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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Marina del Rey, CA

Venice Beach Boardwalk7 min walk
Venice Beach7 min walk
Abbot Kinney Boulevard3 min drive
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)21 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The facility was accurately advertised, well equipped and when a need arose mark was very responsive. It was just a shor...

Terence C.

Feb 12, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Elegant Guest House in Prestigious Silver Strand

Nestled in the resort area of the Peninsula, the most prestigious area of Marina del Rey, between Via Marina, the canal and Pacific Avenue. This upscale enclave features multi-million dollar homes, private security 24/7, beautiful landscaped walk streets, plenty of guest parking.

Steps to the beach, walking distance to world famous Venice Beach and its canals, near Santa Monica, Malibu and a short drive to Beverly Hills, just about 3 miles from LAX International Airport. Close to numerous excellent restaurants, from Michelin rated to great home cooked meals, near trendy Abbot Kinney boutiques, famous Gold's Gym.
Pet fee is $50 per week

Property manager

Mark Lewis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pet fee is $50/ week per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marina del Rey

This holiday home is located in Marina Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Marina del Rey, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Kia Forum and Petersen Automotive Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Check out an event or a game at SoFi Stadium, and consider making time for Hollywood Walk of Fame, a top attraction not to be missed. Power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Marina del Rey, CA

What's nearby

Venice Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk
Venice Beach - 7 min walk
Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 3 min drive
Santa Monica Pier - 9 min drive
Santa Monica Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Expo/Bundy Station - 10 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 22 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dear Jane's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬15 min walk
‪Venice Whaler - ‬15 min walk
‪Concierge Lounge - ‬18 min walk
‪Fisherman's Village - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Guest House in Prestigious Silver Strand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Guest House in Prestigious Silver Strand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Guest House in Prestigious Silver Strand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Guest House in Prestigious Silver Strand located?

Located in Marina Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Venice Beach Boardwalk and Venice Beach. Santa Monica Beach is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Terence C.

12 Feb 2024

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

Everything we needed

The facility was accurately advertised, well equipped and when a need arose mark was very responsive. It was just a short walk to the beach and a long walk to the food shops if you don't have a car, but ride share prices were fine.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huw H.

16 Jan 2023

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

Great Holiday

Great Location, Great property.

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene C.

6 June 2024

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

Perfect

Great location Immaculate and well appointed Mark was a great host

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

16 May 2024

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

Mini Vacation

This was the most efficient, accommodating, restful vacation we have had. The apartment was lovely, complete and had everything we needed and didn't know we needed. Thank you Mark for making such a really nice place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

秀昭八.

7 May 2024

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

2024 ロサンゼルスベニスビーチ

静かな場所でビーチにも近くて楽しい休暇になりました。

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R.

23 Apr 2024

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

Thanks

The beach is around , it was lovely to see the pasig ocean …

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

14 Feb 2024

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

LA sightseeing

We were visiting our daughter who is going to school at the American Film Institute in the Hollywood Hills so we wanted something close, but would also give us a base point if we wanted to spend time near the Ocean. The neighborhood was very nice and it was a short walk to the Ocean. It was helpful to have a designated parking space too! I just wish the rental car company hadn't switched us to a Minivan as the spot is rather narrow. I had to let my wife out to get into the unit so I could park with enough room for me to get out of the car.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

3 Jan 2024

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

Great place to stay in Marina del Rey!

We stayed for a week during Christmas. This guest house is immaculately clean and well-appointed with everything we needed. It's in a great location on a quiet street adjacent to the walking trails along Ballona lagoon and it's a 5 minute walk to the beach. The carport is small but as long as you don't have a large vehicle like a full-size SUV or pickup truck you'll be fine. Mark was a great host and immediately responded to our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

22 Nov 2023

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

Perfect for our short stay!

The property was in a quiet neighborhood, great location and was as advertised! We would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry E., Calgary, Canada

15 Nov 2023

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

Fantastic property in fantastic location

This guest suite was clean and designed well. Bed, bedding and pillows were great. Ceiling fan helped cool the bedroom at night with window open (no need for aircon in November). Comfortable couch and tv with well stocked kitchen. Easy access to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

4 Oct 2023

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

California trip

The property was as described in the online listing and Mark was a great host. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to other couples coming to this area.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

26 Sept 2023

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

Marina Del Ray get away

Loved this location and will definitely be back! We were in town to visit our daughter who lives in Culver but wanted a less city feel. This location was great in proximity to her and being able to walk our dogs. The surrounding area was perfect for that. Us & our pups very much enjoyed the location & scenery. Very quiet property. Loved our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F., Helena, MT

30 Aug 2023

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

Great beach apartment

This place is a great little apartment tucked in a nice quite neighborhood. It only took us 8 minutes to walk to the beach. I think we were about 15 minutes to walk down to the restaurants and market on Washington (two for one drinks from 4-8 every day at Cabo Cantina!). The location is great for going to and from LAX and SoFi Stadium. I think we were only 30 minutes to SoFi on event nights, one on Friday and one on Sunday. The place was well equipped with everything we needed. We cooked breakfast every morning. We definitely recommend and would stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark B.

28 July 2023

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

Wonderful Place and Host

Mark Lewis is a tremendous host! The accommodations were exactly as described and his attention to detail is amazing! Fantastic area of LA, beautiful path to waterfront

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

20 July 2023

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

Amazing location

Vary clean and comfortable. Beautiful location,quiet, everything provided to enjoy your stay. We will definitely make this our place to stay any time in Marina Del Ray. Walking distance to Venice Beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle O.

