Cozy Venice Beach Bedroom Nook

Apartment - Private room · Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, United States

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Live an oceanic dream by basking in the sun and fun of fabulous Venice Beach! Location, location, location - just 2 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from the ever hip Abbot Kinney Blvd in a tree-lined, high-rent neighborhood.

Honest, friendly travelers are welcome to stay with me (this is an apt share) in a turn of the century Venice beach bungalow located just a short walk up Main St. to Santa Monica, or in the opposite direction, Marina Del Rey. The apt is full of light and has a salty-air cross breeze in the summer, and a cozy warmth in the winter. It features hardwood floors; a claw-footed bathtub; crown molding; a sun porch; a back porch with potted herbs; and tons of windows for a bright, airy beach vibe.

~THE GUEST BEDROOM NOOK (see photo) has a full size bed, which may accommodate 2 if you sleep snuggled; a shelf; a nightstand that takes up the entire space; hooks and a hanging pole for clothes; and a raised bed for luggage storage underneath. The nook closes for privacy with thick, fully-lined silk curtains that open into the living room which you may have full use. (I also have the same curtains blocking off my room from the living room, so you must be comfortable with that.)

~A TWIN MATTRESS can be placed in the living room for a second person in a way that the curtains will close around them both, or further away if you each prefer your own space.

~A SOFA, long & comfy, can accommodate a 3rd person. (And by comfy, I mean that people never want to give it up.)

~THE BATHROOM (shared) has a shelf in a cabinet next to the shower for your toiletries, and one in the shower; a claw-footed tub; a massaging shower head; a magnified shaving mirror; a hairdryer; shampoo, conditioner & soap & toothpaste, should you forget yours; and a scale for weighing yourself. Towels are provided.

~SUN & SAND GO HAND IN HAND. Since this is a beach bungalow. The windows are open most of the yr to let in the fresh sea breeze, but this also allows for some sand and dust (the majority of the world's dust is derived from sand). I'm inundated with guests, and assure you that I sweep after each one, dust the main surfaces, bleach, and wash the sheets and towels in hot water with non-toxic detergents (which takes a huge amount of my time). I also run 3 businesses, am a jewelry designer and a photographer, so a wee bit busy. I don't have time to dust all the wooden slats of the Roman shades daily. That being said, I provide you with only the best towels & hypo-allergenic 100% cotton sheets, and I even have an air purifier. I am also very accommodating (as you may note from my reviews), and I keep the rental fee low for the area. So please don't book a room in a surfer neighborhood with an artist if you are expecting the Ritz-Carlton. Just use your common sense to determine if this is the right place for you, and if so, I look very forward to meeting you. :-)

*PLEASE NOTE*
There is a $20 a day fee per extra person. In other words, one person stays at the listed price: Let's say it's $64/day the month you are coming. If there is a second person coming along it is an additional $20/day. That means the total price/day for two people is $84, so may be split by the two, making it much more affordable. (Please note, again, that daily price varies depending on the season.)

PRICE INCLUDES
• Private room in 2 bedroom/1 bath apt to share with 1 to 3 guests.
• Full use of the bathroom -just let me know what time you need to shower in the am.
• Wireless internet (the absolute fastest on the market)
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• NETFLIX.
• Plenty of DVDs, books, & magazines if you feeling like chilling in.

• Use of all common areas
• Use of all pots, pans, dishes, fridge, linens, towels, bedding
• Use of the top shelf of the fridge. (I provide clean, reusable shopping bags.)
• Help yourself to my teas and BRITA FILTERED WATER (in pitcher in fridge)
• Street parking
• Exercise machine/ball/DVDs. (Yoga coupons & yoga studio w/in a block!)

• BEACH CRUISER for $15/day. (Not avail. everyday, but there's a rental w/in a block.) 

• Wonderful natural lighting. 

• Respectful neighbors. 

• A NOTEBOOK with a list of all the discounts in the area, from $12 bottomless mimosa Sundays to surf board rental discounts, and menus for ordering in.

