Venice Beach guesthouse/pool/ retreat. Bike or skate to famous Venice beach. Beautiful architect's guesthouse, living room and bedroom open to tropical back yard with pool, sun decks and private stone patio.
Bedroom has queen size bed w/ Tuft and Needle matrass and French Doors that open to private patio, Living room has single bed for 3rd person and sliding doors that open to the dining area and pool. Kitchen, fully furnished, high speed internet,TV, utilities, gardener and pool service included . Pool is not heated, swimming only in the summer.
Share back yard and pool w/female architect owner and an occasional foreign student .This guesthouse is ideal for a quiet and cozy vacation for a couple or small family looking for a nice and peaceful area near the beach.
Welcome to a quiet and safe Venice neighborhood, new trendy stores and restaurants around the corner. Close to Abbot kinney bars and night life in Venice as well as new restaurants and cool stores just a block away on Lincoln Blvd. Zinque,Superba Food and Bread, Plant Based Pizza, Venice West (live music) Deus Ex Machina,The Penmar (live music) Bus stop 2 blocks away . Supermarket and Pharmacy are 4 blocks away . We are also near Santa Monica shopping on Main Street and 3rd Street Promenade and Rose Ave restaurants, night clubs and antique stores.
Play golf on PENMAR an 8 hole course at walking distance, tennis courts at walking distance are free and have lights to play at night. Try a day on a fishing boat in Marina del Rey, go to the famous free concerts on the Santa Monica Pier or the Marina Burton Chase Park in the summer. The rent includes cruiser bicycles , so you can pedal to the famous Venice beach and go on the bike path next to the ocean. Free non regulated parking on the street. No microwave,no dishwasher.
Pets are not allowed, no parties, meetings, no classes. ONLY QUIET PEOPLE , PLEASE, WE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS. No renters under 25 years old unless part of a family or agreed upon by owner. No visitors unless agreed upon by owner. No drugs, no Marihuana. The guesthouse is located at the end of the property, people that have any problem walking or need a walking stick please do not apply , as it would be difficult for you to enter and exit . No nude bathing. No diving.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Turn off heater
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
no shoes in the guesthouse, no drugs including marihuana, no one under 23 old unless agreed, no loud people, no parties, guests unless agreed w/owner.
the guesthouse is in the back of the yard, no people with walking problems. parking is on the street, no restrictions.pool has no fence , not heated.
No microwave,no dishwasher. Kitchen has a full stove and fridge. Dining area is on the private patio.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HSR19-003035
About the area
Venice
Located in Venice, this holiday home is near the beach. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Hollywood Sign are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Does VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035 on 28 May, 2026 start from S$172, 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.
Is VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is VENICE DESIGNER POOLHOUSE HSR19-003035 located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Abbot Kinney Boulevard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Marina Beach and Muscle Beach Venice are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Super cool place with awesome accomodations! Absolutely no complaints, host communication was great, location was fantastic for what we needed, and property was clean and very well appointed! Looking forward to visiting again!
Host was very friendly and helpful. She even left us a basket of fruit and a welcome card. Pool was nice , parking was on the street but no real issues there. Overall a nice stay.
This cute little pool house was in a good location, close to the beach and lots of good restaurants. The owner is a sweetheart who goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. There are lots of little touches to help make a beach vacation more enjoyable like chairs, bikes, and towels. My 10 year old liked it so much she wanted to move in!
The guesthouse is super comfortable and well equipped. You have everything you need for a quite rest after a busy day (either working or wandering around the city). A lot of nature vibes also, as you hear constant birds singing and have a squirrel visit here and there :) A lot of privacy.
Lovely property! I was so comfortable there. Very homey and relaxed. Gorgeous setting. Host is very friendly and respects privacy. Every tiny detail was taken care of, thoughtful in preparing the property for the renter. I would definitely stay here again. Super happy customer.
Barbara N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2021
Thank you Barbara! You are ALWAYS WELCOME BACK!! A FIVE STAR GUEST!!
The apartment is well located close to the beach, Venice and a few miles from Santa Monica pier. We got a super welcome package from the owner with whom we got a superb communication, and inside we found really everything we needed for cooking and toiletry. We could not use the outside area because it was cold because of the
My husband and I were visiting LA and wanted to be in a spot that would be easy to visit beaches, our friends in Santa Monica, and good food. This location delivered on all the the above! Gabriela was helpful, explicit, and incredibly kind. Our space was cozy and had the perfect outdoor seating area for morning coffee and a book! We would definitely stay here again if the chance presents itself!
Gabriela's pool cottage was just perfect - a quiet little retreat behind the main house past a pool and through a lovely garden. Cozy and sweet. Bed was comfortable, lots of light, a desk in one corner, a day bed in another, nice bathroom, kitchenette small but with all the necessary items. The space was clean and airy. Eating space is outside under a lovely arbor. Gabriela was available and friendly and responsive to all our needs. We would definitely stay here again!
We had a great stay at this cozy flat in Venice, located behind the host Gabriela’s home. The space was clean, nicely decorated, and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well-equipped, there was a heating option for cooler nights, and the Wi-Fi was reliable and fast.
