Ocean View Santa Monica Canyon Home -Walk to Beach.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167.2 sq m

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291 Amalfi Dr, Santa Monica, CA, 90402

Santa Monica Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Santa Monica Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Venice Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Fantastic tree top and whitewater ocean views are yours for the asking. Our 2 level family home is nestled in the exclusive Santa Monica Canyon known its tranquility and fabulous flora and fauna just a short walking distance to the Pacific Ocean. Only minutes away from downtown Santa Monica with incredible, shopping, farmer's markets, theaters, restaurants, and world famous pier. This charming house is perfect for entertaining with an open flow feeling and lots of natural light, hardwood floors and a cool ocean breeze that keeps the temperature comfortable all year long. There are four Redwood trees on the property and an enormous ocean view deck that is furnished with tables and chairs for outdoor dining as well as lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun.
Each room has French doors opening out to either the garden or deck with canyon and ocean views. About 5 houses away in either direction are hidden steps leading down towards the beach (a 5 minute walk) and wonderful local restaurants. The other set leads up one more level towards Rustic Canyon Park which boasts a shaded playground, tennis courts, basketball, baseball and a local pool.
This cook's country style kitchen is fully equipped for entertaining with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. There is a separate laundry room with washer and dryer plus gas burning fireplaces in both the master and living room.
This is a very child friendly home. Utilities, Gas fireplaces, air conditioning, heat, Streaming TVs, stereo, Sonos hookup, FIOS high speed WiFi, gas BBQ and garage parking for one vehicle ( sedans and average size SUVs). Please note that this is not a party house. No parties allowed. It is a VERY quiet residential neighborhood.

Keywords: blocks to beach, canyon views . Ocean view. whitewater view. retreat. Downtown accessible. Santa Monica. Beach. Mountain adjacent. Prime shopping area. Best restaurants. Kid friendly. Open air. 600 ft deck. Walk to beach.

Property manager

Bader Howar

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 42

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Deck is not childproof-internal stairwell

Events

No events allowed

Quiet neighborhood & respect for neighbors please.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on premises

Noise complaints from neighbors for music or loud outdoor conversations after 10 pm not permitted

To maintain cleanliness of property, guests staying 25 plus days will be charged additional cleaning fees or have my cleaners come during their stay.

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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

Note from host: Quiet neighborhood & respect for neighbors please.

Long-term renters welcome

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 HSR23-000757

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Monica

Located in Santa Monica Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

Santa Monica Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Third Street Promenade - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Ocean Avenue - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Santa Monica Pier - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Venice Beach - 18 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

26th Street/Bergamot Station - 8 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gracias Señor - ‬5 min drive
‪Back on the Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
‪Palisades Garden Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
‪Primo Passo Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Santa Monica Canyon Home -Walk to Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Santa Monica Canyon Home -Walk to Beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Santa Monica Canyon Home -Walk to Beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Santa Monica Canyon Home -Walk to Beach. located?

Located in Santa Monica Canyon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

6 Dec 2024

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

Lovely home, quiet neighborhood and excellent host

My family and I had a great time in Santa Monica celebrating Thanksgiving at this home. The home is beautifully maintained and very cozy. Our grandkids loved the games, the adults loved being together in the living room and the deck. All of us enjoy walking and the home is in a very walkable neighborhood and close to the beach. Our hostess was easy to reach and provides lots of information about the area. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

29 Aug 2024

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

An amazing home in rustic canyon!

We LOVED our stay in this warm and charming house in rustic canyon with ocean views from the deck and incredible breezes through the open doors! Our host Bader was so thoughtful in what is provided in the house and in enabling us to check in earlier and leave later if that was helpful. The location enabled us to not drive as much as We just walked to the beach. Would love to stay there again when we are in town.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary K.

