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Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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View of the Manhattan Beach Pier from "The Strand" on a typical sunny day.
Ocean View from the front of the house on 44th Street.
Living room with ocean view and gas fireplace
Walk through the archway and up the stairs to the front door
Living room w/leather sectional, laptop workstation, 55" smart TV & color printer

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Place, Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Place, Disneyland® Resort
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach

Wake up to the sound of waves crashing on the beach and relish the fabulous perfect sunny weather and laid back attitude that Southern California is famous for. The beach is a few steps away and there are great restaurants within walking distance. The Strand sidewalk runs north and south for 26 miles along the beach. If you like to be active, you won't need a car!

Our cozy duplex was built in 1932 and has been remodeled over the past decade. We are excited about sharing our home with you!

I am not available for a personal tour of the property during check in but am always available to answer any questions via email, text, or phone call. Please review the house manual and house rules before your arrival and remember to bring your entry instructions.

The apartment is located in a charming Los Angeles suburb called North Manhattan Beach. It is within walking distance to the ocean, local restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful despite the homes being located close together (as in all beach communities). The locals gather at the end of every day on the Strand, to watch the sunset together. There is a definite cohesiveness to the community, which adds a nice sense of security and peace.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
No late parties or playing loud music after 8pm
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must sign Renter Agreement. Minimum age of primary renter must be 28 years old.
Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the property (inside or outside the apartment). Quiet enjoyment of the premises is from 8pm to 8am everyday.
Older plumbing alert - Do not put any food scraps or grease down the kitchen drain and DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper in the bathroom.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No late parties or playing loud music after 8pm
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Manhattan Beach

Located in Sand Section, a neighborhood in Manhattan Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Santa Monica Pier and Westwood Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or BMO Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Manhattan Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Venice Beach - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • SoFi Stadium - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 26 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 35 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Crypto.com Arena - 35 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jame Enoteca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Tarasco Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rock & Brews - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sausal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pancho's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach on Apr 23, 2026 start from $189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach located?

Located in Sand Section, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Manhattan Beach and El Segundo Beach. Dockweiler State Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Nice location for LA adventures!

Loved staying here! Clean, quiet, well-equipped villa very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Awesome Location, cute house

Efficient, cute house so close to one of the Best Beaches I've been at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

Great place - great location

My wife and I could not have been more pleased with this lovely beach house. All the amenities you could want in a house. Fully stocked kitchen, towels, beautifully appointed. Perfect for a stay in the Manhattan Beach area. Looking forward to staying there on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

Great spot.

A wonderful old home with heaps of character. Very deco on the outside and updated on the inside. Loved our walks on the strand down to the pier every morning. Jeanette is a lovely host who made everything easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Germantown, Tn

Phenomenally Comfortable accommodations and location

We absolutely loved our stay on Manhattan Beach! A ton to do within walking distance and extremely close to airport and much more that kept us out of the LA traffic. Owner communicated extremely well and very helpful. Has a packet for you that makes it very clear on all passwords and how to everything. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

January at the strand

The apartment is comfortable and user friendly. Filtered water, Nespresso machine, towels galore, the list of reasons why the week was exceptional is longer than I can write. Jeanette was responsive and speedy in her support while we stayed in the apartment. Walking in and around the area was a highlight for us. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Great Manhattan Beach location

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in El Porto. The location is perfect for beach time, plus exploring LA. The house is adorable, and great for a family of four. It is nicely appointed and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking pans and tools. There were also restaurants a quick walk away. El Tarasco's was one of my favorite spots when I was in college, and that was the first place we went to eat. As a coffee lover, I really appreciated the Nespresso machine. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, and you can always ride a bike down to Hermosa beach if you want a little bit more action. Next time we will need to stay for two weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Fantastic location 1 block to the beach!

We couldn't have been more comfortable in this home away from our home! The property is a 1 minute walk to the beach and 5-10 minute walk to a bunch of little restaurants in North Manhattan Beach. The apartment is just like the photos and description. Perfectly maintained and extremely clean! It has really cute beach decor, and extra touches like beach chairs, beach towels and a boogie board. The kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. The owners were always quick to respond to any questions we had. Since the weather was unusually hot during our stay, the owners installed an AC unit in the master bedroom. We felt so lucky to be able to stay in such a lovely home. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great spot close to the beach!

6/10 Okay

Chris Q.

Disappointing

Jeanette was very responsive, but the property was disappointing. After the fact I guess we could have deduced from the photos that there were steps inside the unit, but had no idea that the secondary bedroom was down an inconvenient set of uneven steps. While one can sit on the couch and see the ocean, the building next door blocks the ocean breeze. Even with day time temperatures between 75 and 80 while we were there, the living room - and especially the kitchen - was uncomfortably hot by early afternoon and didn't cool down until well after dark. Luckily I brought a tower fan with me because the small window fan was totally inadequate to help, in addition to being so noisy that I was afraid it was on its last legs. I can't even imagine what it would be like with temperatures in the 80's. The beds were comfortable and the ceiling fan in the master and the larger table fan in the downstairs bedroom made sleeping bearable. Not much within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ute T., Wyk Germany

The apartment was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped.

