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Venice Beach original ! On walk street/ first block off boardwalk

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Pool
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

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Venice, CA
  • Venice Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Venice Suites

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,264 reviews
Venice Suites

About the area

Venice

When you stay at this guesthouse in Venice, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Venice Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Santa Monica Beach. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Monica Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Venice Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muscle Beach Venice - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 6 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterfront Venice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Venice Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Figtree's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Venice Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dudley Market - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Venice Beach original ! On walk street/ first block off boardwalk

WELCOME TO Venice original our turn of the Century (1905) craftsman duplex is owned by a Venice beach family for 60 years. Now the 2nd generation is management. The Artistic details with antique house make you feel like a local.
We prefer adults over 25 that are respectful and not here to party or drink excessively. We prefer children over 12. No pets or babies please.
This perfect location on first block from the sand & famous boardwalk is one of the nicest walk streets in Venice. Close to everything: beach, boardwalk, Dudley Marketplace, skatepark , main street, restaurants ( 6 )within a short block or two,; Gold gym 1 bk, muscle beach, water sports (surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding,) pilates and yoga, Santa Monica mall, Main street shopping, Abbot Kinney , Venice Canals,Venice Pavilion,(basketball, volley, paddle tennis, tennis new skate park (bring your board (we have helmets), gymnastic equipment SM&Venice) cal artists. Public golf course 1/2 mile east.
Bike, boogie boards, skim board, balls, sand toys, cart, chairs, Umbrella, wagon to carry them etc. Four possible work spaces.
Remodeled with all of the luxury modern conveniences: Bikes (5), boogie boards (8); new kitchen appliances, including dishwasher, stove, microwave, and coffee maker. Two Queen beds. Linens, towels provided. High-speed WiFi Internet for MAC and PC; Flat screen TV w/cable channels, Pod dock w/ speaker. A backyard w/ w BBQ, table and benches basketball,volleyball,and football,socker, sand toys. 1 Parking space

PLEASE NO : GATHERINGS, SMALL CHILDREN, BABIES, PETS.
Also NO SMOKING, ADDITIONAL VISITORS WITHOU PERMISSION.
GUESTS MUST BE OVER 25 . MAX 3 GUESTS TOTAL. .Not a party house.

Keywords: Turn of the century, craftsman/duplex/ BEST WALK STREET IN VENICE.

**** If you are so lucky as to have 30 days you can save the tax of 14% and I will give you a 10% discount as well. *****
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom features a shower, a bidet, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features barbecue grills and bike storage.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Note from host: If you smoke please do not come.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do all dishes ! Check kitchen if all off. turn off AC/ heat. Turn off all ceiling fans & lights.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not suitable for toddlers, infants ok.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HSR21-000641

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Reviews

Venice Beach original ! On walk street/ first block off boardwalk Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The communication was very good throughout our stay. The home is located near the beach with easy access. The neighborhood was quiet at night. It is a comfortable house, and well stocked for our daily needs. My 17 year old son and I spent 8 nights here, we enjoyed it a lot. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KG B., Santa Monica, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable beachside getaway

This space is as described and as pictured. The interior is 1920s craftsman with all sorts of amazing details like the kids room with the vintage desk and stain glass window. My kids absolutely loved it! Everything works, but the laundry, although Joseph, who is very accommodating was at the site and able to take my laundry and fold it and return it for me whenever I asked. Definitely will be staying here again as it is right on the beach and right next to a lot of amazing shops and restaurants.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming older property in great location in Venice,CA

We were warmly welcomed by our host Joanne to this charming older property. Included is a well equipped kitchen (spices, and other necessities and a basket of fresh fruit!). The location is great! It is an easy bike ride on the bike path to Santa Monica pier, the Marina and short walk to restaurants and shops. Also near by is the Santa Monica farmers market. The property also includes bikes and beach chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot! Great people!

The property owner doesn’t miss a single thing! Having everything a beachside rental should have, and all in good condition, makes the day fun. A gorgeous walk street and a perfect parking spot in the back. Two blocks to the beach and boardwalk, two-three blocks to just about everywhere. The rental is charming and 100% recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Joanne was a wonderful host! She was attentive and went out of her way to make us feel at home. Cozy, clean space with everything we needed for our family trip. Would definitely stay again! Loved being so close to Venice Beach, walking to Santa Monica shopping and pier, and many great restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice property in a wonderful location, steps from great dining and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Ann Arbor, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay near Venice Beach

Spent a wonderful 8 days at this cozy apartment just a 3 minute walk to the beach. Thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed including bikes. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location

Cozy ,vintage home. Good location with walking street to beach and boardwalk. Plenty of places to eat nearby. We also enjoyed biking along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attached to main house

I suppose it was my rush in looking for a place, but I neglected to note the last line of the property description: duplex. The rental is not a casita but attached to the main house and subject to the drum of footsteps overhead. The location so close to the beach was exceptional. Owner might want to reconsider the mattresses in the bunk room. A little like Goldilocks, one is too hard and the other too soft. Also, owner does not communicate via the app, encourages one to text her or her son’s phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location right by the beach with parking. The place is a tad smaller than I thought it would be based on the pictures but was still plenty of space for 4 of us. Nice outside area too
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to explore a variety of activities!

