Oceanview House in Manhattan Beach is what you would visualise if you were imagining a traditional beach house in sunny California and is exactly as described in the listing! An endearing wooden structure, literally 2 minutes walk to the beach, in a chilled out residential area of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and a PERFECT match to what we had dreamed of staying in when we set out on our month long adventure in the US. The owners met us on arrival and were most accomodating in welcoming us to the property, explaining the amenaties (including the wifi code - a must these days) and were most passionate about a property they referred to as 'home'! Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, but with a traditional beach house feel, this property IS most definitely a home! In fact, we spent an evening in Las Vegas while staying at the property and on returning, we both said 'it's good to be home'! Everything you could possibly need during your stay is available for use at the property including bikes, surf board, beach chairs and parasol, BBQ and all internal items right down to the salt and pepper! However, the highlight of staying at this property is most definitely its' location. As soon as you step on to the street, leaving the comfort of the swing seat on the porch behind, the sand is with you, blowing up from the beach, you're THAT close! We felt like locals taking our chairs and boards the few steps round the corner to our daily dose of paradise, which included a walk or cycle ride along the salubrious Strand to Manhattan Beach Pier or a coffee and croissant in a local eaterie! Although we have been to Manhattan Beach before, this trip was for a special occasion and the beach house made it even more special - a traditional American beach house experience! Should we revisit this area of the States again we would have no hesitation in staying here, in fact we would be disappointed if we were unable to. If your looking for something truly authentic then this is the place! WONDERFUL!

Oceanview House in Manhattan Beach is what you would visualise if you were imagining a traditional beach house in sunny California and is exactly as described in the listing! An endearing wooden structure, literally 2 minutes walk to the beach, in a chilled out residential area of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and a PERFECT match to what we had dreamed of staying in when we set out on our month long adventure in the US. The owners met us on arrival and were most accomodating in welcoming us to the property, explaining the amenaties (including the wifi code - a must these days) and were most passionate about a property they referred to as 'home'! Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, but with a traditional beach house feel, this property IS most definitely a home! In fact, we spent an evening in Las Vegas while staying at the property and on returning, we both said 'it's good to be home'! Everything you could possibly need during your stay is available for use at the property including bikes, surf board, beach chairs and parasol, BBQ and all internal items right down to the salt and pepper! However, the highlight of staying at this property is most definitely its' location. As soon as you step on to the street, leaving the comfort of the swing seat on the porch behind, the sand is with you, blowing up from the beach, you're THAT close! We felt like locals taking our chairs and boards the few steps round the corner to our daily dose of paradise, which included a walk or cycle ride along the salubrious Strand to Manhattan Beach Pier or a coffee and croissant in a local eaterie! Although we have been to Manhattan Beach before, this trip was for a special occasion and the beach house made it even more special - a traditional American beach house experience! Should we revisit this area of the States again we would have no hesitation in staying here, in fact we would be disappointed if we were unable to. If your looking for something truly authentic then this is the place! WONDERFUL!

Very well-appointed, cozy house in a FANTASTIC location! I highly recommend. Also, Andrea is extremely helpful and responsive. We'll be back!

Very well-appointed, cozy house in a FANTASTIC location! I highly recommend. Also, Andrea is extremely helpful and responsive. We'll be back!

We stayed in the lower unit of this great little beach house for a little over a month. It was a fantastic experience. The apartment was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. The location was amazing - a 3 minute walk to the beach. The owner and manager were wonderful to deal with - completely responsive and friendly. We can’t recommend this rental enough and will definitely stay there again when our travels bring us back to Manhattan Beach.

Loved it. Very close to the beach. A quiet neighborhood. Parking spot. Was ideal for me for 10-day stay.

Loved it. Very close to the beach. A quiet neighborhood. Parking spot. Was ideal for me for 10-day stay.

My daughter and I stayed here for the month of April in 2017 for her to attend some specialist physiotherapy. We stayed in the upstairs apartment which has everything that you could need. The apartment is well equipped and in a great location so close to the beach. Jim was incredibly kind and even took the time to fill up the fridge and cupboards ready for our arrival.

Sehr hilfsbereite und nette Vermieter. Bei Problemen wurde umgehend Abhilfe geschaffen. Das Haus liegt in laufnähe zum Strand, in einer sehr ruhigen Wohngegend. Alles was für einen entspannten Urlaub notwendig ist, ist in der Wohnung vorhanden. Toll war, dass Nahrungsmittel (Kaffee, Gewürze, Öl usw.) in der Wohnung vorhanden waren, dass erleichtert den Start.

We have never been to Manhattan Beach before and we were not disappointed! The house was adorable, clean, and in a perfect location! We didn't need a car at all! The beach and overall area is beautiful and with the beach cruisers it's about a 10 min bike ride into the downtown pier area where there's just about every kind of restaurant and shopping you can think of- not to mention the bike path is all along the beach with a beautiful view! We were so happy this rental worked out on such a last minute vacation! Beautiful place and we hope to stay here again soon in the near future! :)

Our stay in Manhattan Beach was very last minute. We had arranged another place which did not meet our standards and had to leave unexpectedly. Luckily, this adorable place came up for a fantastic deal. The place was utterly charming, clean, and close to excellent restaurants and the beach. We loved our stay and would not hesitate to stay again! My only recommendation would be to provide more basics - i.e. shampoo/conditioner, coffee, tea, ketchup and what not. We are used to places that have those basics and thus did not come prepared. Other than that, no complaints! Fabulous place.

