The Charming 'Windy Gables' on Hollywood Beach: Dream Get-Away
4.8
Outstanding(121 Reviews)House in Oxnard, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Known to locals & historians as The Windy Gables. (Clark Gable is known to have lived here.)
Our enchanted property is steeped in both charm & comfort. This 2 story home right on the beach offers direct access to a wide, white stretch of sand and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hollywood Beach is a safe, quiet community of 'locals' & regular renters. There's plenty of room on the sand for family fun, long walks, romantic dinners or star-gazing after some of the best sunsets on the California coast. Our two-story summer house can be your writer's retreat or—with beds for up to 8, plus a few comfy couches—can be your family's favorite year-round get-away.
The warm living room and family room feature cozy fireplaces. The formal dining area & breakfast nook open right onto the deck for beach/ocean views at every meal. Our newly updated kitchen is located just off the family room for spectacular views (& an eye on the kids) while cooking. Hardwood & marble floors, cable TV & Wi-fi throughout. A master suite with ocean-facing balcony on the 2nd floor will let you sleep to the sound and fresh breeze off the Pacific Ocean.
Walking: Only a couple of blocks to Mrs. Olsen's for breakfast or lunch, shops in the Harbor Village, paddle boarding & kayaking, and a local Farmers' Market every Sunday. A short drive to charter boats & tours of the Channel Islands (known as 'the Galapagos of the California Coast').
Activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sailing, surfing, mountain biking & hiking on the islands, beach cruising our tiny town or along the beach paths, or just sitting by the hotel pool (up the coast a short distance) with a chilled drink in hand.
Once you're here, get great sushi, fish n' chips, pizza or BBQ within 1-2 miles; other restaurants, stores, and amenities of Oxnard & Victoria; shop the outlet malls of Camarillo; enjoy the movies, tacos & sports bars in communities nearby.
Less than an hour: The restaurants & shopping & beaches of Malibu, Santa Monica & Santa Barbara. You can be back in Los Angeles in an hour.
# Important Information about Our Property:
OCCUPANCY
• The allowable number of overnight guests: 8
• Daytime capacity for visitors & other guests: 12-14
NOISE
• This property is not available for Events of any kind that exceed these limits OR that violate Quiet Hours.
• Please do not violate local Noise Standards or other local regulations while you are renting with us.
• Please observe QUIET HOURS in our neighborhood from 10PM to 7AM.
• This means No Outdoor Music, no use of Outdoor Speakers, or other amplified sounds (during Quiet Hours). Thank you!
PARKING
• There are 3 parking spaces on this property: One in the garage, and two parking parallel directly in front of our house.
• Other local parking is available; please ask for details.
• Please DO NOT park on-street in front of any of our neighbors. Thank you!
Keywords: charming house w/ original charm & character, cape cod style, semi-private, family getaway, retreat, cottage
Our enchanted property is steeped in both charm & comfort. This 2 story home right on the beach offers direct access to a wide, white stretch of sand and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hollywood Beach is a safe, quiet community of 'locals' & regular renters. There's plenty of room on the sand for family fun, long walks, romantic dinners or star-gazing after some of the best sunsets on the California coast. Our two-story summer house can be your writer's retreat or—with beds for up to 8, plus a few comfy couches—can be your family's favorite year-round get-away.
The warm living room and family room feature cozy fireplaces. The formal dining area & breakfast nook open right onto the deck for beach/ocean views at every meal. Our newly updated kitchen is located just off the family room for spectacular views (& an eye on the kids) while cooking. Hardwood & marble floors, cable TV & Wi-fi throughout. A master suite with ocean-facing balcony on the 2nd floor will let you sleep to the sound and fresh breeze off the Pacific Ocean.
Walking: Only a couple of blocks to Mrs. Olsen's for breakfast or lunch, shops in the Harbor Village, paddle boarding & kayaking, and a local Farmers' Market every Sunday. A short drive to charter boats & tours of the Channel Islands (known as 'the Galapagos of the California Coast').
Activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sailing, surfing, mountain biking & hiking on the islands, beach cruising our tiny town or along the beach paths, or just sitting by the hotel pool (up the coast a short distance) with a chilled drink in hand.
Once you're here, get great sushi, fish n' chips, pizza or BBQ within 1-2 miles; other restaurants, stores, and amenities of Oxnard & Victoria; shop the outlet malls of Camarillo; enjoy the movies, tacos & sports bars in communities nearby.
Less than an hour: The restaurants & shopping & beaches of Malibu, Santa Monica & Santa Barbara. You can be back in Los Angeles in an hour.
# Important Information about Our Property:
OCCUPANCY
• The allowable number of overnight guests: 8
• Daytime capacity for visitors & other guests: 12-14
NOISE
• This property is not available for Events of any kind that exceed these limits OR that violate Quiet Hours.