9 Aug 2024

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

Seaside comfort in LA

This beautiful, eclectic home is located in a quiet neighborhood with great views of the ocean. The home was easy to access and a great base for our vacation. The home is very well appointed with dish ware and cooking utensils. Bader was great to communicate with and very responsive. Traveling with two young kids, I found that the hilly neighborhood was a bit of a challenge for scooters and strollers. We had to go the long route most of the time as the stairs were not easy to navigate with a stroller. But, this comes with the extreme positive of great canyon views of the ocean. This property was a great base for our trip and Bader was great to provide family-friendly recommendations for me and my kiddos.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

7 Aug 2024

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

Magical stay in Santa Monica

Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) stayed at this property for a week. The property was immaculately presented, all variables had been thought of. We felt at home as soon as we walked through the door. Location-wise this was exactly what we wanted as we planned to spend most of our time in the Santa Monica area and the coast. It was very easy to access the coastal routes as well as the Blvds leading to Hollywood/Beverly Hills and the Getty Center.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

8 July 2024

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful property! Great stay! Awesome host!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

1 Dec 2023

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

Great Place

Great house. Tons of room for our family. Back deck had views of the ocean and Rustic Canyon. Great location for exploring. Less than a 2 mile run to will rogers state park or 5 minutes to the beach. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN C.

19 Nov 2023

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

Lovely home in Santa Monica

This was our second visit to this clean and comfortable home in Santa Monica. The neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Host is very responsive. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN C.

14 Sept 2023

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

Charming home convenient to the Palisades and Malibu

My husband and I stayed here for five nights while visiting family in Westwood. The neighborhood is quiet, yet convenient to PCH and other main streets. The house was very clean; kitchen well equipped. Beds were very comfortable. The host responds quickly to any question. We will definitely book this location again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim t.

1 Sept 2023

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

Amalfi

Host was very helpful and communicated well. Place was very well equipped. Quality furniture. Great view of the ocean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

22 Aug 2023

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

Couldn't be happier!

The whole experience and stay was truly fabulous and we wouldn't hesitate to book again. The property location and layout are terrific and in addition Bader as host makes every effort to create a welcoming relaxed environment. Thank you Bader !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

8 July 2023

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

Wonderful atmosphere in and out

Beautiful property, exactly as portrayed on VRBO site. Fully equipped for cooking. Host went well above and beyond by retrieving a piece of jewelry we left behind and making arrangements to return it. Bed linens were wonderful .

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda d.

26 Feb 2023

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

Perfect Santa Monica experience

This is a charming house, spotless, comfortable, well-outfitted with a gorgeous deck, view of the ocean, surrounded by birds and trees. The location is great: 7 minute walk to Ocean Blvd overlooking the ocean or about 10 minutes to walk right on the beach. There are restaurants, grocery stores, Starbucks, shopping--everything you need nearby. It made me wish I lived there. We had two sets of houseguests--a couple and then our family. There was plenty of room, and everyone loved it. Bader, our host, could not have been more attentive. The house already had everything we needed, but she was quick to answer any questions and was always attentive. Great experience all around.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful stay

The house was amazing and the owners were so kind.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

22 Aug 2022

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

A Perfect Stay

This is a beautiful and comfortable home with an amazing ocean view and wonderful deck/patio spaces. We loved that it was so relaxing and quiet but also walking distance to a nice shopping/restaurant area and to the beach. The host makes everything very easy! It was hard to leave and we hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luz L., San Antonio, Texas

19 Aug 2022

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

Santa Monica Hills

Our family of 6 really enjoyed our stay. It was conveniently located right up the hill from the beach & walking distance to several eateries. Very cute and inviting home with a beautiful view of the ocean. Would love to rent again for future trips.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

10 July 2022

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

Perfect place to stay.

My family and I have had a wonderful experience staying here. Wonderful homely property. Great location & fantastic host. The views are amazing & the home has everything you could need and a short walk to the beach. It has been the holiday of a lifetime for us and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

23 Apr 2022

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

Outstanding stay

Absolutely fantastic stay at this property. House is beautiful inside and out….complete with ocean view! Owner was outstanding and made sure everything was in place for a perfect stay. Would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

12 Apr 2022

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

Staying at a home away from home

Truly a great place to stay, short walk to the beach and local spots, easy for Ubers etc to find, central to many things in between Santa Monica, Hollywood/BH, and Malibu, and very relaxing. Host was very communicative and no issues with check in and out process. House felt like staying at a friends, immaculate views and a beautiful garden for a peaceful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent P., Chicago, IL