We had a great 7 day stay in Manhattan Beach. The location of the beach house was perfect - close to the beach; an easy drive or bike ride to other beaches; grocery stores and shops and to other parts of LA County. The upper unit was perfect for the 2 of us, although it does sleep 3 with the pull out. It had everything we needed in terms of amenities including great wi-fi and full cable TV not to mention it was very clean, and charming! If there was one small thing to improve it would be access to the bikes as most days we didn't have the large bike for our use as the tenant in lower unit used the bike weekdays all day. I would definitely consider renting this property again!

We had a fantastic 5 day stay at the Manhattan beach house. The upper unit has everything you need (kitchen, towels, linens) and with included access to bikes and beach items it was ideal for us. The place is well decorated, clean and incredibly charming. We loved the back patio and the upper balcony. The location is prime, quiet and close to good restaurants in Manhattan Beach. We loved it!

We were able to get in a 2 day stay and really appreciated the short walk to the beach and the excellent accommodations. We will be back for sure! Thank you for fitting us in!

We really enjoyed our 2nd stay at this rental home in Manhattan Beach! And here’s what I really liked & appreciated about the home & the benefits of staying there: It’s in a great neighborhood; friendly neighbors, just felt “safe” there. A major convenience: You have a place to park! Don’t have to go find a parking spot on the street. That’s a plus, especially when you’re coming in late @ 2am!! The location is great b/c it’s a block from the beach, the Strand & the bike path!! What more could you ask for! Luv the “Strand” for walking, getting exercise & enjoying the ocean view… taking photos of beautiful sunsets..... Our daughter did comparison price shopping for a rental in the area. This home was the best: their rates are fair, the same as their competition EXCEPT the competition does not have a private patio! We enjoyed several meals out there. Another convenience is: the washer & dryer in the laundry room is right next to the kitchen. The owners provide bikes for cruising on the bike path, very thoughtful! My husband & I also enjoyed the swing on the front porch! If you’ve never been, Manhattan Beach is the best! You’d never know it was in L.A. It’s a sweet community & very convenient w/lots of restaurants & a stone’s throw for L.A. airport. The owner is really nice, easy to work with. This 1 bedroom home works perfectly for the 2 of us & that’s where we’ll stay on our next trip to L.A!!!

Our family's week-long stay at this property in Manhattan Beach exceeded our expectations and we hope to return again. The proximity to LAX airport and several F1000 companies like Boeing, IBM, etc will make it one of my top options next time I'm in the area on business. Clean, bright, and beautifully furnished, the apartment we rented gave our family enough room to relax, eat-in, and rest in comfort. WiFi was fast and easy. The short walk to the beach made the sunsets a magnet for us to visit every evening. The beach chairs and bikes were included and gave us a chance to explore the area in different ways. The variety of breakfast restaurants just a few short blocks away gave us something new to try each morning. Manhattan Beach was lovely, modern, walkable, and easy to explore. The property was ideal for our local outings to the ocean, shops, restaurants, and even day trips to LA and San Diego. We loved the decor. The provided linens and towels made packing simple for this trip, and the laundry room was reliable and easy. I'd recommend this property for a family trip, personal break, business travel or romantic getaway. Having a car is not necessary, but parking options are plentiful and worry-free. We especially loved that the apartment was smoke-free. We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely want to return in the future.

My daughter and I stayed here almost 3 months, and LOVED this place...the neighbors, the location, just everything about it was wonderful. It's comfortable, clean, cozy, and the owner is just a dear and so great to work with. Highly recommended!

This adorable little beach house/apartment is just what you are looking for to be close to the beach and comfortable. It is stocked with what you will need for your stay. I came and loved it so much I extended my time there. It is just a 1/2 block to the beautiful Strand and the pier, restaurants, shops in Manhattan Beach are within walking distance. Bikes, backyard, barbecue, chairs and waher/dryer-- all you will need-taxi from the airport- you don't even need a car! I highly recommend this beach vacation getaway! A big plus-the owner is so helpful and responsive! JL

I was fortunate to find this lovely beach cottage to rent for 3 months last summer. The house is in a perfect location and only 1/2 block to the strand and beach and in walking distance to restaurants nearby. The apartment was very clean, bright, cheerful, and had plenty of amenities to make it comfortable. The apartment setup is ideal for 2 or 3 people to stay. The backyard grill, table and chairs, and beach bikes were an added bonus. The manager is also very friendly and helpful. I loved my vacation in Manhattan Beach and I can not wait to book my next stay!

We rented this cottage for 3 days over Thanksgiving to be near a family gathering. It is a cute beach cottage, a couple of blocks from the water. Very clean accommodations, comfortable for 2 people. Nothing fancy, yet all the basics are there. The bikes were a great perk! Luckily for us, the upstairs tenant was away for most of our visit and we did not have to share the bikes or co-ordinate the tandem parking ins and outs until our last day. That would have been annoying to deal with on a daily basis. The owner was very nice to deal with.

just 2 min. walk from the beach, clean, nice, comfortable place where you can feel like at home in LA ! I had a very nice and relaxed stay there and would definitely book it again when I am back in LA for surfing.