Holiday rentals in Santa Monica

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Flat in Malibu
Idyllic, Romantic Beachfront Apartment in Malibu
Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves in this charming beachfront apartment. The light, airy home features open-plan living and a wall of windows to maximize the amazing views. Enjoy drinks on the deck and a sunset over the water—it's pure bliss. This beachfront apartment is right above the sand and surf. At night the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep. During the day, you can watch the sea lions sunning on the rocks and dolphins and whales swimming by or go for a walk along the water's edge and dive in yourself. This is an amazing place to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset and relax! In the evening, the lights of the "Queen's Necklace" glimmer in the distance and the moonlight shines on the water. The living room is cozy with two loveseats to snuggle in and watch a movie on the 50" flat screen TV. Three large sliding glass doors open up if you want to let the ocean breezes blow through. The kitchen is small but fully equipped with an apartment size stove and oven, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and a French press, tea kettle, toaster and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. A round table with linens provides a beautiful spot for morning coffee. The bedroom has a queen bed with a new organic mattress and designer sheets, pillows and duvet. There is a large closet with room to store your clothes. Books line the bookshelves if you'd like something to read. Mostly, this is just a quiet, beautiful space to put your feet up and really relax while watching the endless panorama of the natural world outside. And....if you want to feel like a movie star, the apartment was recently used as a glamorous setting in an independent film due out soon!!! Two-person kayak (life jackets available) Boogie Boards and a surfboard Television with premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.) Wi-Fi Shared entry gate with one other unit. My husband and I live in a small cottage above the apartment but the only shared space is the entry door. We rarely even see our guests. However, I am always available to answer questions or concerns but almost no one has them! Situated directly above the sand and surf, the home is in a residential area along the Malibu coast, away from the tourist areas. Take in the stars at night while strolling along the beach, or eat at one of the nearby restaurants right on the water. There is bus service available just a minute from the apartment that will take you into Santa Monica or the center of Malibu, or farther north to some of Malibu's more remote beaches. Uber is readily available. At high tide, the ocean may come right up to the seawall limiting beach availability. This all depends on the moon, the tides and the amount of sand that we have. This can really vary from day to day and depending on the season. This winter, rough seas washed away our private stairs to the beach, so guests need to use the public access stairs just a few houses away and a very short walk.
8–15 FebIndividual Host,
€ 771 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews
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Bungalow in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Bungalow on Quiet Street North of Montana
Step through the carriage doors and into an open interior with polished concrete floors, plus a kitchen with navy cabinets and stone countertops. The bedroom comes with barn door, bamboo floors, and 55" HDTV, while a verdant garden awaits outside. Enter the guest house thru carriage doors to a first floor open living space with kitchen, sofa and 60'' HD flatscreen TV. Polished concrete floors and stone countertops. Exit to open, outdoor staircase leading to an upper bedroom with Cal-King Bed, bamboo floors, dresser, 55'' HD TV, comfortable bathroom with walk-in shower and vanity. Wifi / Cable / AC & Heating units in each room. Design is a mix of beach cottage with contemporary accents. 2 Blocks to beautiful Ocean Avenue to watch gorgeous California sunsets or walk to beach. 2 Blocks to Montana Avenue shopping and cafes. Close to Promenade and Metrolink. Unbeatable Location ! Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. The bungalow is a separate guesthouse but owners are present on the property in the main house. Outside table with a bench and chairs are perfectly located for morning coffee lunch or evening cocktail. We live in the front house so feel free to reach out to us with any questions and/or concerns regarding your stay. Leave the car behind - the beach, restaurants, cafes, and shops, are all an easy walk away. Rent a bike nearby to explore further. Watch the sunset over the water from Ocean Avenue, 2 blocks away, while Metrolink and Promenade are also close. Rent a Hulu Bike for your stay. “On May 12, 2015, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance reiterating its ban on the rental of entire units as vacation rentals. The Home-Sharing Ordinance also legalized the short term rental of a portion of a person’s home when the host lives on-site throughout the visitor’s stay and when the host obtains a business license. Hosts are also required to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) if not collected and remitted by the hosting platform.” Our license #221557 is listed with the City of Santa Monica
24 Feb – 3 MarIndividual Host,
€ 391 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviews
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Guest suite in Los Angeles
Modern Guest House 1 Bed/1 Bath + Private Entry
Beautiful modern newly remodeled guest room with separate private entrance (keyless entry) in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood of Mar Vista, just a few miles away from Venice Beach, Santa Monica & Marina Del Rey. The room has a work-from-home set-up, queen sized bed, private bathroom. No shared space (laundry) Plenty of street parking. Perfect place for out of town travelers for vacation or business! Located within 10-15 min of UCLA, Century City & Culver City 15 min to LAX airport.
5–12 SepIndividual Host,
€ 189 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Popular amenities for Santa Monica holiday rentals

Stay near Santa Monica's top sights

Santa Monica Pier2,744 locals recommend
Palisades Park130 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach315 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House152 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market1,701 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale130 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Santa Monica

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Flat in Topanga
Topanga Modern Oasis Close to Beach
18–25 FebIndividual Host,
€ 130 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews
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Guest house in Culver City
Tranquil Guesthouse Oasis with a Hot Tub
20–27 JanIndividual Host,
€ 179 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 794 reviews
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Flat in Los Angeles
Cozy 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment
12–19 AugIndividual Host,
€ 165 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviews
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Guest house in Culver City
Hilltop Guesthouse with View
21–28 MayIndividual Host,
€ 161 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews
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Guest house in Culver City
Spacious Studio Guest House in Culver City
12–19 SepIndividual Host,
€ 145 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
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Guest suite in Los Angeles
Private Suite: Patio and Jacuzzi Bath
17–24 AugIndividual Host,
€ 156 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews
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Guest house in Venice
Venice Original Private Guest House
31 Oct – 7 NovIndividual Host,
€ 192 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 991 reviews
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Guest suite in Mar Vista
Charming Guest Suite w/Private Entrance/Patio/bath
27 Nov – 4 DecIndividual Host,
€ 152 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 464 reviews
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Guest suite in Mar Vista
Bright Architectural Studio
28 Sep – 5 OctIndividual Host,
€ 197 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviews
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Guest house in Santa Monica
Zen Guesthouse in Ocean Park 5 Blocks from Beach
7–14 MayIndividual Host,
€ 319 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviews
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Guest suite in Culver City
Tiny home Loft in Marina Del Rey/Silicon Beach
25 Dec – 1 JanIndividual Host,
€ 150 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 679 reviews
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Flat in Santa Monica
Venice Canals Sanctuary
15–22 FebIndividual Host,
€ 415 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Santa Monica

Total rentals

2.6K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

1.5K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

330 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

890 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

970 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

111K reviews

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