Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA (Only 15 minutes to LAX airport, 3 min. to the freeways) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, Studio + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Guest Cottage
We can, if necessary, also accommodate an additional child or adult with an electrically inflatable air bed along with linens and pillow. The air bed should be put up during the day to provide walk-around room.
Top-flight restaurants, cinemas and antique shops are 3-5 minutes away. And if you drive down our cross street (passing a very convenient Costco and an Albertson's supermarket), you'll arrive at the fabulous beaches of Santa Monica and Venice in less time than it takes to stroll around the block.
The cottage offers a full kitchen with all utensils, glasses and cookware, as well as a large refrigerator, a gas range and oven, and new over-the-counter microwave stove. Ingenious use of space allows you to use the tiled counter top area as a computer/work space -- there is plenty of storage and shelves underneath -- and as a dining area, as well as an extra counter space for preparing your groceries from the nearby Venice and Mar Vista farmer's markets.
The apartment comes with cable TV and broadband DSL and a land line phone, all included in the rent, as well as a CD player with CD library.
The studio's queen-size bed features an exceptional Temper-Pedic mattress that offers a superior sleep, and a view looking out through the French patio doors onto the backyard and its orange, lemon and avocado trees. The bathroom features a brand new corner circular shower and heat lamp. And next to the bougainvillea in the backyard, there's a convenient washer-dryer cabana which is shared with the main house's tenants next door.
There's non-restricted street parking and, of course, all utilities are included in the rent.
Our "Beethoven's Bungalow" is a true gem in the heart of L.A.'s west side, and is available beginning the middle of August '08 for either short-term (minimum four nights) or long-term stays.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Year round: $165/nt, $1100/wk, $3300/mo.
Minimum stay is 2 nights. Maximum.occupancy: 3.
A $200 deposit is required in order to confirm your reservation.
We accept cash, major credit cards (via PayPal), travelers checks, personal checks
(from California banks only) and bank money orders.
All utilities and amenities are included, as well as local phone calls, Internet
service and laundry facilities. There is a $50 house cleaning fee.
No smoking inside cottage and no pets, please.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Enchanting Cottage & Garden at Bargain Rates! Bike to Beach!
Year Purchased: 2001
Owner's Map of Santa Monica
Entertainment journalist, author and filmmaker. Harvard College graduate. Passions include film, piano, literature (Shakespeare especially), Italy and travel. Speaker of English, Italian, some French and German.
Property Photos
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- The Cottage's queen-size bed and adjacent wardrobe closet - Santa Monica Area Guest Cottage Near the Beach
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- Relax in our cozy reading area or outside on the sun-filled patio - Santa Monica Area Guest Cottage Near the Beach
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- The kitchen & tiled work area with new microwave & stove, cable TV & CD library - Santa Monica Area Guest Cottage Near the Beach
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- The bathroom features a new rounded corner shower & skylight
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- Skylights bring in plenty of California sunshine
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- Our cottage's lovely backyard patio and garden is a peaceful retreat
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- The main fountain in our Beethoven Gardens
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- Gather around for afternoon drinks under our award-winning lemon tree
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- Relax under our backyard lemon and orange trees
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- Garden companion
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- ...and the Santa Monica Promenade awaits -- just 8 minutes away
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- The beautiful Venice Canals are just blocks down our cross street...
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- ...and for a bit more action, try the Venice Boardwalk.
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- World-famous Venice Beach is a five-minute hop down our street
Traveler Reviews (19)
Cozy place to rest your head!
Guest: Dan
(Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 01/17/12
My wife and I just rented this adorable cottage during our stay in LA and could not have been happier with our choice. It is cozy, efficient and has everything you could need for a comfortable stay away from home. The Tempurpedic bed is heavenly and the back patio is blossoming with oranges and lemons. James is very attentive and even provides bicycles for a ride to the beach - where we spent alot of our time! We wish we were still there! Thanks James!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Tranquil studio
Guest: Medic
(london)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/11
Peaceful, secluded well-equipped studio. Nice garden. Shops nearby, beach a few blocks (approx 1.5 mls), good access to coast road for beaches and airport. Owner v helpful Recommended
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Sweet little well-appointed cottage.
