

All aspects of our visit, from booking the dates directly with the owner to return of our deposit were excellent. All descriptions and photos were as advertised. The little extras, like a semi stocked kitchen including a new bag of ground premium coffee on arrival were nice surprises. The accommodations were very comfortable and the area was convenient to walking to the beach promenade and Montana Avenue (15 minutes). The neighborhood is quiet and well maintained. We walked around it every morning for exercise. Parking and a washer/dryer at the building rear were appreciated. The computer access with printer in the 2nd bedroom allowed us to print boarding passes before we departed. Cable TV in every room was a plus. Large grocery stores were very close. We hit Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, Malibu Beach, Venice Beach (the 60's are alive & well there), Gruhmans Chinese Theater, Mel's Original Drive In & cruised Hollywood Blvd & Sunset Blvd. Burbank Mall and surrounding area is also nice. Overall, we would recommend this condo for those who want to be close to the beach and freeways but removed from the noise and congestion.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great palce.

Guest: Group of 4 people. (London)
Date of Stay: 02/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/25/10

It is a really nice place, with a good location and really nice area. the price is just perfect and the relation with the owners was so nice. Would like to come if we go to Santa Monica again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Great place to stay in Santa Monica!

Guest: Reisenderjim (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/25/10

My wife and I and our two teenage sons spent a week at this condo over the winter holidays. It was a fabulous choice. Shops and grocery stores were within walking distance, it was a beautiful stroll to the beach, and the neighborhood was clean, interesting and very safe. The condo itself was light and inviting. It was immaculate; the bedrooms were large, and we cooked in the kitchen or on the grill on the balcony every day. We hope to return soon! We wholeheartedly recommend this property, and were very impressed with Lindsay, who always answered our questions quickly and in a very friendly manner. She sent our refund for the deposit within days of our departure.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: Nicole & Kenneth (Rotterdam, the Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 11/02/08 Review Submitted: 11/02/08

The condo was perfect, lots of space and light all over. It's also situated in a nice neighbourhood & close to everything. We had a wonderful time staying here and would definitely recommend this. Furthermore, the owner is fantastic and true to their word. We received our deposit in less than a week of leaving. If we ever come back to Santa Monica, we will definitely be staying here again!

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Guest: Noel Kayser (Long Branch, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/05/08

What a lovely place to stay while exploring Santa Monica. It's truly located in a great area -- you're not only close to everything; you're part of the neighborhood! The condo is in great condition -- lots of room -- clean -- lots of amenities. It truly beats hotel living. It's equipped with a computer and printer, which makes printing airline boarding passes a breeze. The owners are wonderful. I received my deposit back within 10 days of leaving. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

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