Adorable Beach Cottage 1 Bl to Venice Beach-Bikes+Boats+Wifi

• Good Experience

  Good Experience

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/30/13
  • Review Submitted 05/13/13
  Description is accurate.....when we rented, sleeping accommodations were for two (not four) which was fine since only my husband and I stayed there. The owner advised us that she had purchased a new sleeper sofa (or daybed?) which was going to be available for use very soon. Place was clean and as described. Parking available as stated. Owner easy to work with. I would rent again and recommend to others.

  Owner response: Yes, the new Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle bed underneath should be up in the next day or so. Hurry to book, I have May 15, 16, 17 still available and that is it until June 10,11 & 12th. A few days left in July & Aug and that's it!

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• Better than the pictures! Loved all the little touches!

  Better than the pictures! Loved all the little touches!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/18/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  This beach cottage is just too cute, thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The linens were all so soft and snuggly, and the beach cruisers were perfect for a nice relaxing trip. I've been referring this location to all my friends and family, will definitely go back if I'm ever looking for a beach getaway.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Yay! Another great review- I still have a few nights left in May and June but summer is almost totally booked! Act soon.

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• Great Location

  Great Location

  • Guest Quentin
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  This cottage worked very well for us. I was able to park the car and do almost all of our activites from the cottage. Having bikes available was very handy, the nearby bike paths along the beaches were fun. We didn't use the boats but enjoyed walking along the canals, great for watching birds and looking at all the beautiful plants. One trip I would suggest is to visit the Getty Center, a gorgeous art museum about 20 minutes away.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• A great place to stay!

  A great place to stay!

  • Guest Julie S.
  • Date of stay 03/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/25/13
  We throughly enjoyed our stay in this adorable cottage in Venice Beach. Carol, the owner, met us to give us the key and to show us around....she was very hospitable and welcoming. This place is even cuter in person. It was clean, comfortable, and just perfect for a getaway vacation for my husband and me. Loved the fact that there was free laundry on the premises, and the two bikes were great to have! We throughly enjoyed walks on the canals behind the cottage....charming! Rode our bikes into Manhattan Beach one day, a nice 22 mile round trip. Took a short car ride to Balboa Island and Newport Beach. Had the best shrimp tacos at Gladestone's in Malibu. A great little wine bar called Bin 73 in Venice was a perfect find. Thank you, Carol for a wonderful stay! We would highly recommend this place....you won't be disappointed!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks for the great review; we are having BEAUTIFUL weather and I still have much of April available at the low Spring prices. Email me now to book!

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• Thank you carol

  Thank you carol

  • Guest Moshe
  • Date of stay 03/07/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  The cottage is adorable and in a very beautiful area close to every thing on the beach we had all we needed accept an iron for the cloths other then that it was amazing weekend. Thank you carol for every thing, Cynthia & Moshe

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I have not provided an iron due to past burns marks on furniture. I may look into a wall unit down the road.

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• A great place!

  A great place!

  • Guest Louise
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  My sister & I decided to start spending an annual weekend together & your charming cottage caught our eye. It was everything we imagined. While the loveseat is a tad tired (both for sleeping & sitting), everything else was cute, charming, lovely, and well thought out. We cooked all our own meals in the well appointed kitchen, used the included w/d, as well as beach chairs for sunsets & enjoyed the bikes. Thank you for your attention to detail. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

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

  Owner response: I am looking for a suitable replacement for the sleeper sofa. In the meantime it's workable- though not brand new.

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• `At the Beach"

  `At the Beach"

  • Guest Erin D.
  • Date of stay 01/31/13
  • Review Submitted 02/10/13
  The cottage was exactly like the photos show, and we enjoyed our stay here. My sister and I spent 4 nights here on a "girls get away". The pull out couch, pulls out to cushions on the floor and is not the most comfortable, but the bed was fine. The kitchen had all the dishes/pots/cutlery needed to make meals, which saved us having to go searching for breakfasts in the morning. There is a little convenience store and cafe and restaurants nearby at the Venice Pier. The canals were low so we didn't try out the boats, but the bikes are not made for a long trek. We thought that the wifi was out but it was just unplugged. Staying here in the "winter" it was a bit damp in the cottage after showers with no fan, but I don't think this would be a problem most of the year and the heaters took the edge off the chill in the mornings. The cottage is on the road with access through the house's yard to the canals, and on the weekends it can be a bit noisy at night with cars coming and going, but that might not be a problem if you didn't want to go to bed at 10... The owner was easy to deal with and met me to show me around the property and explain where everything was located. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I have since had the bikes tuned. They are beach cruisers so they are intended for long cruises along the gorgeous bike path that runs all the way from Malibu to Redondo Beach! The canals vary with the tide- Sorry but you will have to talk to the moon about fixing that one : ) In 1983 the Canals were entered into the National Registry of Historic Places, they are unique & fabulous, but twice a day they are low just like any waterway. I am looking into getting a different fold out couch and a fan for the bathroom. Hope this helps to clarify for future renters

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• Cute, quant but not for winter months

  Cute, quant but not for winter months

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 01/06/13
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  The "cottage" was cute, well decorated and included the little things which made staying more pleasurable such as a couple packs of coffee/coffee maker, a microwave, Internet access, a parking spot and a nice TV. Venice beach was a quick jog away, allowing some great runs up and down the beach. As our stay was during the winter months, the canal was low in depth. The bed is a double thus a little cramped.Didn't have a chance to use the bikes available to renters. The location, size and shape of the cottage made it seem like it might have been from a converted double length garage.(long, relatively narrow) During our stay, the weather was quite cool. The cottage provided a couple of heaters(one inferred, one ceramic). These heaters somewhat helped keep the cottage warmer, but just barely. The washroom door was slatted type. Without an exhaust fan for venting in the unit, a door with slats in a small apt is not desirable. I would think our stay at this cottage would have been more enjoyable if the weather was warmer. Though I never had the opportunity to meet the owner, her email mannerism was friendly.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• Comfy, Cozy, Clean............and more!

  Comfy, Cozy, Clean............and more!

  • Guest Ellen
  • Date of stay 12/10/12
  • Review Submitted 01/01/13
  Only had the privilege of staying at this lovely cottage for 2 nights. Could have spent many more nights and days here if given the opportunity. Will most definitely return. As a walker, I found the location of the cottage to be most interesting. Behind the cottage are the canals with walkways. What a peaceful way to get exercise and so much for your eyes to take in. Carol, thanks for making it easy to expedite the rental agreement. It was a pleasure renting from you and hope to visit again soon. Ellen

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Perfect weekend!

  Perfect weekend!

  • Guest Carol
  • Date of stay 09/06/12
  • Review Submitted 09/13/12
  The cottage was all it was described to be and more! I had a wonderful stay and hope to stay again the next time I visit my daughter and granddaughter in Venice! Carol was gracious and welcoming; the cottage was impeccably clean and well-outfitted. The place was a great value for the money considering its location from the beach. I look forward to my next stay!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Pet Fee: $0
• Taxes Included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.