Wonderful Beach Cottage Steps from the Sand! Historic/Unique!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Recently dubbed 'Mellow Malibu' Oxnard is the undiscovered jewel of Southern California Beaches. Beach lovers searching for an affordable, unique and charming vacation alternative to costly and bland hotels need look no further than Hollywood Beach Shack in Hollywood Beach, Oxnard. Built in 1920, added onto in the 70's and completely renovated in 2009, Hollywood Beach Shack is a rustic Zen jewel box simultaneously presenting a feeling of light and spaciousness in its eclectic, comfortably furnished interior. State-of-the-art amenities include a gourmet kitchen with Jenn-Air downdraft stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, two bathrooms plus an outdoor shower. The original stone gas fireplace creates a cozy ambience and the perfect place to roast marshmallows! 3 charming, built in full-size sleeping bunks comfortably sleep 2 guests each. Add one king-size bed for 2 for a total sleeping capacity of 8. Fluffy pillows and blankets, as well as all linens and bath towels guarantee a fuss-free and relaxing experience. NOTE: We are defined as a 'housekeeping cottage' meaning guests leave the cottage the way they found it. The cleaning fee covers linen change, floor mopping, window cleaning etc. Guests are responsible for washing their own dishes/loading dishwasher, putting away kitchen tools/utensils/pots/pans/etc. All check-out procedures are outlined in the 'Hollywood Beach Shack User's Manual' located at the cottage. Any additional cleaning fees will be deducted from security deposit. (This is a rare occurance.) Bring sunscreen!
Hollywood Beach Shack occupies one of the best 'in-board' locations on Ocean Drive: coveted direct access to the beach directly across the street plus rare unobstructed views of the ocean from virtually every room. Shopping and dining opportunities, many within walking distance, are plentiful. For hearty, filling breakfast and lunch fare don't miss Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut just down the block, recently crowned 'One of the Best 59 Breakfast Places in America' by Esquire Magazine. Brazilian, casual seafood and Korean are just some of the many eateries walking distance from your private cottage.
Hollywood Beach Shack offers the ideal destination for your family vacation, group gathering, yoga/healing retreat, romantic getaway, or private haven for writers, designers, and other creative types working on projects or simply communing with the muses to recharge their creative powers. Adventurers can rent everything from boats to Segways to bicycles right at the Channel Islands Harbor a few minutes' walk away.
Hollywood Beach is a close-knit community with only one way in and out. Limited public parking enhances the feeling of privacy and exclusivity. Beach denizens are almost exclusively locals and rental visitors. Once you discover the peaceful serenity of Hollywood Beach Shack and its amenities we know you'll want to return again and again.
Visit our website: hollywoodbeachshack.com
Keywords: cottage, shack, bungalow, charming, romantic, serene, semi-private beach, year-round, oxnard, ventura county, hollywood beach, hollywoodbeachshack, channel islands, channel islands harbor
Property Type
- 2 story
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Staff
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- 2 double
- Bedroom 3
- 1 double
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Freezer
- Pantry Items
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Wind-Surfing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Spelunking
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Surfing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Cycling
- Antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Boating
- Museums
- Swimming
- Kayaking
Other Activities
Reviews
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The Perfect beach house!
The Perfect beach house!
- Guest Kate
- Date of stay 09/06/12
- Review Submitted 09/18/12
We had a great time here! Literally across the street from the beach, we could hear the waves at night out our window. This place as lots of character and is super comfortable. Logistics were easy as well!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: At Hollywood Beach Shack we strive to give all our guests the best beach experience ever! We pride ourselves on our customer service, value for money, and our creation of a comfortable, creative environment perfect for relaxing and getting away from the hectic pace of the everyday! We love our guests!
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Quiet and comfortable, steps from the Pacific!
Guest comment entered by ownerQuiet and comfortable, steps from the Pacific!
- Guest Jeff
- Date of stay 09/10/11
- Review Submitted 06/28/12
"Quiet and comfortable steps from the Pacific" Spent ten days here in early august, with my wife and our three teenagers, and my sister-in-law and her two teenagers. We fit perfectly, and gave the large upstairs bedroom and full bathroom entirely to the teens. We had great meals on the barbecue, and swam every day (I was up at dawn to begin each day with a quick dip). the Malibu beaches are barely 45 minutes to the south, and Santa Barbara an hour to the north. Within two days we were all completely relaxed. The house is indeed a rustic beach shack on the outside, but has every modern convenience inside. The beach is clean and there are no crowds. Oxnard has everything you need. Highly, highly recommended by all of us.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Such a cool place!
