We just moved to Venice and stayed at Laura and James' cozy home while searching for our own house in the area. This house was the perfect home base - it had everything we needed and the location is unbeatable!
The house is a comfortable 2-bed, 2-bath home with a sunroom we could use as a home office. It's a very quiet space with a fully fenced-in backyard that was perfect for our dog.
If you enjoy walking, this home is perfect. It's possible to stay here car-free, as there is so much you can access on foot. The supermarket and pharmacy were about a 10-minute walk, and if you need it, the hospital and many medical offices are within easy walking distance. Downtown Venice is just under a mile away, and Venice Beach is about 1.5 miles by foot if you take the 'scenic' route. The scenic route is gorgeous - you can walk to town through a series of parks and a botanical garden, and from downtown Venice you can stroll to the beach under a canopy of banyan trees. It's a truly gorgeous walk from the house to the beach with plenty to see and do along the way, including the Venice Museum, the library, and Venice Art Center which are all a short distance from your door. It's also a short drive to many other sights and beaches, and there are plenty of options nearby when it comes to shopping or dining.
Laura and James are great hosts. We highly recommend their lovely home, and if you're lucky enough to stay here, be sure to take a stroll up Nassau Street and its gorgeous parks.