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Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand

Apartment with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Welcome to Garden Beach Bungalow, an elegant beach retreat in the heart of Silicon Beach. This charming private guest house offers a warm and inviting space with custom-made antique furnishings, hardwood floors, and granite kitchen. Enjoy your private patio surrounded by an organic vegetable garden and lush plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €343
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand

This is a great spot for your next vacation or balancing your work day with play time in this beautiful beach town.

Elegant, Private, Sparkling Clean & Freshly Sanitized

All linens, towels, and bedspreads are freshly washed with bleach for each guest. The entire beach bungalow -surfaces and floors- is sanitized for your comfort and safety.
extra safety.

Two comfortable queen-sized beds are provided to help you rest easy.

Keyless Entry allows you to arrive at your convenience.

Garden Beach Bungalow is furnished with love and care.

Custom-made & refinished antique furnishings create a warm, yet elegant, space.

This private guest house was built around 1925. Walk past the driveway garden to the raspberry door. Enter. These are some of the highlights - 3 bar chairs were revamped for this space with gold paint and blue mohair. Antique writing desk and end tables. Hardwood floors, granite, and stainless steel in the kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave) Old old-fashioned style heater, a claw foot tub with shower, plush blanket make this space an old-school beauty with contemporary comfort. A washer and dryer are available in the adjacent basement for your convenience.

Your patio is private. The guesthouse is yours.
The entryway is shared as is the garden in the driveway.


High walkability!
The location is exceptional - 1 block from trendy Main Street shops & dining, a 20-minute stroll to Santa Monica pier to the north & funky Venice south, and less than a mile from Santa Monica Riviera hotels & in the heart of Silicon Beach. Visit one of the fragrant fresh farmer’s markets or bring your fav book to read while you sit on the sandy seaside. Use one of the beach chairs provided.

On-street parking is almost always easily available. Permits are free of charge and must be arranged in advance.

It's likely my availability will be minimal, so it is best to dialogue before you arrive. I am available by phone almost always and am offline from Friday afternoon to Saturday night weekly and not available by phone or email then. ( emergency phone numbers are listed in the information book in the unlikely event they are needed.)

If you like to walk and have time, there is ample opportunity.
Uber and Lyft typically arrive quickly and can provide transportation, and bus stops are a block away. The expo line, a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk, can whisk you across town in about 45 minutes. If you have a car, street parking is almost always available with a permit.

The beach bungalow is surrounded by an organic vegetable garden and lush plants. You will likely see birds and squirrels during your stay and occasionally a raccoon or even a possum.

The neighborhood is magic. It is a wonderful place to explore and relax after a day of work.
22-mile-long bike path on the beach, nearby adventures you can walk to, and spending time with the peaceful Pacific is a joy. 420 friendly.

All guests are required to provide a copy of their US driver's license or passport before checking in.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking is permitted on the private patio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 550 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If you remove the bottles from the Beach bungalow, when you leave, you will be charged $15 for each bottle. No one wants that to happen.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Events

No events allowed
One or two friends is fine.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is permitted on the private patio

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: One or two friends is fine.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
Property Registration Number 236591

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow
Steps to Sand Boutique Santa Monica Beach Bungalow
Santa Monica Private Garden Beach Bungalow Steps From the Sand
Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow Steps from the Sand Private

About the area

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica. Kia Forum and Hollywood Bowl are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SoFi Stadium or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Monica, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Venice Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 5 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Victorian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basement Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Not No Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand ?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand on 17 Jan 2026 start from €342.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand located?

Located in Ocean Park, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and wonderful host! So close to the beach and easy walking distance. The host was even so kind as to leave figs for us that they grew from the garden on site! I highly recommend this lovely beach escape! Five stars all the way and would love to stay again! Soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Beach, Boardwalk, and town all a short stroll away.

Quick getaway from San Diego and we loved the easy beach access for our two preteen kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

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

Perfect location

Steps from the beach and great restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia L.

