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Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 383.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Los Angeles, CA
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Guest room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista

Step back in time Mad Men-style in this sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista. Tastefully decorated with period-specific furniture and antiques as well as rare, original music and film memorabilia, this unique home is like a living museum of 20th century pop culture. Property is two miles to the beach.

Hardwood floors, new casement windows, long, galley-style kitchen. Queen bed in the master bedroom and daybed in the guest room. Recently remodeled bathroom with beautiful glass tile, spa tub, rain shower, and vanity with double sink. Backyard features an outdoor deck, tea table, a cactus garden, and a fire pit.

Get in touch with your inner Danny and Sandy as you walk by world-famous Venice High School where they filmed the movie, "Grease", a mere half block away. A stone's throw from everything - the trendy restaurants and shops on Abbott Kinney, the beach, even Costco!

Feel free to contact me with any questions about this amazing space or for any suggestions about the local area!!!

NOTE: WHILE CLEAN, WELL-BEHAVED PETS ARE WELCOME WITH A PET FEE, WE MUST BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE.

Property manager

Spencer Aaronson
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Detached unit on property where owner resides. Backyard is shared space. A copy of guest's photo ID must be provided prior to booking.
Nest security camera outside the home and surveillance camera in the backyard. Alarm must always be set when leaving the home.
Any evidence of smoking or of pet droppings anywhere on the property will result in an automatic $200 fine.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Los Angeles

Located in Culver - West, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Kia Forum and Hollywood Bowl 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 Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Parasailing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Los Angeles, CA

What's nearby

  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Venice Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 11 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Expo/Bundy Station - 6 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Donuts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Walker - The Propagator - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista located?

Located in Culver - West, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Abbot Kinney Boulevard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach Boardwalk and Muscle Beach Venice are also within 3 miles (5 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. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in LA
We were very impressed by how cozy,clean and comfortable the VRBO unit felt. The only change i would request that the owner replace the day to a queen size bed which would allow 4 people to sleep in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, some comments.
The property is well done overall. It has a vintage movie fan decor. Location is good with tons of restaurants nearby and close to Venice Beach. Walkable neighborhood appears to be very safe. Note should be made for short people, and people with mobility problems that in order to get into the tub/shower, you have to go over a ledge that is more than 2' above the floor. Also, there is only street parking, 2 hour limit, and one morning a week, you must have your car elsewhere for at least 4 hours. We could not get the TV to work, as you must know how to use Roku. Ample hot water through a tankless water heater. Overall a good property for a summer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Loved the house, location, & all the amenities. Very easy to communicate with host to answer questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Atlanta, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute and comfortable home!
The location is great - convenient but off main roads so it’s not overly busy or crowded. The owner is super responsive and helpful, and the house is well outfitted and a delight to stay in. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We had a very nice stay at this property. I recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and neighborhood
Great communication by the owner. Nice and clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The house was very clean and well cared-for. The Location was excellent. We'd definitely go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
My daughter and I had a great stay at this cute house on Zanja St. Our host Spencer was in contact at the beginning and end of the stay, and made himself available as needed. The house is lovely and clean, providing open space to land at after a day in the city. It felt like a "home away from home", and we would love to return upon future visits to Los Angeles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
It was our home away from home for a month. We worked remotely and just slid right in to the California vibe.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara T., Richmond, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and convenient
This was the perfect spot for convenience and relaxation while we visited family. The house was clean and we loved the decor. Very big kitchen and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
The place was easy to find. It was clean and everything was easy to find. Spencer was a good host and answered any inquiry promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home between homes
Just what my fiance and I needed while we were in the middle of a move. Felt like home while we were between our actual homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene H., Eislingen

Fantastic Stay
We have a Great 12 Day Stay at this wonderfull Place. Thank you Spencer for this nice time, it was our best vacation stay at LA.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Great place
We had a lovely time staying at Spencer's apartment. It is convenient for all local amenities and the local buses are great for Venice and Santa Monica. We felt safe here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charlie s., We are from the SF Bay Area

Perfect - pup friendly home
Just back from a 4 night stay at this comfortable, well appointed and cozy house. We were 3 adults and one 25 lb pup and the space was perfect. Much larger than it looks in the photos - while we did not really cook in the kitchen it had everything we would need and lots of space. The main sitting room was very comfortable, bath was large and the tub was great. Bed in master bedroom very comfortable. The futon was fine for one person, we did not use the air mattress. Decor was clean, LA appropriate and just enough to make you feel like you were in a home and not a hotel. Everything was organized and the yard was clean and well tended to. Spenser was the perfect host and his canine buddy, Mijo, was sweet and friendly. Our pup would have played with him constantly if allowed. Parking was readily available out the front door and the entry system worked great. One of the best VRBO rentals we have stayed in. Thank you Spenser. We will most definently stay here again when we visit LA area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margot H.