• Please do not violate local Noise Standards or other local regulations while you are renting with us.
• Please observe QUIET HOURS in our neighborhood from 10PM to 7AM.
• This means No Outdoor Music, no use of Outdoor Speakers, or other amplified sounds (during Quiet Hours). Thank you!
PARKING
• There are 3 parking spaces on this property: One in the garage, and two parking parallel directly in front of our house.
• Other local parking is available; please ask for details.
• Please DO NOT park on-street in front of any of our neighbors. Thank you!
Keywords: charming house w/ original charm & character, cape cod style, semi-private, family getaway, retreat, cottage
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Oxnard, CA
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(121 Reviews)4.8
We had a great time and loved the area! We are typically Mission Beach vacationeers but we may have found another option! We biked, walked, played on the beach and enjoyed the ocean air - was a bit chilly for us coming from Phoenix!
4.8
We thoroughly loved our stay at the Windy Gables property. It's an older home with lots of history but remodeled beautifully. We loved the location and our closeness to the beach! We loved how the owner had bikes, sand toys, kites, and other beach accessories available in the garage. The garage space is limited so only a smaller, shorter vehicle will be able to fit, but we were able to park 2 cars along the driveway of the house. The owner was very responsive when I asked questions about certain amenities available. We would definitely love to stay at this property again.
4.8
House was nice size for our family. House needs to be cleaned better. Close to shops and restaurants. Noticed water damage on ceiling in living room.
4.8
Our family of 5 enjoyed this cute house on the beach. The location is excellent, walking distance to the harbor restaurants and activities and directly on the sand. There are lots of spaces for everyone to sleep and space to spread out and enjoy. We would definitely stay here again.
4.8
Pros:
Great location, very close to the beach
Plenty of towels
Lots of spaces to sit and relax
Falling asleep to the ocean waves was amazing!
Showers are large
Cons:
The home really needs a detailed deep clean, including the furniture
Sliding screens were difficult to open and close, due to the sand not being cleaned out
We were unable to get some of the TV’s to work, even with instructions provided
Overall, we had a great time at the beach and at this house. It was cloudy when we went, but we still managed to have fun. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. You need water shoes at this beach, the rocks are painful without them. Bring your own beach towels. There are no coffee filters provided, so don’t forget to pick some up. The beds are really comfortable and my daughter loved the little tiny bedroom with a small bathroom all to herself.
4.8
We stayed at Windy Gables with family and friends and it’s such a great place to stay. Right on the sand and in a perfect location to take advantage of everything the area has to offer. We will definitely be back!
4.8
Great place to stay! Comfortable and overall clean place. Sliding screen doors were hard to open because of all the sand in the tracks. Exterior needs a hosing off. Overall really liked the location and our stay was comfortable with 7 +50 year old men! Within 40 minutes of several great golf courses, which was the purpose of our trip! Would stay again!
4.8
Overall good house
4.8
House was clean and kitchen was well stocked with all the supplies we needed to make a nice dinner. Home was located in a lovely neighborhood in walking distance to the harbor shops and restaurants. Would love to stay again.
4.8
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home. Great beach front location! Will definitely want to stay there again!
4.8
The cottage is spacious with nicely upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. The access to the beach was great and the large patio enjoyable to sit on.
4.8
The house is very charming. A great location and walkable restaurants. the house is very well appointed with everything we needed. We enjoyed sleeping with the doors open and listening to the waves break. None of us wanted to leave.
4.8
The house is very charming. A great location and walkable restaurants. the house is very well appointed with everything we needed. We enjoyed sleeping with the doors open and listening to the waves break. None of us wanted to leave.
4.8
Great place
4.8
Perfect beach house to enjoy surf and sand with family. We only left the house one evening for fish and chips during our four night trip - the rest of the time we simply relaxed on the back deck taking in all that Hollywood beach had to offer.
4.8
Lovely welcome by the host - Wine and fresh flowers. Place was clean and welcoming. Furniture is comfortable and beach and baby friendly. Great location. Highly recommend for a family stay.
4.8
Our grandson graduated high school and because we had such a great time 4 years ago at Windy Gables, that’s what he asked for. It did NOT disappoint!!
4.8
This house was magical. The location was right on a beach that was not busy. The beach itself was sandy and beautiful without any trash. The master bedroom looked out at the ocean with a balcony to sit and enjoy the view. The rest of the house was also very nice and comfortable. We had a great time, and would definitely recommend this place to others!
4.8
The house was great, the location awesome, the beach, although public is basically private. It's really tucked away on Hollywood Beach walking distance to restaurants and bars. Check out Rudder Room!
4.8
So my wife and I can come back, again and again, and again.
