Location: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA (40 Minutes from Lax, 30 Minutes to the Beach)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10)
One block south of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Built in 1912, this elegant old Hollywood estate has been restored to perfection. Once home to Joseph Kennedy and his paramour Gloria Swanson.
A country house in the middle of the city. Hardwood floors and early American antiques throughout. Large open rooms that flow into each other, huge windows. A light filled dining room with long table for entertaining. Adjacent pantry and comfortable eat-in kitchen fully equipped with the newest appliances. A library lined with books and den, with leather chairs and a flat screen TV.
Master bedroom with fireplace. Four other cheerful bedrooms and a nursery adjacent to the master. 2 full baths and 2 half baths. One of the bedrooms doubles as an office, fully equipped with highspeed internet that enables guests to work while on vacation. Ideal for creative individuals with children, looking for an informal but elegant home away-from-home.
Backyard is a secluded half-acre meadow, shaded by mature trees. Perfect for dining under the stars on warm summer nights. Also includes a pool long enough for laps (40' x 20') with a salt water filtration system that's gentle on the skin.
Offers a centrally located and elite address. Within walking distance to all shops and restaurants in downtown Beverly Hills. An easy drive to Venice, Malibu, downtown LA, theme parks and the San Fernando Valley. Also serves as a comfortable home base for day trips to Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. In short, a blissful oasis in the middle of teeming Los Angeles. The perfect way to vacation with children.
Or for those looking for a location to host a wedding party... the flat and spacious backyard is the perfect spot for a reception. Rates available upon request.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning upstairs only
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: Living Room, Dining Room and Master Bedroom
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Flat screen TV in Master Bedroom and Den
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Two dozen Disney and comedies for children
- CD Player
- Music Library: Blues and Jazz
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Pantry is separate room, adjacent to the kitchen; osmosis filtration system for water
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance within the United States
- Computer
- Broadband Internet: Fastest speed DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI for up to 8 other computers
- Other Amenities
- Housekeep available upon request, rate $90 per day. Nursery adjacent to Master Bedroom.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Depending on the pet
- Kid Friendly: Perfect house for children of any age. Safety gate at the top of the stairs. Pool fenced-off by locked gate.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct- March .. $860/night... $5200/week ...
April-May... $980/night... $6200/week
June-Sep .. $1200/night... $7200/week ... $26,000/month
For nightly rentals, deposit equal to 40% of rental term
For weekly and monthly rentals, deposit equal to 25% of rental term
Upon receipt of deposit, Owner will reserve property for the Lessee
Payment due in full 21 days prior to arrival
Cleaning fee upon departure $250
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1989
I am a documentary writer and director. My husband is a screenwriter. We have three children and have lived in our home for twenty years. The house is a quiet oasis in the midst of a teeming city. Living in this house is the one of the very best things about living in Los Angeles. It's open, spacious, informal and warm. It's also filled with some beautiful art.
Property Photos
- front of house as seen from Rodeo Drive - Beverly Hills Vacation Home with private Pool
- looking out over backyard - Beverly Hills Vacation Home with private Pool
- master bedroom - Beverly Hills Vacation Home with private Pool
- kitchen
- dining room
- Living Room
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #226964
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