Welcome to Casa Castellammare, your private seaside getaway that's not too far away. Nestled in the coveted Castellammare area of Pacific Palisades, this light and casually elegant hillside home is just a 5-min walk to toes in sand and a 10-minute drive to Palisades Village, Santa Monica or Malibu. You’ll be greeted with keyless entry into your private home where fresh flowers, fruit, coffee and wine welcome you in.
Fall asleep and awake to the sea with true indoor/outdoor living in thoughtfully appointed and welcoming home. Ocean views on every level inside and out––3 outdoor spaces, 1 with ocean view shower & soaking tub. Exposed-beam ceilings, teak floors, fast Wi-Fi & thoughtful, high-end touches throughout. Fully stocked chef's kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances (Wolf stove, Fisher/Paykel fridge with filtered water, Miele dishwasher, Meile washer/dryer, Vitamix blender, Juicer, Nespresso coffee maker and frother), Wolf toaster, electric kettle and comfortably stocked laundry room and pantry.
Expansive ocean view Primary Suite (with ocean views from your king bed and direct access to spa deck). Guest bedroom (with reflective ocean view and direct access to sky deck). Both spaces offer closet and dresser space, robes, slippers, fluffy white towels and soft linen sheets, plus personal bath products, blow dryers, flat iron, clothes steamer, travel sewing kit and other amenities. We’d say just bring your toothbrush, but we got that too just in case you happen to forget yours.
We feel like we're on vacation every day and you will too whether you're here for work or play, so relax and let the coastal breeze in. This is my home, curated just for you, so say yes to coastal bliss. Robes and slippers await. Private masseuse & chef on request.
HOUSEKEEPER - $200 weekly cleaning required (except final week which is already covered in your reservation) for any bookings of 1 month or longer, paid directly to housekeeper at time of service.
OK, GREAT, BUT HOW DO WE GET TO THE BEACH! :)
It's just a 5-min walk down our quiet street and across a footbridge over PCH (Pacific Coast Highway)...and yes, we timed it! Closer to a 10 min walk back due to slight incline on way home. Inside garage, there are backpack beach chairs, oversized beach blanket (1), mask, fin, snorkel sets (2) and beach towels (4) along with carryall tote. There's also an insulated picnic basket/carrier should you want to make a day of it.
LOS LIONES TRAILHEAD
15-min walk through our historic neighborhood finds you at this easy-to-moderate gorgeous ocean view hike.
SECRET STAIRS
You'll find these interesting and historic stairs (built in the 1920's) scattered throughout the neighborhood (including a couple on our street!). Take a walk with our Secret Stairs book and check out the history of our beloved coastline enclave.
OUTDOOR AREAS
3 outdoor seating areas
* Spa Deck (off Primary Suite)— features oceanview outdoor shower, separate soaking tub and lounge area
* Sky Deck—expansive ocean views from roof with two couches, a fire table, bbq, and cafe tree lights for beautiful morning meditation or relaxing conversations with friends
* Dining Patio—spacious covered patio with couch and dining table with overhead heater and lighting, ready for al fresco dining, rain or shine.
INDOOR BLISS
Teak floors run throughout this hillside home with gas-fueled, wood-burning fireplace in living room, high-speed wifi, 4K TV, record player, Blu-ray, and Apple TV with a collection of previously purchased movies as well as an assortment of premium on-demand channels (Netflix, Comedy Central, Max, Amazon Prime, etc.)
Our breezy bliss-filled coastal home also features hard-wired home speaker system throughout the house (including up on sky deck) so that you may connect via your smart device.
4K 65" flatscreen in living room with 4k Apple TV
HD 55" flatscreen in primary suite with HD Apple TV
FUN STUFF CLOSE BY
Though many prefer to simply enjoy the sea views and ocean breezes from the house, Casa Castellammare is equidistant to Santa Monica and Malibu (10 min drive in either direction), making our home centrally located for westside-loving commuters and vacationers alike.
LOCAL SIGHTS *guest guidebook at house noting our favorite eateries and activities — here are a few below
Farmer's Market - 10-15 MIN DRIVE - There are two on Sunday mornings - one in the Palisades Village (10 min drive up Sunset Blvd) and another in Malibu (15 drive up PCH) as well as one on Saturdays and Wednesday in Santa Monica. * we even keep a couple jute bags handy to make any shopping adventure easier
- Santa Monica Pier - 15 MIN DRIVE - old-school roller coaster, merry go round, arcade and restaurants. Fun!
