Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10

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Our 100 year old carriage house is all yours!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5680 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Santa Monica Pier
‪8 min walk‬
Venice Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous ocean view Craftsman carriage house. Best of everything with designer finishes and original artwork. Air-conditioned. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable dining for 6. Washer/dryer. Two flat screen TVs. Queen-sized bed in downstairs bedroom, and comfy queen-sized sofa-bed upstairs in living room. Private patio and BBQ. Beach equipment, razor scooters for kids (and helmets). Steps to the beach, the pier, five-star hotels, world-class restaurants, and the great, big, beautiful Pacific Ocean! Walk score 10/10

Great news! The Metro Expo Line is now open. You can leave your car at home and ride the beautiful Train to all that Los Angeles has to offer!

Property manager

Dayle Kerry

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You may smoke on the patio.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 215531

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Monica

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Monica Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Monica Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Third Street Promenade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Venice Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

Downtown Santa Monica Station - 11 min walk
Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬9 min walk
‪Pier Burger - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬8 min walk
‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10 located?

This family-friendly Santa Monica cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 11 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 29 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and B.J. C.

Apr 5, 2025

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

Lovely property

Easy check in/out...perfect location...great stay for our family of 3

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Mar 1, 2025

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

Great Place!

Great location and very comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Elisabeth S.

Apr 12, 2025

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

Wonderful!

Perfect location, steps from Santa Monica Beach, great kitchen, beds and bathroom, friendly welcome! We love it and will return hopefully many times.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Apr 1, 2025

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

Springbreak/Disney

We hope we can stay here on every trip we make to LA. Location is perfect . House is perfect. Host is wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel Z.

Apr 1, 2025

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

Gem of a place, great location

A cozy getaway just a block from the beach and close to good coffee and food options. The carriage house was a great spot for the 2 of us and Dayle was an excellent host. A very positive experience all around!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy (Alexandra) Q.

Apr 20, 2025

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

Lovely home

Great house for a family of four with all the necessary accommodations. Comfortable bed and fully equipped kitchen. Really cute decor and a nice patio and one block from the beach. I would give 5 stars for location but due to the rising homelessness and drug use, it was a disappointing factor. Not Dayles fault but a sad reality Still a great spot to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Feb 22, 2025

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

Week in Santa Monica

For a laid back week in Santa Monica visiting for a college athletic event. This was a great location and a cute and comfortable spave

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Feb 7, 2025

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

Beach cottage

Came to visit friends and family on the west coast. Perfect location to do both.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy B.

Dec 30, 2024

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

Christmas in Santa Monica

Nice clean guest house in great location. Walking distance to pier and many restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi and Krupesh P.

Nov 26, 2024

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

Good time

Vrbo location was great.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandra p.

Sep 22, 2024

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

excellent location!!

Had a great stay at this property just steps away from the beach!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert p.

Dec 15, 2024

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

Great location

Great location for Santa Monica Peir and beach. Host was very helpful answering questions. Blue bus and metro station very close, parking right out front with permit.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Dec 4, 2024

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

Cozy place

Cozy place in chill neighborhood. We enjoyed getting a taste of the west coast in this comfortable carriage house.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Mar 21, 2025

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

Perfect

I absolutely loved my stay at Dayle's home. It is beautifully decorated with many amenities that you need for your stay at the beach. My family and I enjoyed the walkability of the location and went to the beach/pier every day of our stay. I actually walked 13 miles one day - Venice Beach, Marina Del Ray - so enjoyable and beautiful. The pier was the highlight of the trip for my granddaughter. We purchased the wristband which is good for the entire day. We were able to return in the evening to the pier and ride the rides one more time before the day ended. Dayle is a great host - communicates well and it was so easy to "check in". I would love to come back and stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Apr 21, 2025

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

Great beach cottage right near the beach!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dayle and her beach cottage. She thought of absolutely everything! The check in process was super easy and parking was easily available on the street and in a neighboring lot- both with provided passes! We never had any issues coming home late at night. The cottage itself is delightful-two floors with a queen bed and bathroom downstairs and full kitchen upstairs. When we were there, it was a bit chilly so we used the heat. No problem at all! Plenty of blankets, pillows, towels. And the shower! What great water pressure....it was super! The location of the unit couldn't be any better. Three minutes walk to the beach and about ten minutes to Santa Monica Pier. You couldn't ask for anything more! We will definitely be back! Thanks again for such a lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate L.

