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Beach nearby
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Place, Manhattan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Segundo Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manhattan Beach

With a stay at this apartment in Manhattan Beach (Sand Section), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Manhattan Beach Pier and 9 minutes from Loyola Marymount University. .This apartment is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kia Forum and 8.7 mi (14 km) from SoFi Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Manhattan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Segundo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bruce’s Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dockweiler State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Butterfly Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Slice & Pint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jame Enoteca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Enchanting Duplex | Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach

Wake up to the sound of waves crashing on the beach and relish the fabulous perfect sunny weather and laid back attitude that Southern California is famous for. The beach is a few steps away and there are great restaurants within walking distance. The Strand sidewalk runs north and south for 26 miles along the beach. If you like to be active, you won't need a car.

Our cozy duplex was built in 1932 and has been continuously remodeled over the past two decades. There's hardwood and natural stone flooring throughout. The bathroom was designed after a trip to one of our favorite spas - it includes a cozy 2 person shower with dual shower heads and body jets.

As with the majority of houses in North Manhattan Beach, our home does not have air conditioning. If there is a heatwave in the summer, homes can get hot and we want everyone to be aware of this in advance. Every window has a screen and can be opened. There is a ceiling fan in the 1st bedroom and portable fans in the living room and 2nd bedroom for summer months.

There are 2 complementary parking spaces on the driveway in front of the house for this apartment.

Hit the beach with complementary beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach cooler and beach towels.

I am not available for a personal tour of the property during check in but am always available to answer any questions via email, text, or phone call. Please review the house manual and house rules before your arrival and remember to bring your entry instructions.

The apartment is located in a charming Los Angeles suburb called North Manhattan Beach. It is within walking distance to the ocean, local restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful despite the homes being located close together (as in all beach communities). The locals gather at the end of every day on the Strand, to watch the sunset together. There is a definite cohesiveness to the community, which adds a nice sense of security and peace.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment features books, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest must sign Renter Agreement. Minimum age of primary renter must be 28 years old.
Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the property (inside or outside the apartment). Quiet enjoyment of the premises is from 8pm to 8am everyday.
Older plumbing alert - Do not put any food scraps or grease down the kitchen drain and DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper in the bathroom.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No late parties or playing loud music after 8pm

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No late parties or playing loud music after 8pm
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Enchanting Duplex | Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Nice location for LA adventures!

Loved staying here! Clean, quiet, well-equipped villa very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

Great place - great location

My wife and I could not have been more pleased with this lovely beach house. All the amenities you could want in a house. Fully stocked kitchen, towels, beautifully appointed. Perfect for a stay in the Manhattan Beach area. Looking forward to staying there on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

Great spot.

A wonderful old home with heaps of character. Very deco on the outside and updated on the inside. Loved our walks on the strand down to the pier every morning. Jeanette is a lovely host who made everything easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Phenomenally Comfortable accommodations and location

We absolutely loved our stay on Manhattan Beach! A ton to do within walking distance and extremely close to airport and much more that kept us out of the LA traffic. Owner communicated extremely well and very helpful. Has a packet for you that makes it very clear on all passwords and how to everything. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

January at the strand

The apartment is comfortable and user friendly. Filtered water, Nespresso machine, towels galore, the list of reasons why the week was exceptional is longer than I can write. Jeanette was responsive and speedy in her support while we stayed in the apartment. Walking in and around the area was a highlight for us. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Great Manhattan Beach location

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in El Porto. The location is perfect for beach time, plus exploring LA. The house is adorable, and great for a family of four. It is nicely appointed and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking pans and tools. There were also restaurants a quick walk away. El Tarasco's was one of my favorite spots when I was in college, and that was the first place we went to eat. As a coffee lover, I really appreciated the Nespresso machine. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, and you can always ride a bike down to Hermosa beach if you want a little bit more action. Next time we will need to stay for two weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris Q.

Disappointing

Jeanette was very responsive, but the property was disappointing. After the fact I guess we could have deduced from the photos that there were steps inside the unit, but had no idea that the secondary bedroom was down an inconvenient set of uneven steps. While one can sit on the couch and see the ocean, the building next door blocks the ocean breeze. Even with day time temperatures between 75 and 80 while we were there, the living room - and especially the kitchen - was uncomfortably hot by early afternoon and didn't cool down until well after dark. Luckily I brought a tower fan with me because the small window fan was totally inadequate to help, in addition to being so noisy that I was afraid it was on its last legs. I can't even imagine what it would be like with temperatures in the 80's. The beds were comfortable and the ceiling fan in the master and the larger table fan in the downstairs bedroom made sleeping bearable. Not much within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location Enchanting not so much