Guest comment entered by ownerSuch a cool place!
- Guest jenny
- Date of stay 06/01/11
- Review Submitted 06/28/12
I stayed at the Hollywood Beach Shack in July, 2011. It was a perfect place for 4 women to retreat. We took full advantage of the beach that was litterally 20 steps away. We loved the "quirky" design of the house and all of the decor. For the price for a week and splitting the cost 4 ways, it was a total bargain. Do stop in at Mrs. Olsen's Cafe as they tell you to. You will not be disappointed.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Best Beach Experience Ever!
Guest comment entered by ownerBest Beach Experience Ever!
- Guest Bertha
- Date of stay 03/09/12
- Review Submitted 06/28/12
I want to thank Szu for her wonderful accommodations. I had a woderful time.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great location!
Guest comment entered by ownerGreat location!
- Guest Jos
- Date of stay 04/27/12
- Review Submitted 06/28/12
We had an excellent week in Oxnard: relaxing/sunny/surfing, What else do you need with your family? We liked the house , especially the second floor for our Girls. The hospitality of Momentum (surfing Lessons) and the fabulous breakfast at Mrs.Olson. Thanks Szu !!! Family Hanssen from the NetherlandsDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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great location!!
great location!!
- Guest Jamie S.
- Date of stay 07/17/11
- Review Submitted 08/10/11
My family loved staying at the Hollywood Beach Shack. We were close to family in Oxnard and loved the beach access! It accommodated our family of 4 + cousins well and the kids loved the loft beds and upstairs area. So close to all the activities & restaurants at Channel Islands Harbor too Thank you!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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- Guest morten
- Date of stay 10/20/10
- Review Submitted 12/04/10
The Hollywood Beach Shack is an incredible place to spend your holiday. We have had a wonderful stay in this unique house. It is spacious, very nicely decorated and fully equipped to fulfill all your needs. We especially liked the outdoor shower and the location on the brink of the Pacific Ocean. The rental process, e-mail correspondence and money transaction with was very good, and we experienced no problems whatsoever. On the day of our departure, we were even allowed to stay a little longer to facilitate coordination with our flight back home. If we go to California again (and we hope to…), a stay in Hollywood Beach Shack is mandatory! Best regards, Magnus (7), Lukas (12), Niklas (16), Henriette and Morten (too old to be mentioned….). Copenhagen, Denmark.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A unique experience with great beach access
A unique experience with great beach access
- Guest J&R
- Date of stay 08/14/10
- Review Submitted 09/26/10
Our family stayed eleven days in August and truly enjoyed our overall experience. We have four teenage girls and having easy and safe access to the beach was a joy for all of us. The beach was awesome and very peaceful as not many local folks head to this spot. The pictures and description are accurate and the “shack” has everything you need to make some home cooked meals, or if you want access to other conveniences, they are within ten minutes. The “shack” is very unique and learning about the history of the home made us appreciate it even further. If you are looking at something out of the ordinary, more rustic, with some more secluded beach time, it would be worth your while to look at the “shack”. I know are girls are already asking us when we can go back!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
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- Guest mylinh
- Date of stay 05/29/10
- Review Submitted 06/10/10
"My family and I had the pleasure of staying at the Hollywood Beach Shack for Memorial weekend. My kids love the place, the house is so unique and adorable. My daughter took pictures of the house and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. The location was perfect, just steps from the sand. And the beach is so clean and not crowded at all. My daughter had a wonderful time looking for glass rock and my 14 months old son had a blast playing in the sand. Wish our stay was longer, will try to come back again. Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful home. MylinhDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Magical Beach Cottage
Magical Beach Cottage
- Guest lyg jn
- Date of stay 04/05/10
- Review Submitted 05/20/10
I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at this lovely house. In a > world of sterile modern cookie cutter houses, it was amazing to stay > at this beautiful, unique and historic house built when Hollywood was > young. I went there to get some writing done and every day was > inspired. I would sit in the upstairs room with a view of the ocean > and my laptop and the fresh ocean air would make me feel so good. The > owners did a number of tasteful updates to the house that added to the > charm. I cooked some delicious meals in the giant kitchen. Most > everything I needed was in walking distance including some very nice > restaurants. Most importantly every day I would spend time on the > beach which during the week was tranquil and uncrowded. Also, let me > add if you have kids, the interesting architecture filled with little > nooks and crannies for them to hide or sleep will seem like a magical > castle to them. A wonderful place!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Rates
Discounted off season rates: $350/night $1700/week + tax + $150 separate check written directly to cleaning com High Season Rates: $450/night $2200/weekly + tax + $150 check to cleaning company. $600 fully refundable reservation/security deposit High Season starts Labor Day & ends Memorial Day. Fall is one of the best times of the year at Hollywood Beach! Our average daily tempurature is 70 degrees year round! Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, add 20%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: Mom is a former TV/film set decorater and Dad is in the music business. We and our two young kids LOVE our cottage and all its modern amenities. We live one hour south in La Canada and come up to the house often. Our house has been featured in an Los Angeles Times Home article focusing on the creative/sensitive remodel we did respecting the charm of the cottage (of course we left the water wheel on the outside) while creating a zen oasis. New roof, new windows, new floors, feel like you're staying at a friend's newly remodeled home instead of some soulless commercial lodging establishment. We do!
