Zen Cottage in Santa Monica

• awesome rental

  awesome rental

  • Guest Anjali I.
  • Date of stay 11/17/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  Loved this home..modern, clean, well equipped, recently updated, compact. Truly a zen experience. Location convenient to Santa Monica attractions without being overly close to the crowds. Perfect Wi fi, dvd players and TVs in all rooms. Kitchen well stocked. Washer, dryer top of the line. We went with my parents and 5 year old daughter, the layout worked out well. My daughter could sleep on the pullout couch in the living area. Owners very nice, live next door. Checked in on us and gave sugestions for restaurants in the area. I even left my flat iron behind, Jacqui was kind enough to mail it to me. Will definitely be back.

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• Surpasses Fairmont MIramar Hotel

  Surpasses Fairmont MIramar Hotel

  • Guest Eva R.
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  One must experience this piece of heaven located in the heart of Santa Monica! My family and I were able to spend time in California without giving up one ounce of comfort from our home in Weston, Florida. The spacious living areas, upscale appliances and tranquil sounds of the running water fall by the koi pond made our time a memory that will instill into our BEST VACATION category. My family and I are fortunate enough to travel across the country and abroad; Jacqui and Howard's beautiful rental has been the best we've experienced. I am not kidding when I equally compare this rental with Fairmont's Miramar Hotel and Bungalow....... The fully equipped kitchen allowed me to make home made dinners, lunches and breakfasts. The property was close to the best markets, like Trader Joes and the Co-Op as well as their local chains. Not only did I easily find the food markets, but the major attractions were literally ten minutes away! (with traffic- 11 minutes!) We were able to go to the Pier, 3rd Street Promenade and Venice Beach all in one day! You can also ask Jacqui and Howard about the best kept secret the locals love to go to: restaurants, places to hike, and nearby cities to visit. They had all of the inside information regarding the relentless I-10, which was under construction at the time of our visit. Jacqui told me what times and days exits were opening/closing, which saved me a lot of valuable time I could be using to sight see. The cleanliness of the floors, bathrooms, kitchens and linens made me feel as if I were in my own home which is the first thing I look for in a place for my family and I to stay at. This factor, in addition to the high tech of all appliances, location and exceptional taste in decor will be the reason that I will continue to book when I am visiting the West Coast.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing!

  Amazing!

  • Guest Zia B.
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  This home is just as beautiful and charming as the pictures! The entire place has been completely renovated with high end furnishings and fixtures. I was very pleased with the cleanliness and how well the property is maintained. It has centralized airconditioning but didn't need it during my stay. The huge windows looking out to trees, plants and the pond kept the room cool throughout the day and night, The home is located on a quiet street with easy access to good restaurants and grocery stores. I travelled alone but hightly recommend it even for family.

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• Tranquil Retreat

  Tranquil Retreat

  • Guest Patrick M.
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  This place is great for creative professionals like myself. I stayed here on business and I must say I was really impressed. I mostly worked in the spacious living area where the sound of the fountain/pond created such a serene environment. Other times I would bring my laptop to the outdoor patio area and work under the umbrella shade. The Wi-Fi was faster then what I can get at home AND it was free and available throughout the house and patio. The other thing I really loved was the kitchen. What fun it was cooking dinner in such a beautiful open concept kitchen. The appliances are top notch and the cupboards were stocked with everything you could need to feed a family. Even though i was here on business I left feeling relaxed, productive, and looking forward to my next stay.

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• new fave getaway

  new fave getaway

  • Guest S Mattison
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  My husband and I needed a few days away, and found this gem! Upon arrival everything was spotless, and beautiful. All the amenities were better than I could have anticipated. We will be staying at this home again in the future!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Best vacay ever

  Best vacay ever

  • Guest Sash S.
  • Date of stay 07/05/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  When I first arrived, the house was beautifully cleaned. Every amenity was even better than described. I will be staying at this house again next time I'm in Los Angles!

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Additional information about rental rates

12. Less than 30 day stay (short term stay): For a 100% refund, cancellation must be made 90 full days prior to listing's local check in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check in. For a 50% refund, cancellation must be made 30 full days prior to listing's local check in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check in. If the guest cancels less than 30 days in advance, the

Fees:

• Pet Fee: $0
• Cleaning: $100
• Property Damage Protection: $89
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

12. Less than 30 day stay (short term stay): For a 100% refund, cancellation must be made 90 full days prior to listing's local check in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check in. For a 50% refund, cancellation must be made 30 full days prior to listing's local check in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check in. If the guest cancels less than 30 days in advance, the nights not spent are not refunded. If guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent are not refunded. Greater than 30 day stay (long term stay): If the guest books a long term stay and decides to cancel the long term stay agreement before the start date, the first months payment is paid to the host in full. If the guest books a long term stay and decides to cancel the long term stay agreement during their stay, regardless of the checkout date chosen, the guest is required to pay the host for the 30 days following the cancellation date, or up to the end date of the guest's original reservation if the remaining days of the original reservation is less than 30 days. Cleaning Fee: will be refunded only if guest does not check in. Insurance Fee: Non-refundable.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.