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
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