Dec 5, 2024

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

Family Trip to Santa Monica

Our fam loved our stay in Santa Monica-great location steps away from the beach, bike trail, pier, and restaurants. The living space is bright, clean, and comfortable. Dayle is a great host; she made us feel welcome and made check-in/out a breeze.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryant W.

Dec 25, 2024

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

Charming Cottage in a Perfect Location

We recently stayed at this cozy cottage in Santa Monica and had a wonderful experience. The location is unbeatable—just minutes from the beach and Santa Monica Pier. It’s a fantastic home base for exploring everything the area has to offer.While the space is a bit tight for a family of four, it’s well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. If you’re looking for a charming spot in an ideal location, this cottage is a great choice. We’d happily stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Nov 10, 2024

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

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Sep 17, 2024

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

A wonderful Cozy Beach Cottage, the cottage is warm and welcoming with everything you need from a well stocked kitchen, adorable decor, great patio to relax and Dayle was friendly and easy to contact. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Sep 30, 2024

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

Spacious, private 2-story retreat

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed 5 nights at Dayles spacious, private 2-story (plus private patio) retreat. Sleeping was luxurious and quiet, home was styled and very well-appointed, beach location was ideal, parking was so convenient, restaurants close. We will return again this year!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Sep 1, 2024

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

Amazing place... Shhh... Don't tell too many people :)

We loved it. Close to the beach. If you want to be a tourist head to the Santa Monica pier, if you want to be a local head south to Venice. Great location and so much to do. Hosts were also great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

May 5, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Great location, steps to the beach, very clean, great communication by hosts, perfect for our needs!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Oct 28, 2024

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

Lovely carriage house

This location in Santa Monica was perfectly positioned near the beach and was stocked with most everything we could need for the perfect beach trip. This cut down on what we needed to pack ourselves. We found the location to provide easy parking and highway access for our trips into LA while being near enough to the promenade to walk to restaurants and the pier for other activities. We had a great time and would definitely consider this location for another visit to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon R.

Aug 25, 2024

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

Honeymoon in Santa Monica

We finished our amazing California honeymoon in this wonderful spot in Santa Monica. Dayle was a welcoming host, communication was easy and the property perfect. Easy to get to the beach and all the restaurants and nightlife of SM and Venice Beach. Perfect little courtyard for a meal in when we needed a night in too!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Oct 7, 2024

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

Perfect stay in Santa Monica

Our host thought of everything!! There was absolutely nothing we needed! We bought some groceries to cook some meals…and when I say steps to the beach I mean steps! Parking was easy…lovely basket of treats when we arrived and oh so comfy! We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dayle Kerry

We have been VRBO travelers for years. We know what we want in a vacation house and that's what we offer you, a lovely private cottage to enjoy on your own or with your loved ones.
We have lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. We live in an exciting vibrant city on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, miles of beaches to walk or bike and the very best of entertainment, dining, sports and kid's activities. All you have to do is open the door!

Why they chose this property

Dream house at the beach. Whether it's your honeymoon or a romantic weekend for two or a fun vacation for you and your kids or you've got business and you've decided to reward yourself, this is the place for you. You will find everything what you want and everything you need. Why pay for a five star hotel and parking, when you can have it all here and right next door? Right across the street from Five Star hotels and restaurants, sand between your toes and spectacular sunsets and surfing, sun worshipping. We will even provide beach reads and equipment!

What makes this property unique

You can park your car and walk everywhere. The beach, the best restaurants, cocktail lounges and entertainment is just a stroll away. The Expo Line is just a short stroll from your carriage house, ride in comfort to all that Los Angeles has to offer (take the train to Universal Studios and experience Harry Potter World)! EV charger available upon request.

Languages:

English, French

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1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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