~ABOUT YOU. Females are preferred since we're sharing, but I have had several wonderful male guests, too, and if you are above the age of 30, we will be closer in age, but, again, I've had some very mature 20-somethings stay with me and enjoyed their company very much. Heavy partiers, sorry, but this is not the nook for you.

Please tell me about yourself. I will not book you without a photo and reviews or recommendations. Feel free to share your (website hidden), Myspace, and/or Linkedin with me, so I can learn about you. Please be clever about it, as any website names & links will show up only as "website hidden", and I am not a psychic. LOL.

~PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Santa Monica bus stops a half a block away, and there are plenty of amenities all within walking or biking distance. There is also a bus to Culver City, Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Downtown a block away. I have several bus guides for your convenience (in the orange notebook) or you may (website hidden) map your journey from Venice Beach by clicking the bus emblem.

~BREAKFAST/COFFEE
• Abbot's Habit
• Ground Works
• Intelligensia (website hidden) ,
• The Firehouse
• The Brickhouse
• Axe (pronounced "Ashay")
• Venice Whole Foods (so massive that it includes a wine bar & art gallery!)...

~RESTAURANTS
• Hama on Main - sushi-1.5 blocks away! 5-7 pm happy hour specials on food & drinks.
• Joe's on Abbott Kinney
• Lola's on Abbott Kinney
• Gjelina's - upscale fusion tapas, fire oven pizzas, amazing desserts & wines.
• Gjelina's Kitchen - take out from the regular Gjelina's menu.
• Abbot's Pizza on Abbott Kinney- pizza & salad
• Lemonade on Abbott Kinney - amazing salads & sandwiches
• Seed on Pacific - vegan
• Wabi-Sabi on Abbott Kinney- Great sushi & other Japanese food.
• Gourmet food trucks on Abbott Kinney! (Weekends & First Friday Art nights)

~GROCERIES
• Ralph's
• Wholefoods
• Venice Farmers Market on Fridays, and so much more...

~SHOPPING
• Kitschy vendors at the beach
• Main St. shops (includ. Planet Blue; Obsolete Gallery; Eyes on Main, et al...)
• Hip high-end boutiques on Abbot Kinney (run into a stars just 2 blocks from the apt!
• The Santa Monica Promenade (Nordstroms, Urban Outfiters, Zara, Aldo, CB2,
Bloomingdales, Mango, Bebe, Forever21, H&M, Apple Store, et al...)

~STAY FIT

YOGA
• Exhale Spa (Main)
• YAS (Abbot Kinney)
• Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
• Studiosuryayoga (Main St.), etc...

SPINING
• YAS (Abbot Kinney)

CIRCUIT TRAINING
• Circuit Works (Abbot Kinney)

GYMS
• Gold's (4 blocks)
• Clubfit (Lincoln Blvd)
• LA Fitness (Marina Del Rey)
• Spectrum Club (Santa Monica), etc...

BIKE/SKATE RENTAL
• Boardwalk Skate
• J's Rentals (boardwalk)
• Sport Bike Rental (Lincoln Blvd), etc...

~LAX
Only 6 miles from the airport. I might be available for drop-off only for $15. It's my pleasure to accommodate, and it's a quick little trip. Otherwise, a TAXI is $30 without tip, and the SHUTTLE is $20. You may also take the Blue Bus which stops outside of each terminal. Please inquire from information once you arrive.

*PLEASE NOTE*
Listed price can vary from month to month to reflect high and low seasons, holidays, etc. It also varies depending on how long you book (ie: weekly or monthly discounts apply!) Please be sure to check the calendar for the price, as it may be more, or less, than what is currently listed.

~ No INTERNATIONAL CALLS, please. Please note that I can accept international calls, but do not have an international plan on my phone, so can not call you back should I miss your call. Likewise, I will be charged for an international text. So, please call me back if I have missed your call, or you may email me, and I will get back to you ASAP. I make it my goal to answer all inquiries, so please be patient. Thank you!

Hope to exchange smiles soon..

