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.

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!

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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!

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!

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.

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!

Beautiful home, so close to the beach and the unique flavor of Venice! Looking forward to returning and creating many more happy memories.

We had a lovely stay with the nicest host. The House is full of charm due to the Old age. It is in no way modern or upscale, but has the charm is a house from 1905. We preferred to clean a little when we arrived. It has a perfect location right by the Venice Boardwalk and Joanne is doing everything in her capacity to help and assist. Joanne even brought a huge Winnie the Pooh teddy for me daughter when she hurt her foot badly on the buggy board. There are lovely amenities in the house and we rode bikes a lot, and used the buggy boards. We never felt unsafe in the neighborhood though it can be a little rowdy - as the rest of Venice. Absolutely lovely cafes and restaurants nearby. Thank You Joanne for everything. We had a lovely time!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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!

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.

Overall we had a great stay. This property's best attribute is its location. The price was very fair for the location. Though the house says that it is for up to 6 people, only 4 are included in the price. After that, there is an extra charge for each person. This is unusual for a rental property. The house, itself, and its furnishings are a bit dated, and we could hear a dog on the property barking every morning, which woke us up. Another plus was that there were bikes, beach chairs, and boogie boards to use that were included. We had some issue with the bikes, but JoAnne had them fixed immediately. She was very responsive to any issues that came up. There was a grill and nice outdoor table to use, and included in the house were condiments and all the cooking basics (salt, pepper, cooking oil), which was super nice. There is a Costco 10 minutes away and a whole foods 5 minutes away. Again, this house was a great value, and we would stay here again.

Place was as explained in the listing Great location Close to the beach Location of place a little noisy at night JoAnne was sweet and very accommodating mimmi

Place was as explained in the listingGreat locationClose to the beachLocation of place a little noisy at nightJoAnne was sweet and very accommodating mimmi

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This is a super great little property, really cute place and really comfortable bed. The location is fantastic, literally a couple minutes walk to Venice Boardwalk and beach. A longer walk, short drive or easy bike ride to Santa Monica Pier or shopping. Cute little back yard area to hang out if you feel like staying home. Joanne has lots of beach gear a well as bicycles that you can use. Unfortunately the weather was not the best while we were there, but would love to go back when the weather is warmer and dryer! Joanne was easily reachable with quick responses when needed. I did have an issue finding the place in the dark when we arrived, but once I found it, she even came out to help me figure out parking. She does her best to make sure you have an enjoyable stay and everything you need! She even stopped by on a rainy day and brought us a bouquet of flowers! You really can't beat the location if you are a beach person and there is easy access to other locations around LA.

This was a fantastic vacation for our family! We appreciated being able to use the bikes for rides along the boardwalk and the boogie boards for fun in the water. Joanne was also very helpful and friendly. The boardwalk was especially lively and vibrant on the weekends -- we bought some great artwork! Be prepared for a bit of noise at night, especially on the weekends (the road is close to the house, and Venice Beach can be full of some very colorful characters), but that comes with the territory with this sort of vacation. We turned the fan on at night and sometimes closed the windows, which helped a lot. Our family of five had a wonderful stay here, and we would definitely come again!

Great location. Just a block from the beach or some fabulous shops and restaurants. House was nicely stocked with everything you could need. House has a nice outdoor space for sitting and drinking coffee or wine. The owner had bikes available for us to use which was so much fun to ride on the boardwalk. The owner also very responsive to any and all questions we had and made sure that our arrival was easy. Our Familiy of 5 found this a great home base for our California adventure. Would absolutely stay/rent with her again. Peace!

We had a great trip. The children were so happy being so close to the beach. The Host made everything easy for us. What a perfect location to spend a holiday

we were four adults staying in the unit for a week. the space is clean, a nice amount of room for four adults, and really well appointed with everything you need. adequate space to cook (indoors or our), comfortable bathroom, and all modern amenities functioning well. the location is ideal if you want to be close to the excitement of Venice. you can't get closer to the beach. good restaurants are extremely close and easily within walking distance. the owner was supportive and helpful.

There is no better location on Venice Beach,CA. It has everything you need inside and out including bikes, towels, chairs, boogie boards, umbrella & even a wagon to carry it all. A major plus is that it has it’s own parking space which is huge on the beach. Joanne was a wonderful and very helpful host. She even had muffins with fruit ready for us with a welcome packet. We highly recommend staying here. We had an amazing trip.

Joanne was great. Our plane arrived before our check in. She allowed us to come early. Joanne greeted us with a smile. Showed us everything about the rental and the Venice area. There were plenty of bikes and buggie boards for the four of us. We enjoyed walking the area and the beach. I felt safe allowing my 16 year old and her friend walk the area. We had a late flight out at the end of our stay. Joanne offered to let us stay and enjoy the rental a few more hours. Which was amazing. That never happens at a hotel. If we ever come back to the Venice area we will be back for sure.

Joanne welcomed us with open arms, a fridge full of food and fresh flowers in the house. She was very accommodating with our early arrival following a 15 hr flight, allowing us to check in early to recover. Joanne even drove us to the local supermarket for extra food supplies which was really appreciated. The house was perfect for us and our three kids. A lovely home to come home to at the end of the day. Plenty of board games, balls, boogie boards and bikes to keep us all entertained and great location. Ticks all the boxes for a great family holiday.

This was our first VRBO experience and it was great! We chose Venice Beach for the Christmas Holiday (2017) because my daughters wanted somewhere warm and away from Iowa. We went to the VRBO website and found Joanne's rental. The pictures and the location made the place just what we were looking for in our holiday experience. We were a hundred yards from the boardwalk and the beach. We had no big itinerary planned prior to our arrival, and we ended up just hanging out in the immediate area. There are shops and restaurants and coffee shops within walking in just about every direction. Our children are ages 14, 16, 18, 20 and they had a great time. The neighborhood is clean and friendly and we had no problem letting them come and go as they please. (They always came back because the rental has very good Wi-Fi.) Joanne has the place clean and fully stocked with towels, pots and pans, pillows and blankets, a washer and dryer, grill, toaster oven, microwave. It is like using someone's home. We had a great stay!!

I loved my stay at Joanne's home. The bikes are useful to visit Venice and Santa Monica. The appartment is well equiped and there is even some toys for the kids in the bedroom. The AC works well and that's a good thing because you can close the windows when you sleep, the street outside is noisy. There was some beers and water in the fridge when we arrived, it was very appreciated. We were able to park our Chevy Tahoe in the parking space. I have nothing wrong to say about the house, it was just perfect for our needs and the owner Joanne was very nice with us!

Property was clean and well maintained. The location is great. We rode bikes every day and loved it.

Our family had a great time. Property had everything we needed for a great beach vacation!