The house was very satisfactory but after a couple days problems begin to develop. The first being the lack of air flow in the house even with both included fans running and all the windows open the house gets very hot this was frustrating as the property owner stated air conditioning was going to be installed in a 2018 reply of a review. Next the house was littered with dog hair which was a surprise considering this was a pet free rental this was brought to the owner's attention with no compensation. The lack of blinds in the front windows is also a problem with the neighbors across the street being able to see directly into the house. Next the outside Lounge area is detached from immediate access to the house and requires going around the front of the house to the back. The shared propane BBQ in this area is very frustrating to use especially for a person who barbecues frequently there are highly flammable decorations directly next to this barbecue along with a white rug underneath the barbecue. This was laid out by someone who does not use a barbecue grill. The lounge area is sandwiched between the back buildings and offers no View other than concrete for 360 degrees. Along with that you are in front of multiple windows of the downstairs tenant while being in that area along with the tenants front door. The downstairs tenant is the worst factor in this rental. They were intrusive and confrontational over shared spaces including laundry areas. This can be expected though considering certain life choices would put someone in a small rental underneath a vacation house. Whereas you would become jaded towards people constantly vacationing above you The owners response will include promises to fix certain things. Or the boilerplate response of sympathy or empathy, case in point previous response falsities such as air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Great place!

We love staying at this charming, well-equipped, clean place so close to the beach and restaurants, etc. Can’t wait to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Everything we needed

Great for a homey long term stay. Well set up for WFH. Some great local spots to walk to and of course the distance to the beach is unmatched.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roselyn t.

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

Wonderful stay

Very nice well situated property. Nice neighborhood. Close to beach and other amenities Comfortable place with nice accommodations. Close quarters but quiet friendly neighborhood Felt safe Only caveat was parking. Spaces are fine for two cars but with small suv as I have and another car it is difficult to maneuver a park Will definitely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Wonderful

My stay at this wonderful property was all and more than I hoped for. The property has everything needed in every room from a fully equipped kitchen to a delightful shower in the bathroom and perfect dinning and living room furnishings. For me, the location was out of this world- a short walk to a fantastic long bike pat, the delightful Strand walking path by numerous beautiful gardens and a beautiful beach. A fantastic experience
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

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

Delightful Stay!

We stayed for the month of February. Jeanette was terrific in all ways as is her home. It was truly a delight to spend time in this charming home and we hope to be back again! Great location and a delight to see and visit the ocean every day.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Cozy beach home

I stayed here for a month with my three college aged kids while they were on winter break. We spent time surfing, relaxing, reading and cooking. The location is ideal, having parking is a luxury and Jeanette’s home is well equipped if you like to cook! We want to come back!
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

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

California Beach Living

This is an amazing property, close to the beach and with everything you need for a perfect beach vacation. Manhattan Beach/El Porto is also very conveniently located in the South Bay with easy access (with a car) to LAX, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, etc. for short trips, shopping, and sightseeing. The parking right in front of the property is a huge plus. Jeanette is a great host. We are looking very much forward to our next stay. Thank you!
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Relaxing nice place

Nice quiet location with ocean view, cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Spring Break with Family of 4

Quiet location, fabulous view, very clean, wonderful amenities. Jeannette wrote a great visitors guide and responded immediately to any questions. We have been to the area many times and would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaidean B.

Great location!

House was perfect for our visit. Great location close to the beach. Jeanette was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph I.

Beach house

We had an awesome visit. Jeanette was most responsive even though she was on vacation herself. The location was terrific, very close to the strand. The apartment had everything that was listed in the vrbo write up. We appreciatie her communicating with our daughter to make our visit more comfortable. We will come back again, hopefully.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Great location and perfect setup for a family of 4. We really enjoyed our stay!

Jeanette was very accommodating and the property was well maintained. Very comfortable for our family of 4 and the location was great! Loved opening the windows and hearing the waves come in. Looking forward to our next trip to manhattan beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Just what we expected

Manhattan Beach and the property were exactly as advertised. Jeanette was an incredibly responsive and solicitous host, responding to my incessant questions within minutes. Although she was on the other coast during our visit, she helped with all of our needs including expanding her cable subscriptions so that her TV included sports channels! The place is tight for two kids over 14 - our 16 and 20 year-olds did battle over who would take the trundle. But the house provides a lot of bang for the buck.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Very quaint and cozy, with a nice view of ocean waves. We could hear the surf every night too.

Loved it, and hope to be back. It is in a perfect location, and you can walk everywhere. Love the tasty restaurants and diners too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Great location and comfortable place

I stayed with my 2 small kids for 2 weeks. The apartment has everything you would need including parking & laundry! Check in and check out could not have been easier. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A great location welcoming home well equipped kitchen wonderful shower very comfortable bed

We highly recommend for couples whether business trip or leisure. The Main bedroom is perfect the second is below with stairs and not great if you have small children but a single adult in your group would be fine. The host Jeanette is amazing - so very pleasant helpful and always available by text /cell phone - you will not find a better VRBO host. And the location is only a short walk down your street to the beach; generous supply of beach towels etc.We strolled along the promenade to Manhattan pier; other restaurants a walk away. The duplex is quiet and it is safe laundry easy access below the duplex and really friendly neighbourhood. Overall, is as it is described an enchanting Spanish Duplex; superb space to work and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER C.

Great little place just steps from Manhattan Beach

My husband and I spent the month of September here and had a fantastic time. The apartment is small, but has everything you need while on vacation. The location is good, close to the beach and several restaurants and bars on Highland. The Manhattan Beach pier is about a mile walk, but since the walk is on the beautiful strand, you don't mind it at all.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2018