Great house for Thanksgiving week!
Fantastic space, kitchen and location. Even an easy to use television. I made a Thanksgiving turkey to bring to my daughter's in this great kitchen and it was delicious! The owner is helpful and gracious. Very well stocked house. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., San Diego, CA

Beautiful Property
We had a fantastic VRBO experience at this property. The landscaping is gorgeous in the front and back of the house. The home interior is beautiful and we all loved the decor. The house was spotless when we arrived, which is always a big plus. Beyond all that, the instructions for entry were excellent and fool proof, as were the instructions for where stuff (like toilet paper) was stored, or how to operate the dishwasher. Nothing was left to chance. We would stay at this property again in a heartbeat! One thing I'd like to pass on to future renters is you should check out the "26 Beach Restaurant". Fantastic food!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Peoria, AZ

Great location, fun decor and beautiful kitchen and bath
We had a very nice 3-night stay...house is in a great location, barely two miles from Venice Beach and all it has to offer. The house is set up well for two to four people, I would say. The décor is a lot of fun, with a lot of good-natured kitsch, music memorabilia and classic cinema posters. The amount of care that went into the kitchen and bath remodels is obvious, with high-quality surfaces, fixtures and appliances that I would be happy to have in my own home. The bedrooms are more ordinary but perfectly serviceable...we didn't come here to hang out in the bedrooms, so to speak, so not a big deal to us. Backyard and landscaping are very attractive, though we didn't spend much time there. Spencer was in the guest house during our stay, and he was a very friendly and gracious host...our only regret is not getting to meet Mijo, his famous canine sidecar-riding partner! We would definitely stay here again the next time we're in the area, thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Wonderful place to stay!
The house was gorgeous, just as pictured and so close to everything we needed. Spencer is an amazing host. He is so friendly and helpful with anything we needed and travel ideas. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Great Week in Venice
Very nice holiday flat near to Venice Beach. it´s circa 30 minutes by feet, maybe 5 minutes with the car to the centre of Venice Beach. Supermarkets and several very good restaurants to reach in a few minutes by feet. It was also great to rent some Bikes and riding down to Santa Monica and onwards. We stayed with 4 Persons (from Germany) for a week and everything was great. The couch was a little tight for two grownups but Spencer told us before (!) our stay, so all good. The kitchen and the backyard are realy great. The living-room is very well equipped (Big Flat-TV). Also Spencer was very helpful with his suggestions for restaurants etc. - and the dog is really very (!) friendly. Thanks for everything. We would stay there anytime again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Sacramento CA

Cute bungalow close-ish to Venice Beach
I was looking for someplace to have casual debrief time after meetings in Los Angeles, and this was perfect. 3 of us stayed in 2 bedrooms and we were able to have other people over to visit. Place felt very airy and spacious even though it wasn't huge. Very thoughtfully stylish and well maintained. Great little backyard with hammock and chairs for yet another area of us to hang out. Master bedroom had queen bed for two, I slept in 2nd bedroom and slept on the futon, which was a bit hard on the hips. Should have not been so lazy, and should have set up the air mattress instead, so that's on me. Very close to lots of great restaurants, shops and not too far (mile-ish?) from Venice Beach. We'll come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Great time
Our stay was wonderful and Spencer is a great host. House was very clean, comfortable and equipped with all we needed. Property is indeed very quiet. We would definitely stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura R.

Beautiful and Very Clean!!!
House was beautiful and in a great location. Very updated kitchen and everything was SUPER clean Very close to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Owner was very helpful on suggestions of places to eat. EVERY meal we had was AMAZING thanks to him. Master bed was a little uncomfortable and kind of loud. I didn't want to move during the night, afraid to wake up my partner. It should be mentioned in the description that the owner lives on the premises and the backyard was shared. Might not matter for some people, but for others it should be disclosed prior to booking. We still had a great time visiting the area and the house was VERY clean and beautiful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jorge s.

great property and location. beautiful backyard and ammenities.
perfect combination of a great owner managed property and the perfect location to be in SoCal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Spencer Aaronson

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I'm a long-time Venice resident. I'm a traveller myself and have been the benificiary of incredible hospitality in the many places I've had the good fortune of visiting, so I'm only too happy to share whatever local wisdom I have with you. In my opinion, the Zanja Shangri-La provides the best of both worlds for the visitor - relative privacy and respite from the hustle and bustle of Venice/Santa Monica proper, but close enough to the beach and all the other fun stuff.

Why they chose this property

A lot to love about this neighborhood. The place is a stone's throw away from everything - the trendy restaurants and shops on Abbott Kinney, pretty Marina Del Rey, hip, historic Venice beach, even Costco! And now there's a lot of activity around neighboring Mar Vista as well. Lots of new restaurants and night spots cropping up on Lincoln and Washington boulevards. You won't be lacking for things to do.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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