Elizabeth

  • Room type: Private room
  • Bed type: Real Bed
  • Accommodates: 3
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Extra people: $20 / night after the first guest
  • Weekly Price: $424 /week
  • Monthly Price: $1940 /month
  • Check In: 11:00 AM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Country: United States
  • Size: 950ft2 / 88m2
  • Cancellation: Moderate
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  • Elizabeth is a perfect hostess. When I arrived she was gabbing with four friends, prepping for an outing, and invited me to join the conversation. Had a blast meeting them, slept like a baby, on a comfy bed, and look forward to going back. She lives in an artists paradise, and has a flair, which is evident from her bubbly persona, eclectic, and interesting apartment, and fascinating Venice city scape. Thanks, Elizabeth

    May 2012
  • What an amazing place to stay! I absolutely loved my stay with Elizabeth, not only was the vibe and location of the house wonderful but you couldn't ask for a better host. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about my stay with Elizabeth. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the house immaculate (but not uncomfortably so where you are scared to touch anything). I would whole heartedly recommend anyone considering coming to Venice to stay here and I personally look forward to coming back! xx

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    Elizabeth is a great, warm and fun host. She was very accommodating and gave us lots of great tips regarding places to eat and drink in the area. Unfortunately she wasn't very well at the time of our visit, otherwise we would have liked to have hung out with her more! The apartment is clean and cosy and ideally situated for the beach, Santa Monica and Abbot-Kinney - great for LA first-timers who want to avoid Hollywood, etc. Highly recommended!

  • I really enjoyed staying with Elizabeth while I completed a yoga teaching training through Shiva Rea's program at Exhale. Elizabeth had hosted another guest in one of Shiva's programs and so she really understood the rigors of the schedule I was under. Elizabeth was very considerate, friendly and flexible and a great communicator. It was nice to come home at the end of a long day and be able to have a fun chat with Elizabeth before falling asleep. The bed and space was very comfortable and quiet. Perfect for what I needed on my three-night stay, thank you Elizabeth. - Kat from the Eco-Friendly B&B Team

  • I was in Venice Beach / LA for 3 days to get a slight view on Cali way of life and I enjoyed it big time. My host Elizabeth was very nice to me: She supplied a comfortable bed, gave me recommendations of things to see (will nerver forget the Venice canals) and actually took me with her nice and crazy friends to Getty Museum. It was fun experiencing things with a local Venice beach person - I learned a lot. Thanks Elizabeth.

  • I loved staying at Elizabeth's. She provided a comfortable, friendly and very aesthetic environment in a the perfect location- a quiet get-away - near a lively area, a few blocks from the beach. She was generous and with her time and information, and parking was not problem. I was visiting because of a tragedy in my family and this was a perfect place for me to retreat to after family stress. She was ( is ) really nice, and so were her friends. I highly suggest Elizabeths Venice Nook if you want to enjoy L.A.

  • A beautiful place to 3 minutes from the beach, great location and cozy bus one block away. My English was somewhat limited to seeing more Elizabeth who offered me his hospitality and kindly was my weather the entire time.

  • My friend Kim and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elizabeth's apartment. (the location couldn't have been much better...so close to the beach.) Quiet and night. The three of us had great conversatons when our paths crossed and Elizabeth was very helpful in what to see and how to get there. She is a very interesting lady and a gracious hostess..... just allowed us to make ourselves at home in her space. The space for 2 guests not sharing a bed, was perhaps a bit tight but cute and cozy. I would be happy to return to stay with Elizabeth if I return to Venice.

  • This place really is a short walk to the beach! The convenience is definitely the best part of this charming little beach apartment. Elizabeth was very accommodating, even when we switched up the dates of our trip at the last minute. She raised the bed so that we could fit our luggage underneath, and she was very respectful of our privacy. It is a bit of a tight space, and just be aware that the space is divided by curtains; the only doors are the ones that lead to the kitchen and to the bathroom.

  • Elizabeth is an amazing hostess! She's thoughtful, friendly, and very helpful! She is generous with her time and her place is lovely- you can even hear the ocean in the quiet hours of the morning. It's a very short walk to the beach, the canals, and Abbot- Kinney. The walk to/ from the studio at Exhale was also quite pleasant- especially once I discovered I didn't need to haul my mat and supplies multiple times a day! (big mats are heavy!) :) I look forward to staying with her again in the future.

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