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Rental unit in Malibu

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 346 reviews

Idyllic, Romantic Beachfront Apartment in Malibu

Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves in this charming beachfront apartment. The light, airy home features open-plan living and a wall of windows to maximize the amazing views. Enjoy drinks on the deck and a sunset over the water—it's pure bliss. This beachfront apartment is right above the sand and surf. At night the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep. During the day, you can watch the sea lions sunning on the rocks and dolphins and whales swimming by or go for a walk along the water's edge and dive in yourself. This is an amazing place to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset and relax! In the evening, the lights of the "Queen's Necklace" glimmer in the distance and the moonlight shines on the water. The living room is cozy with two loveseats to snuggle in and watch a movie on the 50" flat screen TV. Three large sliding glass doors open up if you want to let the ocean breezes blow through. The kitchen is small but fully equipped with an apartment size stove and oven, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and a French press, tea kettle, toaster and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. A round table with linens provides a beautiful spot for morning coffee. The bedroom has a queen bed with a new organic mattress and designer sheets, pillows and duvet. There is a large closet with room to store your clothes. Books line the bookshelves if you'd like something to read. Mostly, this is just a quiet, beautiful space to put your feet up and really relax while watching the endless panorama of the natural world outside. And....if you want to feel like a movie star, the apartment was recently used as a glamorous setting in an independent film due out soon!!! Two-person kayak (life jackets available) Boogie Boards and a surfboard Television with premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.) Wi-Fi Shared entry gate with one other unit. My husband and I live in a small cottage above the apartment but the only shared space is the entry door. We rarely even see our guests. However, I am always available to answer questions or concerns but almost no one has them! Situated directly above the sand and surf, the home is in a residential area along the Malibu coast, away from the tourist areas. Take in the stars at night while strolling along the beach, or eat at one of the nearby restaurants right on the water. There is bus service available just a minute from the apartment that will take you into Santa Monica or the center of Malibu, or farther north to some of Malibu's more remote beaches. Uber is readily available. At high tide, the ocean may come right up to the seawall limiting beach availability. This all depends on the moon, the tides and the amount of sand that we have. This can really vary from day to day and depending on the season. This winter, rough seas washed away our private stairs to the beach, so guests need to use the public access stairs just a few houses away and a very short walk.

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Rental unit in Marina del Rey

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Luxurious Playa del Rey Retreat

Escape to our exquisite 3-bed 2 Bath luxury smart unit, perfectly situated just steps away from the beautiful beaches of Playa del Rey, CA. This newly renovated and remodeled retreat offers a contemporary ambiance, state-of-the-art amenities, and partial beach equipment for your convenience. With a king bed in room 1, a queen bed in room 2, and 2 twin beds in room 3, our unit comfortably accommodates a variety of guest configurations. Balcony in front unit and lanai/deck attached to master room.

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Condo in Malibu

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviews

Malibu, Carbon Beach - Suite Seven

A lower level, Ocean Front Suite sitting above the sand on Carbon Beach in Malibu. It is a one-bedroom/one-bath suite with a king-size bed in the bedroom and a queen-size sofa bed in the living room. A fully appointed kitchen, two HD 4K smart TVs, wireless internet, and private beach access down to Carbon Beach. The suite includes a semi-enclosed deck/with a dining table and a day bed overlooking the ocean (not heated, conditioned, or rainproof.) One assigned parking space is included.

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Home in North End

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

"Happy Beach House" Oceanviews Close to Beach/LAX

My place is close to The Famous Strand. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the coziness, the patio and the location! My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. I love my North Manhattan Beach neighborhood!! It has a very relaxed vibe with many different restaurants, gyms, spas and bars in walking distance. Only two blocks from the beach is the best part of living here! 10 min from LAX. Free parking. I hope you choose my Happy Beach House!

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Home in Venice

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Waterfront Luxury Home on the Venice Canals

Our home is located waterfront, on the Venice Canals. The home was newly remodeled, in 2021. The home has new appliances, new furniture, new decks, new paint, new everything. Venice Beach is an 8 minute walk away, along the canals. There are many great restaurants in Venice and a ton of fun things to do! Our fav activities: biking on the beach bike path or walking along Venice’s boardwalk, visiting the Santa Monica Pier (12 min drive), or paddle boarding through the canals at sunset.

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Rental unit in Malibu

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 379 reviews

Malibu Beachfront Retreat

Historic Malibu location with epic views Famous movie star's former home 180 degree view of the Bay from the deck. Sunshine all day long. You can see the SUNRISE and the SUNSET from the deck, as well as WHALES, DOLPHINS, SEALS and all sorts of wildlife. Very close to town and many incredible hiking trails. My home is ideal for COUPLES or SOLO adult (over 25 ) travelers ONLY, maybe a dog. Maximum 2 person occupancy and no Visitors or day guests allowed. STR24-0019

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Villa in Rancho Palos Verdes

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

Private Casita Room at Terranea Resort

LUXURY RESORT STAY IN PRIVATE CASITA! Enjoy your private room in an open, spacious part of Terranea resort. The room includes a king bed, private bath, private patio, and desk! Guests have access to all resort facilities with the $85/night resort fee, including swimming pools (one with a water slide, another for 18+) complimentary golf cart shuttles from place to place, and 4 restaurants. This space is NOT shared with any other guest. Daily housekeeping included!

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Rental unit in North End

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Studio 2 blocks to Beach w/Parking - Close to LAX

The El Porto studio is located on Highland Ave just two short blocks up from El Porto beach in north Manhattan, one of the best surfing beaches in the South Bay. From the studio, you can walk to the ocean, restaurants, bars, local entertainment and the Strand. It is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. You will love staying here because of the vibrant neighborhood, proximity to the beach and easy access to LAX. Business License #34529

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Rental unit in Hermosa Beach

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

90210 Beachhouse middle unit (used on tv show)

The absolute best location on the beach in all of Southern California! The home is located on an oversized double lot with amazing beach views, 270 degrees of beach and ocean views. It’s the only property with sand on 2 sides. 136 feet of beach frontage. Home was the Beachhouse used on the iconic TV show: Beverly Hills 90210. There plenty of deck space all with amazing views! There’s beach chairs, bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, paddle boards.

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Guest suite in Venice

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Modern day beach house suite in Playa del Rey

This is our uniquely built private guest suite located in the heart of Playa Del Rey and only 10 mins from LAX. Our bright and cozy suite is only 0.01 miles from the beach (less than 2 minutes walk). This suite is connected to our other unit but has its own private entrance. This suite has its own bathroom, kitchenette, and room and is designed as a 1bdr. It’s surrounded by local bars, restaurants, and Cafes. Only a 10 minute bike ride to Marina del Rey.

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Guest suite in Venice

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Hear Ocean Waves from a Venice Beachfront Pad

Open the front door and step onto the sand of Venice Beach. This bright and modern guest apartment is on the bottom floor of a beautiful modern beachfront home which has been recently remodeled. Amenities inside reflect the hip and bohemian neighborhood: a 1970s pinball machine, turntable and albums, and 2 beach cruising bikes. Please note: This is a peaceful vacation rental. This is NOT a party house and we do not allow pets or smoking of any kind.

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Rental unit in North End

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL! STEPS TO SAND W/COMPACT PARKING

One bedroom/one full bathroom just steps to the waters edge! Enjoy a peaceful stay with all the comforts of your own home. This unit is located just a few blocks from restaurants, coffee shops, nail salons, yoga, beach gear rentals and much, more! Stocked with all the essentials to make your beach getaway as comfortable as possible! Enjoy your coffee on the sand each morning or a glass of wine watching our magnificent SoCal sunsets!