Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: Duplex, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Charming, comfortable, and quiet duplex apartment is just 3 blocks from the beach.
Great location! This is your vacation home away from home or a good choice for a business trip. It is just blocks away from everything. Park your car and you may not need it again. You can walk, bike or skate along the beach bike path. Walk one block to Main Street shops and restaurants. Walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier and to downtown Santa Monica, Palisades Park, and The Promenade: entertainment, shopping, movies, and restaurants.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath; it is the downstairs apartment in a 1920’s beach craftsman duplex. It is a roomy 1050 square feet. It was remodeled in the summer of 2008. There is a new queen pillow-top bed. There is a new pop-up twin trundle bed that could be 2 twin beds or convert to one king size bed in the second bedroom, Spring 2009 and a new futon couch, Fall 2009. We also have a queen size air mattress. Sleeps up to 5. There are 2 TVs with DirecTV with HBO and other movie channels, DVD player, and WIFI Internet access. Light and breezy apartment also has screened in front porch, a washer, dryer and dishwasher in the unit.
Along with world-class restaurants located nearby, the kitchen is well equipped so that you can easily prepare meals at home. Discover wonderful seasonal fresh produce at the renowned Santa Monica Farmers’ Market on Wednesday and Saturday, as well as a Sunday Farmers’ Market nearby on Main Street which is a popular neighborhood event with crafts and restaurants too.
Come enjoy this relaxing getaway in Santa Monica. It is close to the beach, close to all the Santa Monica sights, and close to Los Angeles attractions. Owners live next door for friendly help or local tips.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer and dryer are in the unit.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1,500 for 6 days and the 7th day free. One week minimum. $4,500/month
Winter rates from $1,200/week, $3,350/month
Cleaning Fee $90. 14% SM occupancy tax. $250 refundable security deposit.
We accept major credit cards which can be processed by Pay Pal.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Santa Monica Beach Retreat
Year Purchased: 1992
Why the Owner Chose Santa Monica
My family bought this property and lived here as owner occupied units and one rental in the duplex. We love the location close to the beach and near to all that Santa Monica has to offer. My husband and I live in the corner house and hope to share the all the wonderful cultural and interesting activities that Santa Monica has to offer with our guests.
The Unique Benefits at this Duplex
The Santa Monica Mountains are nearby to hike and we love walking our dogs by the beach daily throughout the year. Being able to walk to local attractions and not far from all that greater Los Angeles has to offer is a great advantage. The apartment is spacious and comfortable with towels and bedding including beach towels provided. The kitchen is large and has all the equipment that you need to eat in every day if you so desire. There are cable channels and a DVD and VCR. WiFi included. Get a feeling for living in Santa Monica as the locals do in this quiet neighborhood close to the beach.
Owner's Map of Santa Monica
My husband and I live next door to our vacation rental. We love living in Santa Monica. We love having access to the city and the beach. We love the local farmers' markets, the pier, and exploring our neighborhood. We have lived here since 1989.
Property Photos
- Living Room - Santa Monica Duplex Rental, Close To the Beach and Restaurants.
- Dining Room - Santa Monica Duplex Rental, Close To the Beach and Restaurants.
- Peaceful Bedroom - Santa Monica Duplex Rental, Close To the Beach and Restaurants.
- Second bedroom with one or two twin trundle beds or kingsize bed
- Fully Equipped Cheerful Kitchen
- Bathroom with Walk in Shower
- Quiet Location
- Nearby Santa Monica Pier
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Catherine Bellemere , Nantes, France
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Catherine Bellemere , France
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We very much enjoyed our stay - great location, outstanding beach, plenty of room for two parents and 3 teens. Thanks so much.
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We were so comfortable here for our beach week! The house was so comfortable and had everything we needed. This is the best stocked vacation rental we've every stayed in. Thanks for creating such a welcoming environment.
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We loved Santa Monica, great location midway between Venice and SaMo & easy access to Beverly Hills & Hollywood & airport. Plenty of shops walking distance but location is also nice & quiet. WiFi much appreciated as was the basic provisions in the pantry. We were secretly pleased that the TV was not working for 2 nights & really enjoyed the compensating cookies which were quickly devoured after a long day at Disneyland.
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Back to visit Santa Monica, eight years after moving away - This was the perfect house for our stay! We made dinner and had old friends over a couple of nights - great to have all the necessary pots & pans & dishes in the kitchen! Our daughter is almost eight, so it was really nice to have somewhere she could call "home" while we're away from home... 2112 3rd was very easy to settle into - thanks!
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We spent 10 wonderful days in LA visiting our son and his family, and feeling almost at home at 2112 3rd! Everything was clean and useful, and so close to the beach that we were able to go there twice a day. Thanks a lot!
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Great location - managed to walk from house to 3rd St. Promenade - Abbott Kinney - Main Street for shopping! Went bike riding and played bowls in Santa Monica - had a great time! So nice to come back to a home at the end of the day rather than a motel room. One thing that was also great was the house was stocked with lots of basics so could survive until went shopping and no need to buy some things! Thanks so much!
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This very comfy bungalow was the ideal place for our stay. We came for business, but wish we could have had more time for the beach and shopping.
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Great place to stay and great location. Wish we could stay longer. Facilities excellent - very many thanks!