The property is located only one block from the beach on the north end of MB called El Porto. Easy access to major malls and shopping areas. Ten minutes drive to the major shops and restaurants of MB. Parking in front is very nice, important as parking is otherwise a pain. The separated beach pedestrian and bike paths make for enjoyable use for everyone. It’s a typical beach house with some very amateurish carpentry, uneven steps, cabinets that don’t open all the way, etc, but well equipped with a small kitchen eating area, comfy living room with TV and desk. The main queen bedroom with a comfortable bed is small but plenty of storage space and a 2nd flat screen TV. Bathroom is again small but has nice shower with various outlets. The 2nd bedroom is downstairs with a single bed, good for storage. I had only two drawbacks. The owners live in Florida so any difficulty has to be resolved over email, phone or text. Response time was quite good but laborious. For example, we had trouble getting the tv to play which an on-site owner could have probably resolved in minutes. And the cable company offerings didn’t include a single sports channel, something the owner didn’t know. The other drawback (which is clearly stated on the website) is the lack of anywhere to sit outside All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would easily recommend.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Andrew F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location Enchanting not so much

The house was very satisfactory but after a couple days problems begin to develop. The first being the lack of air flow in the house even with both included fans running and all the windows open the house gets very hot this was frustrating as the property owner stated air conditioning was going to be installed in a 2018 reply of a review. Next the house was littered with dog hair which was a surprise considering this was a pet free rental this was brought to the owner's attention with no compensation. The lack of blinds in the front windows is also a problem with the neighbors across the street being able to see directly into the house. Next the outside Lounge area is detached from immediate access to the house and requires going around the front of the house to the back. The shared propane BBQ in this area is very frustrating to use especially for a person who barbecues frequently there are highly flammable decorations directly next to this barbecue along with a white rug underneath the barbecue. This was laid out by someone who does not use a barbecue grill. The lounge area is sandwiched between the back buildings and offers no View other than concrete for 360 degrees. Along with that you are in front of multiple windows of the downstairs tenant while being in that area along with the tenants front door. The downstairs tenant is the worst factor in this rental. They were intrusive and confrontational over shared spaces including laundry areas. This can be expected though considering certain life choices would put someone in a small rental underneath a vacation house. Whereas you would become jaded towards people constantly vacationing above you The owners response will include promises to fix certain things. Or the boilerplate response of sympathy or empathy, case in point previous response falsities such as air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Great place!

We love staying at this charming, well-equipped, clean place so close to the beach and restaurants, etc. Can’t wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

Great for a homey long term stay. Well set up for WFH. Some great local spots to walk to and of course the distance to the beach is unmatched.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

roselyn t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Very nice well situated property. Nice neighborhood. Close to beach and other amenities Comfortable place with nice accommodations. Close quarters but quiet friendly neighborhood Felt safe Only caveat was parking. Spaces are fine for two cars but with small suv as I have and another car it is difficult to maneuver a park Will definitely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

My stay at this wonderful property was all and more than I hoped for. The property has everything needed in every room from a fully equipped kitchen to a delightful shower in the bathroom and perfect dinning and living room furnishings. For me, the location was out of this world- a short walk to a fantastic long bike pat, the delightful Strand walking path by numerous beautiful gardens and a beautiful beach. A fantastic experience
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Stay!

We stayed for the month of February. Jeanette was terrific in all ways as is her home. It was truly a delight to spend time in this charming home and we hope to be back again! Great location and a delight to see and visit the ocean every day.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beach home

I stayed here for a month with my three college aged kids while they were on winter break. We spent time surfing, relaxing, reading and cooking. The location is ideal, having parking is a luxury and Jeanette’s home is well equipped if you like to cook! We want to come back!
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California Beach Living

This is an amazing property, close to the beach and with everything you need for a perfect beach vacation. Manhattan Beach/El Porto is also very conveniently located in the South Bay with easy access (with a car) to LAX, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, etc. for short trips, shopping, and sightseeing. The parking right in front of the property is a huge plus. Jeanette is a great host. We are looking very much forward to our next stay. Thank you!
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Monument, Colorado

Relaxing nice place

Nice quiet location with ocean view, cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Spring Break with Family of 4

Quiet location, fabulous view, very clean, wonderful amenities. Jeannette wrote a great visitors guide and responded immediately to any questions. We have been to the area many times and would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaidean B.

Great location!

House was perfect for our visit. Great location close to the beach. Jeanette was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph I.

Beach house

We had an awesome visit. Jeanette was most responsive even though she was on vacation herself. The location was terrific, very close to the strand. The apartment had everything that was listed in the vrbo write up. We appreciatie her communicating with our daughter to make our visit more comfortable. We will come back again, hopefully.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Great location and perfect setup for a family of 4. We really enjoyed our stay!

Jeanette was very accommodating and the property was well maintained. Very comfortable for our family of 4 and the location was great! Loved opening the windows and hearing the waves come in. Looking forward to our next trip to manhattan beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Just what we expected

Manhattan Beach and the property were exactly as advertised. Jeanette was an incredibly responsive and solicitous host, responding to my incessant questions within minutes. Although she was on the other coast during our visit, she helped with all of our needs including expanding her cable subscriptions so that her TV included sports channels! The place is tight for two kids over 14 - our 16 and 20 year-olds did battle over who would take the trundle. But the house provides a lot of bang for the buck.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Very quaint and cozy, with a nice view of ocean waves. We could hear the surf every night too.

Loved it, and hope to be back. It is in a perfect location, and you can walk everywhere. Love the tasty restaurants and diners too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jeanette Ferrera

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My husband and I currently live bi-coastally - we spend most of the year in Florida and head out to our Manhattan Beach bungalow in the summer. The rest of the year, we like to share our beach pad with other families either relocating to the area, on extended vacations or short business contracts. We are excited about sharing our home with you!

Why they chose this property

I moved to the South Bay of Los Angeles in 1999 and immediately fell in love with the city. The locals are fantastic. The lifestyle is perfect. After working long hours during the week, I parked my car on Friday and it wouldn't move all weekend. I have great memories of rollerblading on the Strand with my 2 dogs. Meeting up with friends to eat & drink at local restaurants. The weather is spectacular and the beaches are beautiful.

What makes this property unique

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