The garden and small pool between the houses were beautiful and peaceful. Despite sharing the lot, it felt private and quiet.
Gabriela was incredibly welcoming and responsive. She shared great tips on what to see and the best times to visit popular spots, and even provided a small welcome basket with fruits and water. Parking on the street was easy, and the location was ideal for exploring Venice.
Note: The bedroom curtains aren’t blackout, so bring an eye mask if you’re sensitive to light.
We’d happily stay again and definitely recommend it!
Throughout our two-week stay Gabriela was fun to talk to and immediately attentive to any problems. You couldn't ask for a better hostess or neighbor. It's a cozy arrangement with her house in the frontyard and her rental cottage in the backyard with the pool in between, but it works just fine. The neighborhood is very safe, and it's a short drive to the beach, the canals and most of the sights. And you'll like Gabriela!
Great Hostess and location at Venice, anytime again
we felt very comfortable in this great apartment. Gabriela is a very friendly and warm hostess who is always there for you when you needed. the apartment is very nice and comfortably.
almost nothing is missing except kettle but that´s a small detail. in the end we would come back anytime on our next visit to LA. once again many thanks and greetings to Gabriela and all the best from Britta and Winfried
Winfried S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much! It was a great pleasure to have you as guests! You are always welcome back. I am sorry that you did not see the kettle sitting on the stove, i am happy this was not a problem. I wish you all the best!!
My wife and I stayed here four nights, visiting family in the area. It is cozy and clean and fit our needs perfectly.
A few things to note (as of Jan 2023):
- The bed may be a double rather than a queen. It felt a little small for the two of us. But it was comfy and we slept well.
- The kitchen has no microwave or dishwasher because it is so small, but has everything else you are likely to need.
- The single bed that's in the living area is okay for a short sit-down, but not for an extended period of time. I wouldn't want to sit there very long watching TV, for example.
For us, none of these things made it any less enjoyable to stay.
Ted K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2023
Thank you for your review. A few points: you were sleeping in a queen size
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jill L.
27 Jun, 2015
Piece of Heaven
Every year I come to CA to visit my best friend, who lives in WEHO, and I usually stay at a hotel. This is the first time I've stayed in a rental like this and I'm sold!! Yes, the cost is slightly more than your average hotel stay, but it's SO worth it. In a hotel all you have is your room and maybe a lounge to hang out in, but that's about it. This was a fully stocked apartment with everything you need, literally! And to top it off you also have a nice little private patio in a beautiful garden with a pool to enjoy. Gabriella is a breath of fresh air and she has great energy. She made us feel so welcome and the place was so cozy, we felt like we were home. Such a nice quiet neighborhood with all kinds of various shops to brouse through, restraunts and grocery store within walking distance. Venice Beach and the boardwalk are also pretty close and you could probably walk, but there are also bikes to use if you want, and the busses are really easy to use too - only $1.00 within the area. This was the best vacation yet and I look forward to staying at this little piece of heaven again.
Jill L.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Jason C.
4 Apr, 2017
Great house but lack of privacy
The guesthouse was amazing and beautiful with all the plants around it. The porch was a good place to just be outside and enjoy the beautiful California weather. The inside of the house is beautiful too! Gabriela, the property manager, does an amazing job keeping the place up to date and cozy. She provides everything to make this stay a great one. Although, I felt like she was watching us all the time and making sure we weren't breaking any of her "rules". Even though I had rented out the pool house we were very limited on what we could do. I felt we couldn't have music on and when my cousins came over to do a barbecue we felt like we couldn't talk or laugh or even drink. She has some bikes that she provides to go to Venice, but the chains are rusty and at any moment they are going to break in which you have to pay for the whole bike. Overall, there are some benefits in staying in somebody's backyard but the lack of privacy is something to be concerned. This was my first time renting someone's house and I will definitely find out more information on the next time because honestly, the lack of privacy is something to be concerned about.
Jason C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
dear Jason, I am so sorry you were not able to read my house description before renting my guesthouse. I put an enormous amount of effort in making everyone welcome ad feeling at home as you can see with the innumerable happy guest that wrote fabulous comments for the last 5 years. Yes, I live in the front house with my daughter as described and I ask people to respectful of the neighbors as anyone would. This is not a party house, but a nice quiet place for a couple or a small family to spend a peaceful vacation. Many thanks for letting me know the bike chains were rusty, it has been raining a lot and although they are covered the moisture have affected them, I had my maintenance person take care of it. I would have liked it ,if you had told me, so we could have fixed this right away.