I WISH it wasn't on the most vacant beach in Southern California. I WISH there wasn't a piece of trash for miles. I WISH the THREE fireplaces weren't so warm and inviting, I WISH the whole house didn't grab you by the lapels and yell RELAX, you FOOL every time you stepped into the place, because then OTHER PEOPLE wouldn't want to come here and reconnect with the stars and each other as my wife and I did this last weekend. (did I mention walking-distance restaurants?)
Damn, I wish this place weren't so great.
4.8
All was good. Will go back
4.8
Cute house right on the beach with great views especially from upstairs. Perfect for watching the sunset. Lots of comfortable sitting areas.
4.8
We were having our yearly fly-in somewhere and have a visit. Sisters, aunt and niece. Very beachy vibe to the house. The pictures don’t do it justice. It is a lot roomier than it looks, with different areas to break out to for conversations. Nice and neat neighborhood. We could hear the ocean oil derrick pumping platform at night with the window cracked. Not sure if that is all the time. Not terrible, just something to know. Super convenient location. Easy drives to Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara.
4.8
Smaller beach house that is a little outdated, but great location and served its purpose.
4.8
Perfect little getaway on the beach! We didn’t have the best weather but loved sitting by the fire and being together. The location is fantastic and we walked to restaurants/coffee/marina almost daily. Very comfortable beds and the house had a very cool, old charm to it. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
4.8
Loved it!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!
4.8
We had a lovely stay on this property. It definitely needs some attention though. We had to clean sand out of the home and off the patio upon our arrival. The patio was completely covered, so was unable to use until we cleaned. None of the remotes for tvs, fireplaces, etc worked. Trash cans were full when we arrived, so had to take our trash somewhere else. Ant problem in the dining room. These were not game changers, but very disappointing given the expense of our stay.
4.8
Perfect for what we needed and a fantastic location right on the beach! Would recommend and would stay again.
4.8
First I must say that my out of town family members who stayed at your property had a fabulous time and of course being right on the beach is the best part!
That being said, there were a few things that I felt were not up to par.... 1. The television never worked properly. It went on and off by itself, whenever it felt like it! 2. there were at least 4 outdoor chairs that were broken and not usable! 3. There were 2 bbqs on property, but the grills on them were rusted out and not usable! 4. One of my family said that the pillows and comforters did not smell clean! 5. Lastly, the outdoor spaces weren't very appealing, no landscaping, flowers, nothing! Not very appealing, just dirty tables and chairs!
Love where it is, just needs some updates.
4.8
Three old girlfriends together again at the seaside. This charming, sweet older updated beach house suits our needs perfectly. We enjoyed relaxing under patio umbrellas with a glass of wine, taking walks on the sand and always with the breaking waves and ebbing tide as harmonious accompaniment... enchanting.
4.8
The location of the home on the beach was amazing. Very private almost seemed like we had the beach to ourselves.
The home had some very charming aspects, but as with most beach houses there was some deferred maintenance. Plugs don't work in some locations. TV's hard to navigate, bring your passwords to access anything other than regular tv. Screen on slider totally destroyed in family room. that type of thing. It was still a great week.
4.8
This is our favorite vacation every year. We love it here and feel so blessed to be able to share such a beautiful location with our family. It’s the most chill area around. No crowds, no waits at any of the restaurants. Quick walk to the marina to paddle hoard. Small market across the street. Being able to be directly on the beach is incredible. The sunsets are the most beautiful out of any I have seen anywhere. Everything was wonderful and amazing per usual!
4.8
My family had a wonderful time at Windy Gables. An easy get away from LA, we were able to reset and recharge! Charming, clean and spacious. Thank you, Windy Gables!!
4.8
we've stayed at another couple locations inside the Hollywood beach community but this was by far the best location. Its only a couple blocks from the cafe and a few houses in from the public beach access. great beach with very few people (even on the weekends)
4.8
It was an AMAZING time with beautiful weather!!! Thank you for letting us make wonderful memories at your home. ♥️
4.8
We loved it as soon as we walked in. It was accurate about being “Windy Gables”, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the beach, ocean and surrounding area. Definitely another stay can be had!
4.8
Pristine beach not crowded or overused. Long walks and the relaxing sound of the ocean lends itself to a chilled getaway. House is clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay.
4.8
This was our second stay at Windy Gables and definitely won’t be our last. Great property, great hosts. All around an amazing time.
4.8
Pristine beach not crowded or overused. Long walks and the relaxing sound of the ocean lends itself to a chilled getaway. House is clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay.
4.8
This was our second stay at Windy Gables and definitely won’t be our last. Great property, great hosts. All around an amazing time.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Oxnard?
The average price for a rental in Oxnard is $434 per night. This rental is $523 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Charming 'Windy Gables' on Hollywood Beach: Dream Get-Away. 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 The Charming 'Windy Gables' on Hollywood Beach: Dream Get-Away pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Charming 'Windy Gables' on Hollywood Beach: Dream Get-Away?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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