Le Petite Cottage 1/2 block from the beach
4.1
Excellent(29 Reviews)Apartment in Venice Beach, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this apartment rental
Le Petite Cottage is a quaint studio getaway. It is as nice as any hotel suite in Venice or Santa Monica for half the cost and not to mention more privacy. Just 1/2 block to the beach, this charming French country suite has a cal king bed. The suite is decorated with delightful shabby chic furnishings. At the private entrance there is a small lovely, tranquil garden patio with a iron bench.
Le Petite Cottage has a cozy kitchenette with a two burner stove, a microwave,
and medium sized refrigerator. The suite comes complete with flat screen HDTV, a BlueRay DVD player, cable, WiFi, heating & air conditioning.
The Le Petite sleeps 2 very comfortably. There is one garage parking space that comes with the unit.
Le Petite Cottage has a cozy kitchenette with a two burner stove, a microwave,
and medium sized refrigerator. The suite comes complete with flat screen HDTV, a BlueRay DVD player, cable, WiFi, heating & air conditioning.
The Le Petite sleeps 2 very comfortably. There is one garage parking space that comes with the unit.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Venice Beach, CA
Reviews
4.1
Excellent(29 Reviews)4.1
We've stayed at plenty of VRBO and other home-stay places. Most are awesome but our experience here was so awful (for reasons that'll become obvious below) that we cut our stay short.
The room you'll be in is basically what would probably be a modestly sized (not big as the photos imply) back room of a property (there's even a locked internal door which probably goes through to the rest of it) that in our case had other people in the rest of that side of the house *and* other people on the other side of what was our bedroom wall. Not a problem itself except the walls are thin enough to hear pretty much everything that's going on elsewhere in the property. Everything. All the time and at every hour of the day.
In our case this meant being an unwilling audience to the partying couple in the part of the building behind our headboard as they went hard and loud at drinking, talking, singing, stomping around, clinking bottles, crashing doors, making out, dropping stuff on the floors and a whole raft of other stuff. Until around 3:30am. We'd got back from an event Downtown around midnight and the party was in full swing and didn't let up (apart from a brief moment when one or both went out for what we guess were more supplies). By 3am, we got onto the web and found somewhere (anywhere) else to check into and got the heck out first thing that morning. BTW, none of what the partiers were up to is wrong as such; we just don't want to pay to be kept awake by it.
I messaged Byrnadette at 3am to let her know we'd be leaving asap. She messaged back late morning - by which time we'd long since left - and said "wish I had known earlier and contacted the neighbours"... well, she was contacted at 3am (and didn't respond until 8 hours later so presumably didn't exactly jump to action then) so I'm not sure what else "earlier" could've been. During that same exchange, she said “Sorry to hear this R u sure u don’t want to come back... current neighbors r checking out today at 11... And the property Should be super quiet tonight” which to us means those noisy guests were hers too. Not cool.
So far the owner/manager - Byrnadette – has refused to refund anything despite the issue being within her remit. The dispute is currently with VRBO.
You might be luckier than we were - people have written positive reviews for this place – but it really is a case of the luck and where your expectations are at. And whether you can sleep through noise.
4.1
Great location to the beach and for walking all over. Apartment was clean and well appointed. We loved it!
4.1
Stayed here with my 7 yr old for a few days. So close to the beach! Very clean! Would totally stay again!
4.1
The apartment is perfectly located just a block from Venice beach, so you are close to all of the action you would expect. The little courtyard out front was a nice touch, and the interior had most everything you could need for a few days stay. The only thing that was not as expected were the bikes that were included with the unit; they were pretty old and rusty. But, service is key: when I had questions both Bernadette and Gary got back to me within minutes.
4.1
Le Petite is a small studio in a great location. Enjoyed the small outdoor space. Adds to the living space and a place to enjoy early morning coffee. Bed was comfortable, wonderful to have a parking space in the garage, quite area (but back of building had lots of garbage cans with trash littered around). A few improvements inside would be a benefit: smaller bed (large king too big for a small studio), claw bathtub though vintage needs an uplift, plastic shower curtains around the tub (mold), tub is not level (rocks) doesn't feel safe, bring your own body soap- none supplied, a luggage stand for suitcases would be great (get them up off the floor), and a deep thorough cleaning would be nice.