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

Just right

Great location-close to the beach and neighborhood restaurants. Lovely quiet space and let me bring my cat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Excellent stay

Great location with short walks at the beach. Clean space and excellent communication from host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Close to the beach

Nice and close to the Santa Monica beach and pier. Can easily walk to Venice beach as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kari J.

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

Lovely atmosphere and stay

My friend and I were visiting my son for a long weekend. It was the perfect place to access the beach, wonderful restaurants and shops. The property was charming, well kept and exactly what we were looking for! The property owner was extremely nice and available when needed. The location was unbelievable! We had a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Wonderful Stay

Rental was charming, clean, and well stocked with what we needed for our stay. Only a minute’s walk to the beach but still pretty quiet. We slept so well. The beds were quite comfortable. We will definitely return if we visit Santa Monica in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Great Location!

The location of the charming bungalow was perfect, and the owner was very nice. Because I am 65+, it would have been nice to have a comfortable arm chair for reading rather than the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Charming and fantastic location

Adorable and comfortable. T’mimah is a fantastic host. You are just steps from beach one way and Santa Monica restaurants the other. Convenient to Venice Beach as well. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Family trip to LA

We had such a wonderful stay. The place was cute and really nicely furnished, and very cozy during the rain LA was having. The location is fantastic and very laid back neighborhood. The host was wonderful and checked in regularly. I highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beach bungalow

T’mimah was great and we loved the place with its proximity to the beach and Main Street. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Location, location, location

Stating in this VRBO, we walked every day to the beach, restaurants, Santa Monica Pier, and more. The property location is perfect and a very short walk to the beach. We did not need (nor want) a car our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget and Danno M., Australia

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

Great little bubgalow

Great spot, walk distancw to everywhere, a few squirrels to great you in the morning, comfy bed and a nice hot shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner J.

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

Santa Monica Oasis

My girlfriend and I stayed here for some much needed rest after a weekend in Disneyland and I cannot express enough between the quaintness and beauty of the property and the ease of access to the beach and local food we got the rest we needed and much more. Our host was so incredibly kind and accommodating. I will recommend this VRBO stay to all of my friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Great little place. Perfect location

Clean. Great amenities. Beds super comfortable. Big fluffy towel!! I’ll come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory g.

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

Location, location and location

The unit is well equipped and very clean. It has everything that you would need. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci W., Denver

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

Great location & very clean

Perfect little place for our family. We were out enjoying site seeing all day. This was a perfect location to settle in and rest at night. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Beach Bungalow

The location was spectacular. It was so nice to be able to walk to shops and the beach. Not having to get into your car is a dream in LA. Our host was great. Thanks for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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

Girls' Getaway

Eccentric -- in a good way -- cottage. Clean and warm and comfySpacious for two adults
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Perfect SoCal Home Base for small family

My boys and I felt right at home in this property. It was the perfect location for our trip to visit Universal Studios and Disneyland. The owner was very caring and it shows in the quality of her property. I hope to return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Awesome Beach Bungalow

Location, Location, Location. Perfect place to stay in Santa Monica. Walking distance to everything you need and want to see. The bungalow is perfect, comfortable and has everything you need for your stay. T'mimah is awesome. Very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

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

Recommendation

Thank you very much, T‘mimah, for our great stay at your beach bungalow. We enjoyed your hospitality, the close distance to the beach and to the airport, the lovely neighbourhood and the well equipped bungalow. Hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy Z.

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

Two nights stacy

The location is unbeatable! Very close to the beach, which is exactly what my daughter wanted. The owner also has beach chair and board to use which is a bonus. Owner is very prompt in answering any questions you have. The room decoration is what we like as well. I would have given a 5 star overall if the room can smell a little bit fresher.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience staying at this beach bungalow. The accommodations were excellent for the two of us (she took the bed and I took the daybed). The gas burning space heater was more than sufficient for the chilly nights we were there. We really liked the decor and style of the place and it is literally one block to walk to the beach. The host was absolutely incredible and very friendly. She took care of everything we needed, including the parking pass for the street. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023