Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista
House in Mar Vista, CA
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Step back in time Mad Men-style in this sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista. Tastefully decorated with period-specific furniture and antiques as well as rare, original music and film memorabilia, this unique home is like a living museum of 20th century pop culture. Property is two miles to the beach.
Hardwood floors, new casement windows, long, galley-style kitchen. Queen bed in the master bedroom and daybed in the guest room. Recently remodeled bathroom with beautiful glass tile, spa tub, rain shower, and vanity with double sink. Backyard features an outdoor deck, tea table, a cactus garden, and a fire pit.
Get in touch with your inner Danny and Sandy as you walk by world-famous Venice High School where they filmed the movie, "Grease", a mere half block away. A stone's throw from everything - the trendy restaurants and shops on Abbott Kinney, the beach, even Costco!
Feel free to contact me with any questions about this amazing space or for any suggestions about the local area!!!
NOTE: WHILE CLEAN, WELL-BEHAVED PETS ARE WELCOME WITH A PET FEE, WE MUST BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE.
Hardwood floors, new casement windows, long, galley-style kitchen. Queen bed in the master bedroom and daybed in the guest room. Recently remodeled bathroom with beautiful glass tile, spa tub, rain shower, and vanity with double sink. Backyard features an outdoor deck, tea table, a cactus garden, and a fire pit.
Get in touch with your inner Danny and Sandy as you walk by world-famous Venice High School where they filmed the movie, "Grease", a mere half block away. A stone's throw from everything - the trendy restaurants and shops on Abbott Kinney, the beach, even Costco!
Feel free to contact me with any questions about this amazing space or for any suggestions about the local area!!!
NOTE: WHILE CLEAN, WELL-BEHAVED PETS ARE WELCOME WITH A PET FEE, WE MUST BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Mar Vista, CA
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
The property is well done overall. It has a vintage movie fan decor. Location is good with tons of restaurants nearby and close to Venice Beach. Walkable neighborhood appears to be very safe.
Note should be made for short people, and people with mobility problems that in order to get into the tub/shower, you have to go over a ledge that is more than 2' above the floor. Also, there is only street parking, 2 hour limit, and one morning a week, you must have your car elsewhere for at least 4 hours. We could not get the TV to work, as you must know how to use Roku.
Ample hot water through a tankless water heater.
Overall a good property for a summer stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the house, location, & all the amenities. Very easy to communicate with host to answer questions.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is great - convenient but off main roads so it’s not overly busy or crowded. The owner is super responsive and helpful, and the house is well outfitted and a delight to stay in. We enjoyed it very much!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a very nice stay at this property. I recommend it!
10.0 / 10.0
Great communication by the owner. Nice and clean property.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was very clean and well cared-for. The Location was excellent. We'd definitely go back.
10.0 / 10.0
My daughter and I had a great stay at this cute house on Zanja St. Our host Spencer was in contact at the beginning and end of the stay, and made himself available as needed. The house is lovely and clean, providing open space to land at after a day in the city. It felt like a "home away from home", and we would love to return upon future visits to Los Angeles.
10.0 / 10.0
It was our home away from home for a month. We worked remotely and just slid right in to the California vibe.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing and convenient
This was the perfect spot for convenience and relaxation while we visited family. The house was clean and we loved the decor. Very big kitchen and nice neighborhood.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice spot
The place was easy to find. It was clean and everything was easy to find. Spencer was a good host and answered any inquiry promptly.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
Good location, clean
10.0 / 10.0
Home between homes
Just what my fiance and I needed while we were in the middle of a move. Felt like home while we were between our actual homes.
10.0 / 10.0
We have a Great 12 Day Stay at this wonderfull Place. Thank you Spencer for this nice time, it was our best vacation stay at LA.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place
We had a lovely time staying at Spencer's apartment.
It is convenient for all local amenities and the local buses are great for Venice and Santa Monica.
We felt safe here.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time staying at Spencers apartment.It is convenient for all local amenities and the local buses are great for Venice and Santa Monica.We felt safe here.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect - pup friendly home
Just back from a 4 night stay at this comfortable, well appointed and cozy house. We were 3 adults and one 25 lb pup and the space was perfect. Much larger than it looks in the photos - while we did not really cook in the kitchen it had everything we would need and lots of space. The main sitting room was very comfortable, bath was large and the tub was great. Bed in master bedroom very comfortable. The futon was fine for one person, we did not use the air mattress. Decor was clean, LA appropriate and just enough to make you feel like you were in a home and not a hotel. Everything was organized and the yard was clean and well tended to.