Archival
6/10 Okay
9 Apr, 2013
Not quite as advertised
The guesthouse served its purpose and we enjoyed our time in CA. It is by no means a designer property with nothing to sit on in the living area other than the rather uncomfortable single bed that is laid directly on the floor. The closets have sheer curtains instead of doors. The owner asks that you remove your shoes for the "white carpet"(actually beige) to help with allergies when two resident cats continually try to enter the property. We three are all allergic to cats so it was very annoying to suffer as a result of cats having been in the guesthouse before our arrival. The setting is peaceful and the owner does respect your privacy however we were expecting to occupy the whole guesthouse and were surprised to hear the sliding door on the end of the guesthouse opening and closing early morning and late in the evening, there was somebody sleeping in that room. The street parking is ok and the bikes ride-able however all seats need replacing as they are very worn and cannot be tightened, meaning they move continually as you pedal. Finally, the property is much further from the beach than implied so guests simply must have a car or be prepared to suffer the bikes.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
dear renter
i am so so happy you had agreat time in California and were able to enjoy my quiet and peaceful guesthouse, the beautiful whisteria vine was in fool bloom just at the time you arrived !! this is a very rare present !!
i am an architect , i take very very much care about my designs. I pourpesly designed this very special guesthouse retreat with a lot of thought and very much care for the colors of the funiture, the walls and the carpeting to maximaze th ecomfort and the feeling of space and light fo rmy renters.. i did the same for 4 other houses available at homeaway and i am so proud to give every renter for the last 5 years the best possible time in Los Angeles,. I am sorry that the intentional design decisions on minimizing the clutter in the guesthouse by removing the cumbersome doors in the 8 foot closet in the bedroom and the wheels off the bedframes where not pleasing your esthetics. i do go out of my way to make every single renter as happy as i possibly can while creating a serene and peaceful environment for all to have a great vacation. i apologize, if the furniture was not what you were expecting., i was so shure that the pictures of the guesthouse depicted every detail. i will be sure to change them if they do not.
i am so greatful to you about the remark on the wobbly seat of the Schwinn bike, i had my handyman check all 6 bikes and we dicovered the one bike had a wobbly seat and also that the expensive cushion seat covers i had purchased for two other bikes are gone,.Many many thanks for pointing this out!! i now see that super nice added cushion seat covers get stolen!!
the next renters will appreciate it! all thanks to you!
about the alergies, i need to tell you that i only have one cat that has never been into the guesthouse, but i know there is a visitor coming from the neighbours and i have done everything possible to lead him away.i do not want to abuse the poor animal and i do not know if another renter before you has let this poor thing inside, just rest assured that if this ever happened, it is not on my watch. So just in case, and allthough we clean the carpet every week by hand , i do always deferr alergic people to another house with hardwood floors, since no one can guarantee that any carpeted floor is free of alergens, whether is a cat or a whisteria pollen or the blooming jasmin buds dragged in by the wind.
many many thanks for such useful remaks!
all the best
gabriela
Nous avons séjourné à la fin de notre séjour en Californie chez Gabriela , petit studio charmant au calme de l’agitation de la grande ville . Gabriela était disponible , arrangeante et bienveillante …. Elle a pu nous conseiller sur nos activités, et nous a prêté des vélos … top pour aller à la plage !
L’accès à la piscine est un plus pour les fin de journées après les excursions !
A recommander
We had a great Time in Venice Thanks to Gabriela ! House was Very clean and charming. Quiet and safe neighbourhood. We could even borrow bikes to go to the beach (20 min ride). We loved it.
My teenage son, husband, and I spent five days at this property at the end of July. Gabriela was fantastic to work with, and the property was just as described. She greeted us at check-in and even had a welcome basket with snacks waiting for us. It was a perfect location for everything we wanted to do (e.g. Warner Bros studio tour, Santa Monica pier) with everything just a short drive away. There is only street parking for the rental, but we never had any trouble finding a spot. There were also several great restaurants nearby that we were able to walk to, which was really nice. I felt very safe in the neighborhood, and we enjoyed sitting out in the backyard in the evenings. I would absolutely stay in this rental again when we come back to the area.
Emplacement idéal ! 2 pièces parfaits pour un couple ou 2 amis à Los Angeles. Cozy, fonctionnel et propre. Gabriela nous avait mis à dispo tout ce dont nous pouvions avoir besoin, y compris des brosses à dents ! Délicate attention :-) Le vélos nous ont été aussi très pratiques pour aller se balader sur Venice et Santa Monica. Nous recommandons fortement !
This place, for us, was PERFECT!! Gabriela 'got' us before we even arrived. She is so solid, very cool, delightful, thoughtful, and just present enough. I would stay with her anywhere in the world.
The pool house was ideal for us - I was traveling with my 13yo daughter and her 13yo friend. They had their sleeping/private space, I had a place to sleep. Ideal environment, they cooked for me, I choked it down, they swam as often as possible, we ALL loved having the beach bikes to cover the local area, from Marina Del Rey all the way through Santa Monica - so easy and almost flat, generally.
It was right off a main commercial corridor, and there was a highly recommended bakery/breakfast place just around the corner, a Ralph's a couple short blocks walk away, a convenience store and all sorts of funky options on foot, close at hand.
There are several car rental places less than 10 minutes walk away - this place is PERFECT! Trust Gabriela, trust me ...
Gabriela was a great hostess! Very helpful and always available if we had any requests!
The accommodation was enough for our requirements as we were out everyday exploring! The accommodation was clean and had the facilities we required! If you are after something quirky with good access to beaches and Hollywood this would be ideal. A car would be preferential at this location. We have a lovely week!
Jill C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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