Guest: Rekha
(San Diego)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
My husband and I, plus our four yr-old and 7 month old, spent two nights over Thanksgiving at the cottage. It was perfect for our needs, although definitely a tight fit with the air mattress inflated. For us, it was great because we really just needed a quiet place to sleep and get ready in the mornings. Stocked with all the basics, plus coffee and a bottle of wine (a sweet gesture from the owner), it was a perfect retreat from the otherwise hectic Thanksgiving celebration we were attending. The garden is lovely. We were a bit sad to not be able to park in the driveway (well-explained prior to rental, so it wasn't a surprise) because parking was a little tight the night of Thanksgiving. Otherwise it was perfect for our needs and we would definitely stay there again if the need and opportunity arose.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
UK traveler
Guest: Rob
(Adelaide)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/06/11
The cottage was comfortable with everything one could want these days: WiFi, cable TV, kitchen etc. Slightly more cluttered than my taste and the narrow street outside for parking was a hassle especially on garbage nights.
Owner response:Thanks for your comments Rob! While certain people might prefer more blank space in the home, the vast majority of our guests LOVE the details and art objects that make it feel like a European cottage (which is what we love, too!) If one ever finds it difficult to park on Sunday evenings (the night before the city trash collection) we are more than happy for them to park in our driveway instead!
Recommended for:Age 55+.
Cosy Cottage!
Guest: Jonathan
(Sandwich, UK)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We arrived late to ‘Beethoven cottage’, but were welcomed by a very ‘cosy’ bed sit and a bottle of wine waiting for us on the table! Up to this point James had been very accommodating and extremely helpful in answering any questions we had. The booking process was quick and easy, which was a welcome break from some of the laborious systems that we have had to endure with other VRBO rentals. The cottage itself was very self-contained and had everything you need for a short stay. The garden area was nice and relaxing in the evening and the area was actually very quiet given its nearby location to the beach. We drove here and the only difficulty was finding parking on an evening (as the street side gets very busy). However, we did manage and there are always a few spots a couple of blocks away. We actually walked to Venice beach and then onto Santa Monica, but it is a long walk! I would recommend a short drive down and to check out some of the nice cafés on ‘Abbot Kinney’ road before walking along the promenade. James provides an extensive wealth of information in the cottage and we found his maps extremely useful. All in all, given the very reasonable cost we were very pleased with our two night stay here and would recommend to others…..Jonathan and Melissa
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
Charming Weekend Cottage
Guest: Nick
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11
Review Submitted: 03/30/11
My girlfriend and I had a great romantic weekend at James's cottage. The place was cozy and had everything you could ask for, with Abbot Kinney just a short walk away.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Cozy and Convenient
Guest: Firefighter
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 03/14/11
This cottage is clean, well maintained, and in a very nice quiet area close to the ocean, walking distance to restaurants and convenient to LAX, Santa Monica Pier and downtown LA.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Fantastic Experience!
Guest: Nicolas
(United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 03/11/11
We spent two weeks last July and we had a great time! Wonderful location, great price, great facilities, high speed internet, cable tv, lovely garden, and very clean and cozy. I had to do some work while I was in L.A and the internet connection was perfect for my needs. We went to the beach in the mornings, did some cycling around santa monica, and had a great time. James recommended us great places to have breakfast and dinner, including what I think is the best pizza I ever had! James, many thanks for everything, we'll definitely be back some time!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Everything you need
Guest: Ginger
(Cardiff, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10
Review Submitted: 09/05/10
I stayed at this cottage with a friend for a couple of days and it was perfect for our needs. The cottage was clean, comfortable and in a central location that allows you to easily get to where you need to go in LA. The owner, James, is delightful and very helpful.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
We loved coming "home" to your cozy house
Guest: Kathrin Jedicke
(Santa Monica, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10
Review Submitted: 06/30/10
Dear James, we just arrived at home a few days ago and really enjoyed our holiday trip. We had a truly pleasant stay at the Beethoven Bungalow and loved coming "home" into your cozy house after spending exciting days in Los Angeles. Thanks a lot - also for always having good answers to our questions. Whenever you are in Germany - you are welcome to Hannover!
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