Spenser was the perfect host and his canine buddy, Mijo, was sweet and friendly. Our pup would have played with him constantly if allowed. Parking was readily available out the front door and the entry system worked great. One of the best VRBO rentals we have stayed in. Thank you Spenser.
We will most definently stay here again when we visit LA area.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house for Thanksgiving week!
Fantastic space, kitchen and location. Even an easy to use television. I made a Thanksgiving turkey to bring to my daughter's in this great kitchen and it was delicious! The owner is helpful and gracious. Very well stocked house. We will be back!
5.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic VRBO experience at this property. The landscaping is gorgeous in the front and back of the house. The home interior is beautiful and we all loved the decor. The house was spotless when we arrived, which is always a big plus. Beyond all that, the instructions for entry were excellent and fool proof, as were the instructions for where stuff (like toilet paper) was stored, or how to operate the dishwasher. Nothing was left to chance. We would stay at this property again in a heartbeat! One thing Id like to pass on to future renters is you should check out the 26 Beach Restaurant. Fantastic food!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Property
We had a fantastic VRBO experience at this property. The landscaping is gorgeous in the front and back of the house. The home interior is beautiful and we all loved the decor. The house was spotless when we arrived, which is always a big plus. Beyond all that, the instructions for entry were excellent and fool proof, as were the instructions for where stuff (like toilet paper) was stored, or how to operate the dishwasher. Nothing was left to chance. We would stay at this property again in a heartbeat! One thing I'd like to pass on to future renters is you should check out the "26 Beach Restaurant". Fantastic food!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, fun decor and beautiful kitchen and bath
We had a very nice 3-night stay...house is in a great location, barely two miles from Venice Beach and all it has to offer. The house is set up well for two to four people, I would say. The décor is a lot of fun, with a lot of good-natured kitsch, music memorabilia and classic cinema posters.
The amount of care that went into the kitchen and bath remodels is obvious, with high-quality surfaces, fixtures and appliances that I would be happy to have in my own home. The bedrooms are more ordinary but perfectly serviceable...we didn't come here to hang out in the bedrooms, so to speak, so not a big deal to us.
Backyard and landscaping are very attractive, though we didn't spend much time there. Spencer was in the guest house during our stay, and he was a very friendly and gracious host...our only regret is not getting to meet Mijo, his famous canine sidecar-riding partner! We would definitely stay here again the next time we're in the area, thanks for sharing your house with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place to stay!
The house was gorgeous, just as pictured and so close to everything we needed. Spencer is an amazing host. He is so friendly and helpful with anything we needed and travel ideas. We will definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Cute bungalow close-ish to Venice Beach
I was looking for someplace to have casual debrief time after meetings in Los Angeles, and this was perfect. 3 of us stayed in 2 bedrooms and we were able to have other people over to visit. Place felt very airy and spacious even though it wasn't huge. Very thoughtfully stylish and well maintained. Great little backyard with hammock and chairs for yet another area of us to hang out. Master bedroom had queen bed for two, I slept in 2nd bedroom and slept on the futon, which was a bit hard on the hips. Should have not been so lazy, and should have set up the air mattress instead, so that's on me. Very close to lots of great restaurants, shops and not too far (mile-ish?) from Venice Beach. We'll come again.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and Very Clean!!!
House was beautiful and in a great location. Very updated kitchen and everything was SUPER clean Very close to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Owner was very helpful on suggestions of places to eat. EVERY meal we had was AMAZING thanks to him. Master bed was a little uncomfortable and kind of loud. I didn't want to move during the night, afraid to wake up my partner. It should be mentioned in the description that the owner lives on the premises and the backyard was shared. Might not matter for some people, but for others it should be disclosed prior to booking. We still had a great time visiting the area and the house was VERY clean and beautiful.
10.0 / 10.0
Great time
Our stay was wonderful and Spencer is a great host. House was very clean, comfortable and equipped with all we needed. Property is indeed very quiet. We would definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
great property and location. beautiful backyard and ammenities.
perfect combination of a great owner managed property and the perfect location to be in SoCal.
10.0 / 10.0
All we hoped for and more!