The property is exactly as described in the listing. The location is good and having a parking space included is priceless in this area! We had everything we needed during our stay and we enjoyed using the bikes that were provided by the host. Also provided were boogie boards and all of the beach supplies that you need as well as a grill (which we did use and it worked great). The place is cozy, including the outdoor space. It's all super quaint, but is sometimes a tight squeeze for two adults and two adult-sized teenagers, but we made it work. Our only small complaint is the outdoor noise (esp. in the front bedroom) when trying to sleep. We had a couple of nights of loud yelling right outside the property that kept us awake, plus traffic noise is present. No fault of the property owner, of course. Joanne is a great host. Very kind and communicative. The location is great, overall. We drove all over LA to do a variety of activities and Venice was a great home base!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buddy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Place to Stay

We had a wonderful trip to Los Angeles and stayed in a perfect location. Joanne was an excellent host and great to work with. She even had a bike rented for our son to ride while we were there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to stay in Venice!

We had such a wonderful 2 weeks staying in Joanne's property. It is ideally located a few steps to the beach and central to everything in Venice. The property was very clean, so well equipped with everything you could possibly need.... It was comfortable and cosy. An ideal location from which to explore Venice, Santa Monica and LA. Kitchen has everything you could need to self cater, nice hot shower, comfortable beds, heating for the cooler months. Wifi worked well and the kids appreciated having both Netflix and Roku on the TV! Joanne couldn't have been more welcoming and offered all her support, thank you for our stay, we highly recommend it!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meridith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joanne and Joseph are amazing hosts! We will definitely be returning.

Property is located in an amazing location about a block from historic than a speech. Shops and restaurants within walking distance. The host provides everything you could possibly need while you’re staying there, and even dropped off sticky buns and flowers to brighten our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We stayed for almost two weeks, and had a wonderful time. My daughter was working at UCLA during the day, and every site she needed to be at was a short drive. I was without a car while she worked, but I loved walking the beach and Santa Monica. There were a lot of lovely stores, museums and restaurants in walking distance. The proximity to the beach was prime. Thanks for a lovely stay Joanne!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen S., Chicago area

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentic Venice Experience

Very convenient location. Well maintained older vintage unit on one of the ‘walking streets’. If you want to experience Venice, then this is a good option.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equipped, perfect location

Family, with two adults and children 12 And 14 years old: We were welcomed by Joanne and her son, who gave us useful tips about the apartment and the area. Ice cream in the freeze for the kids upon arrival, which the kids loved. The apartment has a private backyard, with a BBQ (didn’t use it), 4 bikes, 4-5 bodyboards, 4 brand new Tommy Bahama beach chairs, 2 beach umbrellas and a trolly to use to the beach. A short stroll to the beach and restaurants. Inside there were 3 large and comfortable beds: 1 large queen and a bunk bed (2 queens). They have recently installed a air conditioner. Due to the heat wave this was very appreciated. Like other AC, this didn’t have to run constantly. It was very effective, and the nice sea breeze also helped to keep the temperature at a comfortable level. The kitchen was well equipped and have everything we needed and more. Small dishwasher in the kitchen and a washer and a dryer Outside. Parking space right outside was also big plus. Keyless locks both to the yard and to The front door was convenient. We loved every about our our stay, And after almost 4 months of traveling, this is without a doubt our favorite place to stay! Thank you so much, Joanne!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Venice Vacation

Beautiful home, so close to the beach and the unique flavor of Venice! Looking forward to returning and creating many more happy memories.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayti B., Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely home

Our stay was lovely. We were a bit cramped with four adults (our choice, as a way to save money!), but it was so nice to have a home to return to at the end of the day. The location of Joanne's place is excellent, only a short walk to the beach and to many coffee shops. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice little beach rental half a block from Venice beach.

Nice private property with reserved parking and private entrance. All necessary immunities including bikes and beach necessities. Shower is a highlight of this property and very nice. Rental unit is a Single floor conversion of a multi level historic home. Master bedroom is open concept off main living space and open with large windows. Walking distance to beach restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and friendly host

The one block walk down Dudley Ave to the beach, restaurants, etc was so convenient. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven P., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We’ve stayed at the south end of Venice a few times, but we really loved this place at the north end. Great walkable access to restaurants on Rose Ave. Charming apartment with lots of beach gear for the whole family. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great vacation!

This cute little place was in a great location. Joanne was a great host and very accommodating. The bunk beds were big so two people could sleep in each. It was just so pleasant. Thanks Joanne!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martina S., Cedar Park, Tx (Austin suburb)

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming historic property in a great location

We truly enjoyed our stay at Joanne's wonderful retreat so near Venice Beach. The property is an historic Victorian home; Joanne has maintained it's turn of the century charm while also updating it with so many comfortable amenities. We had everything for our needs in the kitchen, bath and living spaces. The private outdoor patio is a lovely spot where we often enjoyed breakfasts and dinners. Plenty of towels, including beach towels and linens. And a washer & dryer was very handy as well. We had some nice rides on Joanne's bikes. Joanne also has a stash of balls (basketballs, volleyballs) and boogie boards that we did not get a chance to use because we were too busy with other stuff. Easy to walk to many restaurants and coffee shops and a dedicated parking space was a much appreciated amenity. Joanne checked in with us regularly and was immediately attentive to anything we needed. She is so kind and friendly. Directions to the property were very good and instructions for access were also great. It's a truly comfortable and restful place - we certainly hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

jan c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for all one's needs

We enjoyed the easy proximity to the ocean, the boardwalk, groceries and restaurants. But the cozy beachy feel of our accommodations, our hosts kindness and availability, made our stay for a post medical surgery more like being in a home than just a 12 day rental.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021