Why the Owner Chose Oxnard:
We discovered Hollywood Beach through our guitar playing friend Doug Pettibone. Doug's toured with Jewel, Tracy Chapman, John Mayer, Lucinda Williams, and most recently Marianne Faithful but he grew up in Hollywood Beach and still calls it home today. The privacy, quiet, and low-key vibe appealed to us immediately as does the year-round climate. After our first walk down miles of near secluded beach (on Labor Day Weekend!) we were hooked.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Our family loves the ease that a getaway to Hollywood Beach Shack allows. Everything you need for your vacation is here, including all sheets and bath towels (just bring your swimsuits and sunscreen and personal grooming products), gorgeous new kitchen with high end appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar, 2 bathrooms and charming and rustic features like 3 original built-in sleeping bunks that accommodate 2 persons each. Our kids kick off their shoes at the front door and head for the beach right across the road, coming and going to get snacks & drinks, boogie boards, sand toys and shovels. Breakfast and lunch are usually prepared at home and dinner is breeze whether we decide to grill or go out to one of the many family-friendly eateries within walking distance. NOTE: We are defined as a 'housekeeping cottage', meaning guests leave the cottage the way they found it. The cleaning fee charged covers linen change/laundry, floor mopping, window cleaning/etc. It does not include routine kitchen clean up, dirty dishes, etc. Any additional cleaning fees will be deducted from your security deposit.
Contact us
- Primary: (818) 404-3110 (California, USA)
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - personal website
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Hollywood Beach Shack's charming exterior was retained; inside it's a zen jewel!
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Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Fireplace Room
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Cozy, original hand laid rock, gas powered fireplace. Add'l heat of course
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Cozy, romantic sleeping bedroom #2 with original sleeping bunk
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Kitchen window facing beach. The decorator owner had fun with charming details
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Sunlight fills the upstairs bedroom complemented by views of the beach
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Bdrm #3 with full-size sleeping bunks. Hang out here and watch the surf!
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Old doors lovingly re-purposed as art in spacious Master Bedroom #1!
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Safe, uncrowded, and clean are hallmarks of Hollywood Beach!
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Hollywood Beach is home to some of the best beach breaks in Southern California!
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Awesome sunset from the sand dunes finishes off a fantastic day at the beach!
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Shells, seaglass, and rock collecting on the beautiful Hollywood Beach shore!
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King Size Bed & Sitting Room with Satellite TV & wi-fi
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Gourmet Kitchen with Jenn-Air downdraft stove, new appliances and Breakfast Bar
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Spacious gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, jenn-air downdraft stove
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Alt view of bdrm #2 with globe collection. Travelers from all over love us!
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Sunny upstairs bedroom #3 w/ 2 full-size sleeping bunks and views of the beach!
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Ocean View from upstairs bedroom #3/sitting room; Views from downstairs too!
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Folk Clothespin Art in the Laundry Room! HBS is filled with delightful details!
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We retained the original door to the cottage w/ its charming seafaring details
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You and your kids will love looking for tumbled sea glass along the sandy shore!
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Average tempuratures at Hollywood Beach, Oxnard are 70 degrees!
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Delightful images of sailing ships from a book bought at a local thrift store!
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Walking along the beach...ah the simple pleasures at Hollywood Beach Shack!
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