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Enchanting Duplex | Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach

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Ocean View from the front of the house on 44th Street.
A coastal street with residential buildings, parked cars, and a yellow off-road vehicle.
Ocean View from the front of the house on 44th Street.
A white building with a spiral staircase, a resident parking sign, and a parked white car.
A two-story building with a garage door, a small front porch, and a staircase leading to the second floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to El Segundo Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Place, Manhattan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Segundo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Manhattan Beach

Located in Sand Section, a neighbourhood in Manhattan Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Redondo Beach Pier and Santa Monica Pier 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 Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Manhattan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Segundo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elegance Boutique Spa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dockweiler State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪The Slice & Pint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Tarasco Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Enchanting Duplex | Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Duplex | 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is wonderful—close to the ocean, with peekaboo ocean views and the ocean breeze coming through the windows. The house gets lots of natural light and is exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The bed and pillows are very comfortable, and having beach chairs and umbrellas available was very handy. I also appreciated the lockbox for the key, so there’s no need to carry it with you when you go out.I took a Lyft from LAX. You really don’t need a car here. It’s easy to get around on foot, by bike -- or by scooter or e-bike, as some of the streets are steep.Most of all, the host was excellent. From my questions before booking through my stay, she was consistently prompt, professional, thoughtful, and caring in her communication. She clearly cares about both the house and the experience of her guests, and that made a real difference in my stay.
Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice location for LA adventures!

Loved staying here! Clean, quiet, well-equipped villa very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thanks, Laura! It's always great to receive feedback from guests about their stay. We spent a long weekend at our place in Manhattan Beach mid-February and had a hard time leaving. It is a truly magical city!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Norman, the pleasure was all ours! I hope you had a wonderful visit with your family. Thank you for taking care of the place. We look forward to hosting you and Elle again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thanks, Jeannie! We also love walking on The Strand down to the Manhattan Beach pier and eating dinner at our favorite restaurant "The Strand House" while watching the sunset over the ocean. Life is good!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thanks, Chris! Glad you enjoyed your stay. One of the favorite features of our place is the proximity to the LAX airport - only 10 minutes by taxi. After a long flight, the last thing you want to do is fight LA traffic to your destination.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thanks so much, Karen. Glad to hear you had a fabulous time. We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Chris: I'm so sad to read your review and wished you would have allowed me the opportunity to make things right during your stay. Unfortunately, the weather in LA this summer has been a bit warmer than usual. I will plan to replace the portable fans. I will also install a portable AC unit in the master bedroom. And yes, the property was built in 1932 so the stairs are a bit steep. Note to our future guests: Our VRBO page includes 30+ pictures of the property (including the stairs) and a video walk thru of the entire apartment. Please peruse our entire page before booking and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Andrew: I am dually disappointed and shocked by your review. Disappointed because I consider myself the type of host that is very responsive and more than willing to go above and beyond to make sure all of our guests have an enjoyable stay. It's truly unfortunate you didn't have a better experience. Had I known that the air temperature was unacceptable, I would have happily installed the window AC unit that is available for all guests. I regularly check the weather and personally felt that the forecasted 72 degree high and 64 degree low was ideal. Lastly, I'm shocked that you included rude comments about our long term tenant's choice to rent a lovely 1 bedroom apartment by the beach. She is a fabulous guest that has lived with us for over 5 years. She is quiet and always on the go, either working offsite or playing at the beach. When she is at the property, she thoroughly enjoys meeting all of the amazing international guests that we've hosted for the past 15+ years. Hence, the 45+ five star reviews.
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10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and comfortable place

I stayed with my 2 small kids for 2 weeks. The apartment has everything you would need including parking & laundry! Check in and check out could not have been easier. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great location welcoming home well equipped kitchen wonderful shower very comfortable bed

We highly recommend for couples whether business trip or leisure. The Main bedroom is perfect the second is below with stairs and not great if you have small children but a single adult in your group would be fine. The host Jeanette is amazing - so very pleasant helpful and always available by text /cell phone - you will not find a better VRBO host. And the location is only a short walk down your street to the beach; generous supply of beach towels etc.We strolled along the promenade to Manhattan pier; other restaurants a walk away. The duplex is quiet and it is safe laundry easy access below the duplex and really friendly neighbourhood. Overall, is as it is described an enchanting Spanish Duplex; superb space to work and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
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