We had a great stay here with our family of 4. The kitchen and bathroom are luxurious! It was nice to have a safe enclosed space for our son to play in the back yard as well. Spencer was very helpful and accommodating. The property is conveniently located and very quiet. Highly recommend it!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome stay!
Perfect location; within walking distance to lots of shops & a short drive to Santa Monica Pier! Spencer was great to deal with and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice house for a longer stay
We stayed for 1 week over spring break with my family of 4. After an initial hiccup where the new fouton was too small for our two kids to sleep on, Spencer came by the next morning with a new air mattress, sheets and pillow, and offered a partial refund for that night. The house is spacious, clean, and well-stocked, with off-street parking and a nice back-yard with a hammock that the kids loved. The location is convenient for walking to nearby stores and restaurants, and a short drive to many nearby sites and beaches, although a bit too far from any beach for our family to walk. Overall a fun place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property, Great Location
The property was clean and nicely renovated. It was very comfortable with plenty of space -
so much better than a hotel room! The location was in a great trendy neighborhood with lots of good restaurants in a short distance. The owner was very friendly and attentive to any needs that we may have had. I would highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean property, close to shops, restaurant and beach with a great support from the host
The property is as described and everything is clean and you will find it in a good condition. Close to Spencers home you will find some good restaurants and the beach is 5 minutes away with the car. We had rent bikes for some days and that was a great experience to visit all the great places ( Venice, Santa Monica Beach, Abbot Kinney and Marina) on an easy way.
The kitchen is fill equipped, the dryer and the wash machine is working well and there was enough place for our family with four persons.
We really love the stay at Spencer place and we had some awesome days in Venice. We appreciate his support and his hospitality. Spencers recommendations were very helpful and special the baby blues was a great experience for me and my family.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location! Private Parking! Spacious! Quiet Neighborhood!
If you are like us that does not like to stay at hotels and want to enjoy the privacy of a spacious home with everything you need at your fingertips, this is a great place to stay. Kitchen had all the amenities, restaurants and shopping all walking distance, very quiet neighborhood and your very own parking space - which was very important for us. Spencer was available 24/7 - ready to help and address your needs. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Light, clean, spacious, modernist interior; comfortable furnishings, fascinating decor
Best thing was the private and attractive backyard and deck, opening from kitchen and master bedroom. The house was comfortable and well-equipped, full of fascinating pictures, books, rock'n'roll memorabilia. The location is good, near shops and buses, good breakfast round the corner at Maxwells. Not too far from trendy Abbot Kinney and the beach; if you're fit you can walk it. Quiet, interesting neighborhood felt safe. We have lived nearby in Sunset Park Santa Monica, driven by Spencer's corner dozens of times - it was such fun to live there briefly. Great place for entertaining local friends and relatives!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
My husband and I moved to the area without a long term rental finalized, and Spencer's home came to the rescue! We initially planned to stay in his home for 2 weeks. The location was convenient and his home was comfortable. Above all, Spencer was so kind and flexible. When our move in date to the long term rental was pushed back, he extended our stay by another week, "no worries." If you want to be close to Venice, Abbot Kinney, the beach, or Marina del Rey, Spencer's home is a good choice.
8.0 / 10.0
Location, parking, ambiance inside and out
Just a note to thank you very much for everything. Our stay at your rental was perfect! The location, detailed instructions, & what you expected from us as guests and more, I felt much more at ease after meeting you in person. Your place is incredible and captured our imagination of what west LA is, and was, with a mix of vintage decor and modern updates. Blown away with the modern solar panels, awesome windows & blinds, on demand hot water heater on the outside and the victrola record player, old movie posters, collectibles, books etc..inside. Although my visit was mainly to attend my daughters graduation from UCLA, I got the same vibe at your place that she obtained on her venture several years ago when she left Austin, Tx and never returned.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect match for our needs!
We stayed for 2 weeks as we were visiting our daughter who lives and works in the area. We needed a space to accommodate both my husband and myself along our daughter and her pet - as she was having work done at her place. Spencer's home was perfect. It is in a convenient location and easy to walk to shopping and restaurants. The neighborhood is pretty quiet. Spencer was helpful, responsive and very welcoming. The beds were comfortable - even the futon in the second bedroom. The kitchen looks exactly as pictured and it has a lovely back yard.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mar Vista?
The average price for a rental in Mar Vista is $252 per night. This rental is $20 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sleek, recently renovated mid-century modern house in Venice/Mar Vista?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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