14 July 2023

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#1 Most Beautiful vacation rental

I can’t wait to go back!! The experience was perfect beautiful home and area . I loved the trail it is just right next door to take a walk and stop to see all the unique flowers,roses and plants are unreal and to be so close to the beach is what I was looking for !!.Mark is so inviting and kind it was hard to leave I most definitely will be planning my next trip with Mark!!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

9 Feb 2023

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

Fantastic!

We really enjoyed our two-week stay at Mark's condo. The condo space is so well laid out, with the bedroom completely separate from the living room and kitchen. The back patio and garden is charming and features a beautiful waterfall. We loved the residential feel of the area, as it is off the beaten path a bit but very close to the Venice boardwalk, with its many shops and restaurants. We easily cycled and walked to Trader Joe's and Ralphs. Best of all, host Mark is welcoming and accommodating. We appreciated both him as our host, and his beautiful condo.

Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

28 Dec 2022

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

Would definitely recommend

Great location in beautiful Marina Del Rey with a private garden and waterfall for a Zen experience. Close to Venice for shopping on Abbot Kinney. Short walk to the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

23 Dec 2022

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

Nice neighborhood, an easy walk to the beach!

Mark's place worked very well for our stay in Marina Del Rey, and he was a most gracious host. He responded promptly to our questions before booking, to a request upon check-in, and made sure we were comfortable while he had some heater repair taken care of. The rental apartment is on the ground floor; it is small and refrigerator space is limited, but it had everything we needed. There is a very nice patio, well shaded so it helps keep the unit cool. We would recommend Mark's place to others and hope to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicole W., Highlands Ranch, CO

6 Oct 2022

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

Awesome Location!

First let me say I own a property and use VRBO. And I grew up a couple of towns over. Location is convenient to silver strand, ocean, main strand, Venice Beach and everything the South Bay has to offer. It’s a small comfy first floor condo . Comfy bed and couch. Nice small kitchen. No dishwasher, half size refrigerator. It’s decked out with most of the cooking items I needed. Great coffee maker and coffee pods were provided. Which was really nice. The unit has air conditioning included throughout the whole building. The unit has access to a really nice patio with a water feature that is for the whole building. The unit has a parking spot which fit my Subaru Outback, but it’s not going to fit any vehicle larger than that. The owner was very nice, and lives in the building. He greeted us upon arrival even though it was late at night, and there was a nice welcoming form letter. The book of information inside is great for WiFi and access codes. The unit has a physical key entry , not an electronic secret code entry. The front door is glass and it has a sturdy front screen door. The rear french doors are glass as well that lead to the water feature patio. The unit was clean, but has a mold/mildew smell in the cabinet to the left of the closet in the bedroom. The unit is dark without the lights on, there are small windows on the outside wall. There is a fan and a ceiling fan in the bedroom. There are security cameras all around the outside of the building. When booking the unit there is no refund for any reason, and I needed to due to job. Upon arrival the owner notified us that one of the days we would be without power due to city maintenance. But if there is no electrical then nothing works in the whole unit. No hot shower. I mean nothing. And the power was off from the morning for about 6 hours. The owner did end up refunding half of the day cost for us. Which I really appreciated. Then the other item was that a person came right up to the glass door and jiggled the door handle to apparently come in. The first time I blew it off. The second time my daughter and I were watching TV and a person came up and jiggled the glass door handle and not shyly and then stood there for a good minute. We could see the shadow of a person through the glass door. I did not open it. I asked the owner was that you? He said, no. And then said Bizarre. We packed up and left a day early. The owner did end up refunding us that last night stay. Which I appreciated.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

17 Sept 2022

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

All we needed

Wie beschrieben, gerne wieder :)

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra H., 8080 S Seacrest Dr Vero Beach, FL. 32963

8 Sept 2022

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

Excellent location and comfy accommodations

One of our best VRBO experiences! Mark communicated with us immediately upon reserving the guest house. Easiest check in! The guest house was very comfortable, stylishly decorated and went above and beyond with the little things that make the stay so enjoyable (toiletries, clothes hamper, well stocked kitchen, even "to go" cups for bringing your coffee on a beach walk!). Best location in Marina del Rey.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O., Portland, OR

29 Aug 2022

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

Excellent stay

There isn't anything I can say that hasn't been said already by all of the previous guests. Mark was a gracious host from start to finish. His property was clean, had everything we needed, and in a perfect location for us to explore nearby attractions. I would most definitely stay here again. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you, Mark.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great place

Fantastic location, easy check in and very comfortable

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

15 Aug 2022

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Perfect tranquil getaway in LA

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a week and had delightful time. The location was ideal - a 5 min walk from the beach but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of Venice beach restaurants. We especially loved the backyard patio with fountain. We would definitely return? Thanks, Mark!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Lewis

Why they chose this property

I chose to buy a vacation property in Marina Del Rey because I moved here a couple of years ago and really enjoy living here. Although I’m busy during the week, there’s always something to explore on the weekends. I love being close to the beach and the ocean, the neighborhood with all the flowers and hummingbirds is very beautiful. I want to share this experience with visitors from all over the country and the world and let them have unique vacations.