View from street. Gorgeous southwestern landscaping with native plant species
Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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* SUMMER NO LONGER AVAILABLE - NOW RENTING FOR DECEMBER *
This is a 1930's Spanish style house very well maintained and with lots of original charming details carefully preserved including hardwood floors, living room vaulted ceilings, arches throughout the house, etc.
The house and backyard feel very peaceful and secluded even though it is very centrally located.
The backyard is great to entertain with the pool, patio and beautiful fruit trees: a large mango tree (rare for California), a lemon tree, jasmine, etc. Hummingbirds seem to prefer the front yard planted with cactus, palm trees, and several southwestern plants.
The pool can be heated (gas) but usually doesn't need to be. The climate is ideal: it rarely gets cooler than 60 and warmer than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. There is central air conditioning and heating but neither is needed more than 30 days a year thanks to the usually perfect weather.
The neighborhood is very safe and family friendly.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1300/week
$2400/2 weeks
$1000 deposit per week
$150 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Charming Westwood House, Private Pool & South-West Landscaping
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Los Angeles
We often take trips to France for Abigail's work and to visit family (Dotan is French and we speak French at home). We would like to rent the house when we're abroad.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The house is in an incredible location: Despite feeling like a peaceful oasis inside, the house is a short walk from some of LA's best restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. It is also only 5 miles from the beautiful Santa Monica beach and historic pier (takes less than 15 minutes by car on week-ends). UCLA is less than 2 miles away. Shopping wise, it is less than a mile away from both the Westside Pavilion (Macy's, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, etc.) and the Century City mall (Bloomingdale's, Tiffany's, Apple Store, The Container Store, etc.). For entertainment, there are at least 10 movie theaters within a 3-mile radius including the huge AMC Century City and the state of the art Landmark which you can easily walk to. A few Theaters like the Geffen Playhouse are also close by. As far as city parks go, the house is only a block away from Rancho Park, which includes many tennis courts, an 18 holes golf course with driving range, a playground, an Olympic size swimming pool, etc.
Brand new state of the art movie theater with a wine bar, reserved stadium seating, etc.
Many great restaurants are right on Pico Blvd. Italian, Mexican, Indian food, Chinese, Korean BBQ, Japanese/Sushi, Bars, Cafes, Breakfast spots, Burger joints, etc.
Playground, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, public swimming pool, etc.
Owner's Map of Los Angeles
We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 7 (Claire) and 5 (Jonah). Abigail is a Professor of Sociology at UCLA and Dotan is a high-tech entrepreneur and consultant. We moved to LA from New York in 2002 and bought the house in 2003. We love the neighborhood: short walking distance to shops, schools, restaurants, movie theaters, and even a golf course, yet it feels clam and secluded if you walk into the backyard and soak in the pool. We get along great with all our neighbors and are quite social with many of them.
Property Photos
- View from street. Gorgeous southwestern landscaping with native plant species - Los Angeles, California Vacation Home with Private Pool and Wi-Fi, near Beach
- Spacious living room with wood+gas fireplace, 72" movie theater - Los Angeles, California Vacation Home with Private Pool and Wi-Fi, near Beach
- Landscaped backyard includes fruit trees and large/deep private swimming pool - Los Angeles, California Vacation Home with Private Pool and Wi-Fi, near Beach
- Master bedroom with walk-in closet.
- Kitchen with high-end appliances (Thermador range, etc.) and spanish tile.
- Charming kitchen nook: Best spot to read the paper in the morning!
- Colorful kids bedroom with bunk beds and 100's of children's books.
- 3rd bedroom with futon sofa/bed can also be used as an office.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #248294
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