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Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

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living room with view to dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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2614 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

• 1100 square ft.
• One block from the beach and shopping area.
• Backdoor patio w/grill.
• High-speed internet and smart TV.
• Washer & dryer.
• Includes bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Gated driveway & parking for 2 vehicles.
• 96/100 Walk Score (walkscore.com).
• Space for 4 adults & 2 children.
• Bedroom 2 – 1 king or 2 twin beds.

**Please inquire about discount rates based on availability.**

Further Details:
Our 100-year-old, meticulously maintained 3 bed/2 bath craftsman style home is a wonderful space for families.
You’ll love its prime location and neighborhood, just 2 blocks from the beach and 1 block to Main Street, where you can find the best restaurants and shopping in Santa Monica.
Although a car is not necessary for this location, there is secure, gated driveway parking for 2 vehicles.
Our house has everything you need to enjoy the Cali lifestyle including bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs. We also have baby supplies for families with young children.
Spend relaxing time on the lovely back patio with a grill. We also supply a washer, dryer, smart TV, and high-speed Internet with your rental.
Our home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and small families with kids.

Santa Monica law requires hosts to be present during the guests stay.
I live on-site and will be available throughout your stay, but I have a private space & entrance.
You will have use of the rest of the house and two parking spaces with a private driveway.
I am available 24/7 and will personally meet every guest and make sure you're settled in and have everything you need.

Guests must comply with Santa Monica Laws including; occupancy, noise, and parties.
Please note: No visitors without the express permission of the Host. Absolutely NO PARTIES allowed and no disturbing our neighbors.
Guests will be required to provide ID/DL and may be required to sign a separate contract agreeing to abide by all rules.
Motion-sensing RING video cameras on the exterior of the property.

Property manager

Stephan Grillitz
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 221462

About the area

Santa Monica

Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or head to an event or a match at SoFi Stadium.
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Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jameson's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heavy Handed - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Library Alehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Victorian - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman located?

Located in Ocean Park, this family-friendly Santa Monica holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Hampshire

Fab location and great house

The house is ideally situated between Santa Monica and Venice. (About 20 mins walk from SM pier). In terms of facilities and things provided, we couldn’t have asked for more. It was very convenient for getting to the freeways and to other parts of LA. Situated just up from Main Street which was vibrant and had everything you would need. Great property and we will definitely stay next time we go to Santa Monica.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aniko R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Perfect house for our family if 5 plus grandparents! The kids loved that they could have a room to themselves and they all wanted to sleep in the little nook! Great location. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Communication with the hosts was easy and I always got a quick response. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage Near Beach

This amazing craftsman cottage was ideal for 2 moms & 3 teen boys. One of the upstairs rooms states a toddler bed but it’s a full size twin bed. The room was perfect for the 3 tall boys. The cottage had all the necessary amenities - Keurig with comp pods, filtered water, 4 bikes, beach chairs, 2 boogie boards & beach towels. Stephan was a gracious host & even got us checked in early. The location is 2 blocks from the beach and 1/2 block from Main Street with ample eateries & shops. It’s a great place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location lots of Character

We loved the location and the house had so much character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place in a great location

This was a very cute place. The location was wonderful, about 1 1/2 blocks from the beach and close to great eating places. The check-in went very well, with great communication between the hosts. However, due to the horrific nearby fires, we were unable to fully enjoy the location and left early - we hope that everyone in the area is ok, or will be very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Trip

Beautiful home and great location! Very, very nice folks hosting us. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LA Ballet 2024

Loved this place. from start to finish. great location easy walk even to the pier. Host was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cozy house!

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Monica! The house was so charming and cozy - perfect for hosting our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. While the location was awesome (we absolutely loved being able to walk to the beach every day!), it was a bit noisy being right by the bus stop on Ocean Park Blvd. Lots of traffic, noisy people and sirens going by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Home

This is a charming, historic home with all of the modern conveniences. Loved all of the craftsman touches and the private parking. Super close to a very nice beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

Lovely, well-equipped home close to a playground and the beach. Super helpful host. Very glad to be able to grill and do laundry. Bikes, boogie boards, beach towels, parking, AC. Thank you for our great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property

We loved everything about our stay. The location is perfect. Communication from hosts was excellent. Book here with confidence.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully kept house close to the beach

Loved the house and proximity to beach. Very clean and well kept. Easy stroll to shops and restaurants down the street or a little over a mile to 3rd Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier. So thankful that there were AC units in the house, they worked very well when it got toasty outside. Would stay again in a minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Monica stay

It was a beautiful, well appointed 3 bedroom house with 2 baths. Very comfortable with off street parking which was a real plus in that neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach and bikes to use. Great host. Restaurants in area were great. Could walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great option for a Santa Monica stay

This is a unique, inviting, and well-maintained house. We would recommend it. We appreciate that the host was accommodating and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very special beach house!

We loved our stay in this incredible, historic craftsman gem, a 2 minute walk to Santa Monica beach. Main Street restaurants, vintage stores, beach vibes - what’s not to like? We used the bikes provided to cruise Venice Beach bike trail. So much to do. Everything was great - thanks again and we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Great home in a fantastic location. Hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect place for our family!!

Overall everything was great. Check-in was easy and communication was clear. Stefan was friendly and concise! The house was incredibly charming but had every modern amenity you need. It was impeccably clean. My young daughters LOVED seeing the moon in the skylight when they took a bath each night and the downstairs shower had amazing water pressure. The location was the best part. It was perfect for walking to the beach, many restaurants, coffee shops, donuts. The neighborhood is like something from a storybook-we spent hours just wandering around looking at orange trees and flowers. Thanks for an unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful home in ideal location!

We loved our stay in this beautiful and well-appointed 1908 craftsman. Our hosts couldn’t have been warmer. Stephan greeted us personally to acquaint us with the home. Being physically disabled, I greatly appreciated the first floor bedroom and full bath. Our 17 year old loved the proximity to the beach, and we all enjoyed the lovely restaurants and coffee shops just a block away. We look forward to staying again in the future. Highly recommend this spectacular home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LA Art Fairs 2024

This was the perfect location to engage with many of the art events going on during Frieze week in LA. The home minutes to the beach has everything you need and more within walking distance. Definitely gonna come back for our next LA trip! The hosts were great and easy to work with and provided quick turnaround on any questions! Dream spot for sure!💯
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Monica serenity

Stephan was a wonderful host at this cozy home located within walking distance to the beach and Gelson’s supermarket.The home has a bedroom and bath with shower on the first floor which worked great for me and my husband, who finds stairs challenging. Two bedrooms and a bath upstairs accommodated 1 couple, 2 singles well. Walking distance to bike rentals with great paths to Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach. Drive to Disneyland only 30 minutes. We loved our stay in this well kept home and Stephan was the perfect host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seamus F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent hosts

We had a great family vacation 👌👌
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Birmingham,MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location-great experience

Loved being close to the beach. There were bikes, beach chairs and boogie boards to use. Walkable shopping and restaurants. The communication and check in were perfect. Loved everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil C., Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised, perfect location, great home

Absolutely perfect location being so close to Main Street with all of the shops, restaurants and coffee shops. A short less than 5-minute walk to the beach. It was everything we were looking for!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JS F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Santa Monica!

This house is charming and exactly as depicted in the photos: clean, functional, comfortable and in a great location. Close to Main street, the beach, and a bus stop. The hosts are responsive, friendly and helpful. It's near a busy street, but that wasn't an issue for us and we slept well. We cooked a couple of nights and sat on the front porch each day while we had our morning coffee. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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