- Third Street Promenade - 20 MIN DRIVE - walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier are movie theatres, restaurants, bars, shops and street performers
- Palisades Village - 10 MIN DRIVE - Caruso's upscale village surrounded by our original old school village -- coffee shops, bagel shops, restaurants, boutiques, post office, grocery stores, dry cleaners, nail & hair salons, hardware store, car wash, etc
- Kayaking in Malibu, next to Malibu Pier
- Surf, SUP and kayaking available in Santa Monica and Malibu
- Horseback riding in Malibu or up Sunset Blvd at Will Rogers Park.
- MUSEUMS
* The Getty Villa is literally around the corner - 4 min drive
* The Getty Museum - about 30 minutes up Sunset Blvd near 405 Freeway
* LACMA - midtown - about 30 minutes PCH to 10 FWY East
- MOCA - downtown - anywhere from 30-60 minutes (gotta love LA traffic)...PCH South to 10 FWY East.
THE BROAD - downtown - across street from MOCA and Disney Concert Hall.
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LIVE CONCERTS AND THEATRE
DISNEY CONCERT HALL
MUSIC CENTER
***RESTAURANTS/SHOPS/ENTERTAINMENT***
MALIBU
* MAESTRO'S (5 minutes on PCH)
* MOONSHADOWS (5 minutes on PCH) one of my favs!
* NOBU (10 minutes on PCH)
* MALIBU FARM CAFE (end of pier) and MALIBU FARM RESTAURANT (beg of pier) - both on the Malibu pier (15 minutes on PCH) definitely a weekly fav!!!
* MALIBU COUNTRY MART (15 minutes up PCH) - fun collection of boutique shops to peruse plus healthy collection of eateries including the most amazing gelato at Gromm's - nom!
SANTA MONICA
* MONTANA AVENUE - several great restaurants (Father's Office, Art’s Table, R&D Kitchen, Groundwerks, Sweet Greens, and Kreation to name a few) plus boutiques and bars on this bucolic walkable street (15-minute drive). Art's and R&D - reservations recommended.
* BACK ON THE BEACH - 10-15 min drive South on PCH, next to Annenberg Beach House (pay parking). Indoor seating available, but best seats in house are literally in the sand! No reservations.
* BLUE PLATE OYSTERETTE - On Ocean Avenue, across from Palisades Park, walking distance to Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade. Fun and cozy indoor/outdoor seating - I prefer sitting outside, but inside fun too. Grab a piece of salt water taffy on your way out. Reservations recc.
* ELEPHANTE - on 2nd street - ask for outdoor table. Get there before sunset. Fabulous! Res reccommended!
* 3rd STREET PROMENADE - lots of people watching, plus shopping, restaurants and movie theatres up and down promenade.
* SANTA MONICA PIER - fun, old-school vibe with merry-go-round, roller coaster and just a stroll along the pier and people watch
* VENICE BEACH - worth a visit to world-famous neighborhood and stroll along postcard-worthy canals, bike ride, rollerblade, or grab bite on boardwalk or trendy Abbot Kinney. I lived in Venice for 20 years and know area really well so just ask!
*PALISADES VILLAGE - small outdoor mall with curated boutiques and eateries plus upscale movie theatre
* PEARL DRAGON - asian fusion vibe with full bar. Reservations recommended.
* CAFE VIDA - popular healthy Mexican restaurant in Palisades Village, 10 min drive up Sunset Blvd.
* TASTE - 5 min drive, 15-20 min walk. Delicious and popular eatery with full bar - and they deliver! Reservations recommended.
* MOKU SUSHI - 5 min drive, 15-20 min walk and convenient. They deliver as well.
* CAFE NOSTRA - 10 min drive - two locations (one in village, one up Palisades Drive, both authentic Italian!
* K BAKERY - awesomely fresh baguettes plus good eats, 15-20 min walk from house (same strip mall as Taste and Moku Sushi, healthy walking distance)
VENICE - so many many places as this trendy area's offerings are very fluid!
* GREAT WHITE - near the Venice sign...delicious! Reversations recc with outdoor urban patio vibe
* BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER - excellent veg/vegan fair...delicious and gorgeous setting
* PLATE, FOOD + WINE - on Abbot Kinney. 20 min drive South. Vegan and absolutely delicious OMG! Reservations recommended. Valet parking (a must in Venice)
* DUDLEY MARKET - 5 Dudley Avenue. 20 min drive South. Tiny beautiful beach bungalow with communal tables, vaulted ceilings, and delicious seafood and other fare...I hear the burger is delicious. Patio in front with ocean views
* GJELINA - on Abbot Kinney - 20 min drive South. Reservations recc. Otherwise, expect a wait, but worth it
* ROSE CAFE - a mainstay of Venice with indoor/outdoor tables and full bar...a favorite for decades. Reservations recc.
* SIDEWALK CAFE - classic Venice eatery on the boardwalk, great eats while you watch the world walk and roll by.
* FIGTREE CAFE - another classic Venice boardwalk mainstay with many healthy and delicious option