4.1
The place we stayed for very nice and clean. The AC didn't work when we got there and we called to tell them but it was not fixed by the end of our stay. While inside we felt safe but the street where we entered was like an ally way and was filled with trash and some homeless people. I know this can't be controlled by the owner but I would want people to know this ahead of time in case they were staying alone. As I said once we were inside we felt safe and it was nice and quiet. The place was very clean and felt very comfortable except for the AC. Location to the beach was great.
4.1
The place was small but had everything we needed. The bed was extemwly comfortable and there were plenty of clean linens. Perfect for active single or couple. Location was awesome and had parking which was key for us. I would definitely stay here again while visiting the LA area.
4.1
One of the best vacation rentals I have ever stayed in!! It truly lives up to its petite name because it is very cozy inside! Byrnadette and her assistant are so helpful and provide very detailed instructions on how to access the property. This location is central to everywhere in venice. I'm not sure what the other people who reviewed this rental were talking about because it looks exactly like the pictures, and super clean? Everything about my stay was perfect and I will absolutely be coming back soon. Im definitely going to share this hidden treasure with all of my friends.
4.1
My partner and I stayed here for our first visit to Los Angeles. This area of Venice beach is not very clean and didn't feel very safe. In the 5 nights we stayed at this property there police in the back alley 2 nights(that we saw). The first for a domestic dispute(right next to the suite), second a vehicle was hit which police were taking a statement for.
Our first night we walked to Santa Monica Pier at 6pm. There were ALOT of homeless people and police circling the streets and beaches as soon as the sun went down!! When heading the opposite direction from the suite the area is better taken care of, and during the day it does feel safer as more people are around.
As these things are not in control of the suite owner they are fully a personal preference to what type of trip you desire. If you spend more time away from this area you may be quite happy.
However the pictures of the area the property manager has chosen do not display what the current atmosphere of this area is like.
The suite itself is quite outdated, the owner is going for a shabby chic look as the property is quite old this is understandable. However it is very apparent that there have not been ANY recent updates to furniture or furnishings. The bed is extremely uncomfortable(hard). I truly appreciate a good sleep when on holidays!! The bedding is old and in questionable cleanliness. The shower is very old located in a tub that is using rags under its feet to stable it (not so stable!). There were hairs and dirt all over the sink around the faucet upon our arrival. Check out is 11am and Check in 4pm (this is ample time to have the suite properly cleaned no matter what state it was left in.)
The kitchen is what you see in the picture other than it seems most of the dishes have been put away dirty which is a complete turn off to using anything and defeats the purpose of having a kitchen!!
The garage was a nice convenience as parking in the area is stressful. Unless you have a large vehicle because it wont fit in this garage!!
I only contacted the owner by telephone upon arrival as instructed, which seemed unwanted!!
I would not recommend this property to anyone and would definitely not return. I do think it has potential to be a lot better with some furniture updates, it definitely needs a really good cleaning!!
The unfortunate part is the area is un-kept and sketchy to say the least.
4.1
Property is set up as in the photos and in a prime location. Only thing is house is very dusty and does not look like a serious thorough cleaning has been done. Curtains and fabric drape on curtains was full of dust. They have not been properly laundered in a while. Bathroom shower head did not work and looked like it had been that way for a while. Updated utensils should be purchased. Old worn cutting boards and plastic grade Kitchen essentials was not a good look. I should say these were some of my peeves. The property assistant Kayley was great. Never saw owner. If you take my advice and monitor the property a little better I feel this property could be a true gem. Bed was super comfy AND clean. So kudos for that for sure.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Venice Beach?
The average price for a rental in Venice Beach is R 4,511 per night. This rental is R 1,913 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Le Petite Cottage 1/2 block from the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Petite Cottage 1/2 block from the beach pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Le Petite Cottage 1/2 block from the beach?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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