19 Aug 2021

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

Great home in fantastic location

My family and I stayed at Bedar’a place during a recent visit to Santa Monica and it was superb. Great spacious clean home in the Santa Monica canyons, sits up on a hill with views of the beach and ocean. Easy walking access to beach. We spent a good amount of time just enjoying the deck area. Great overall experience with easy check in, well supplied kitchen, comfortable beds, nice furniture and appliances. Just really top notch all around.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

8 Aug 2021

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

“Humming bird haven”

My family & I stayed at Bader’s lovely home & enjoyed her beautiful landscaping & gardens & watching all the humming birds while we sat on the porch drinking our coffee. It felt so remote, yet so close to everything & a short walk to the beach. Very clean & lots of accommodations. We had a wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Bridgewater, USA

28 July 2021

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

Paradise

I can’t fully express how we loved every last inch of the house, the gardens, the view and the neighborhood. In the Morning when I’d have coffee on the deck if see hummingbirds. At night while i watched the stars come out I’d see an owl. The house is solid and decorated on a way that you feel right at home. The host was attentive and checked in frequently, nothing went wrong while we were there. Everything is fully stocked to cook, just go to the Ralph’s up the hill in the Pacific Palisades and get what your family needs and you’ll start to imagine that you’re lucky enough to live there. I hope to return several more times in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

30 Apr 2019

Beautiful views. Charming gardens.

Lovely, comfortable house in most beautiful part of LA. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna M., Chicago, IL USA

3 Mar 2019

Great, confortable house in a great location

This was our first longer-term house rental so we were nervous about it, but everything about this experience was first-rate. The location is very well-suited for anyone looking to concentrate on the West Side-Santa Monica part of L.A. Avid walkers, we loved the house's relative proximity to the beach and to Santa Monica's Palisades Park. As for the house itself - it was very bright, inviting and comfortable, with a well-furnished kitchen, attractive and comfortable bedrooms and living spaces, and roomy deck spaces (unfortunately we visited during an uncharacteristically cool and wet winter, so could not take advantage of the decks as often as we'd have liked. We took full advantage of the fireplaces, though). The house easily accommodated the two of us, along with a few visitors who passed through during our one-month stay. A one-car attached garage took care of us, but on-street parking is pretty limited so visitors typically had to park a half-block or so away. The owner was very friendly and responsive, both before our stay (answering questions, giving advice on local matters), and while we were there, even coming over quickly once when a power outage hit, followed by immediately ordering and sending over an emergency lantern in case it happened again. We would definitely stay here again. Many thanks, Bader!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francisco T., Pacifica, USA

27 Sept 2018

Couldn't be better

We had a great time at Bader's house. Everything exactly as described, awesome location, very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and I could go on and on. So many great things to mention about this property. This house doesn't feel like a rental, but truly as a home away from home. I highly recommend staying at Bader's house in the Santa Monica Canyon. We certainly will do so again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

13 Sept 2016

Feels like home but better.

The beds are amazing and I the sheets are too! A real cooks kitchen and Ocean View.. I never want to leave. Love this place.

About the host

Hosted by Bader Howar

I'm a studio photographer with two sons, one grown and living in the Pacific Northwest and the other is in college here in the area. We are extremely fortunate to live in such an ideal location next to the beach. I spend a lot of my free time playing tennis, beach volleyball, and entertaining in my home.

Why they chose this property

When I first discovered Santa Monica Canyon I knew that I could live here forever. It is a small and friendly community Surrounded by greenery with hidden steps and various levels of the small canyon to explore. It is completely unlike any other area in Los Angeles. It feels very remote tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet downtown Santa Monica and Venice are minutes away and downtown L.A.and Hollywood and all the city has to offer is within a hours drive. Truly the best of both worlds!

What makes this property unique

On certain days one can hear the sound of waves breaking as they roll up the canyon. Other unique benefits are the tropical parrots singing in my trees and as well as hawks soaring above. I love that we can walk to the beach and great restaurants and pubs and have such easy access to some of the best hikes in the area. Santa Monica has a fantastic bus system for those who don't have access to a car or use Uber or Lift.

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