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Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away

Modern penthouse retreat with mountain views offers a gateway to Venice Beach's hidden gems and Abbott Kinney's dining scene, all with WiFi connectivity

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This stylish Downtown LA penthouse is perfect for beach adventures minutes away. Enjoy contemporary amenities with mountain views. Convenient WiFi helps plan trips to Venice Beach, Abbott Kinney's restaurants, or shopping at 3rd Street Promenade.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, is home to this bed & breakfast. Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Check out an event or a game at SoFi Stadium, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Santa Monica travel guide
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Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica
    Main Street Santa Monica
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aerial Venice Beach Los Angeles
    Venice Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • E6DR4R Antique Store, Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.
    Abbot Kinney Boulevard
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • View of the Santa Monica beach in California
    Santa Monica Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
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    Venice Beach Boardwalk
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station
    5 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station
    21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • American Beauty
    5 min walk
  • Library Alehouse
    7 min walk
  • Dayglow
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Gratitude
    5 min walk
  • Heavy Handed
    7 min walk

About this property

Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away

  • Bed & breakfast near Venice Beach
  • Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Barbecues, beach towels and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away include comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as computer monitors and printers.
  • More amenities include:
    • 1.5 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Quite Hours from 12:00am to 8:00 NO parties are allowed in this location and can not be rented out for Invites!
Travels can only book 27 days and if more is needed we can additional booking

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away located?

Located in Ocean Park, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Living the Dream By the Beach-minutes away Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, stylish, light-filled condo in a great location. And Renee is a wonderful, generous host.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renee's place was wonderful - modern and artistically decorated with outside space that captured the sun all day long. It in an excellent location with an easy walk to beaches and unique shops in both Venice and Santa Monica. Would recommend staying here if you are travelling for vacation or work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Incredible views

Comfortable, beautiful, and quiet. This was our second time staying here while visiting family in Ocean Park. The place is exceptional in every way, and we plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Spring Get Away

We had a Fantastic Stay! The Home was Amazing with Beautiful Views !! Great Location within walking Distance of Restarant’s and Coffee Shops . The Host Renee was Wonderful and so accommodating. I Highly recommend This Property. We can’t wait to come back .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette S.

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

Lots of little extras

Lovely place with lots of little extras like computer, printer, multiple living spaces and fun, vintage art. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

A gem in Santa Monica

This is a beautiful home in a great location, tastefully decorated with amazing city views, and well apportioned. Not only is it close to the beach but is also within walking distance to the delicious eateries and nice shops on Rose Ave. Could not have been more pleased with our stay or delighted with the accommodations. Mention must also be made as to the exceptional quality of the host, her reliability, thoroughness of communication, and the care she obviously bestows on this property. We look forward to staying in this lovely home again many times in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Santa Monica Chilling

Just had a great experience in Santa Monica. This place is great for a single, couple or couple with one or two kids that want to sleep on a futon. Its airy, sunny and has a ton of very personal touches (including a bidet toilet!). Close to great restaurants and the beach. Its perched on a hill so the climb back will give you a little exercise, but nothing strenuous, I was really impressed with Renee, the Host. She reached out several times, always was in a great mood and was extremely accommodating. Sometimes the Host / manager makes the surroundings that much bettr and this was one of those times. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here several times. Everything about the experience is exceptional. A beautiful and unique space with amazing views and all the comforts of home in a great location.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is great! We keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Ocean Park

Exceptional in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B Joseph B.

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

Great stay!

We have stayed at over 20 different properties through both VRBO and ARBNB and this location is the best appointed property we have been to. The unit is beautifully decorated with a lot of style. It was refreshing to have high end appliances and accessories in the Kitchen. I would highly recommend a stay here as you visit the LA area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ute E.

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

Wunderbares Apartment in Oceanpark

Wir hatten wunderbare 10 Tage in diesem stilvollen, gepflegten und gemütlichen Apartment. Man kommt rein und fühlt sich wohl. Es fehlt an keinem Komfort. Renee ist eine aufmerksame und hilfsbereite hosterin. Wir kommen sicher wieder
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024