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Home in Venice

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 610 reviews

Architectural Masterpiece with Roof Deck

Watch the sunset from the rooftop deck of this modern, architectural gem. Relax beside a Zen waterfall in a flowing indoor-to-outdoor industrial design space with floor-to-ceiling glass patio doors, two fire pits, and colorful decor and art. Children 18 and under do not count in the posted occupancy limit so for example 8 adults plus several children would be allowable. There are four premium portable roll away beds not shown in photos that will fit in any of the spacious bedrooms, or in the living room, bringing the bed total to 9. URBAN LOFT is what the “living room” feels like . Perfect for large groups and events because the entire ground floor is one large open space (approx. 1,000 sq ft.) Half the space is open and can be set up with tables, yoga mats, seating. The oversized sofa and ottomans seat ten and face a large flat screen TV and gas fireplace. The huge sliding glass doors open to a large private patio, and features custom furniture that seats ten and surrounds a gas fire-pit! CHEF”S KITCHEN features a Viking 6 burner range and all the cooking equipment you might need, tableware for 12, with plenty of space for chefs and caterer. The dining table seats ten and there are two folding tables and chairs available to expand capacity by eight. Open the sliding glass doors and hear the soothing sounds of a Zen water wall! Two Weber 22” domed traditional charcoal barbecues provided for grilling. ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS: Large Flat screen TV’s are in the living room, master suite, and front guest bedroom , and include cable and premium content. Stream your own content, or play your Apple library via Apple TV in the living room system. For PowerPoint presentations, or any content played on your laptop, you may connect your laptop to the TV via HDMI cable (Bring your own). For music, the large Bose Sound Dock is in the living room. It plays your music through Bluetooth enabled devices. Music channels are also available on DirecTV. MASTER BEDROOM is large enough to be an apartment! It has an en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, private balcony, separate living area with tv and sofa, and hanging bubble chair (#instagram spot.) THE TWO GUEST BEDROOMS share a bathroom. Two queen beds are in one, King and twin beds in the other, Sleeping arrangements are flexible; move any of the four portable rollaway beds into any of the bedrooms, or even down to the living room. To be clear, there are three private bedrooms and the house works best for large groups who are flexible in their sleeping arrangements. Capacity numbers assume two people will be sharing the beds of queen and king size. . BABIES AND TODDLERS are welcome, and I have a portable crib and two high chairs. But, please note following section about stairs: STAIRS: The house is of modern construction and has long stairs made of concrete and steel connecting the living room to the upstairs bedroom level. These can be a concern for the elderly, or for very young or unruly kids. A safety gate is available for the top of the main stairs, which installed upon request. ROOFTOP DECK Is an utterly private deck on the third floor, with 270 degree views, a peek of the Hollywood sign, chaise lounges for four, sofa for ten all surrounding a gas fire-pit. It’s a great place to sun and hangout, watch the sunset, or drink cocktails by the fire. Due to noise restrictions, guest use not permitted after 10 pm. PARKING: Two cars will fit in the driveway. You also have exclusive use of two more parking spots in the street, parallel to the garage door . (Except Tuesday morning 8:30-10:30 am street sweeping) In general, this neighborhood has ample street parking, except during summer weekends, or warm winter ones. During those times, any cars in excess of four can park (even overnight) in the public parking lots nearby : #9 at 14031 Palawan Way, or #13 at 4601 Via Marina. , in Marina Del Rey. SELF CHECK-IN The house features an electronic lock on the front door. Two days prior to your arrival I will send you your code that unlocks it, and you may let yourself in any time after 4pm on your day of arrival (or 1:30 pm for luggage drop off). House instructions and wi fi passwords are posted in the kitchen. EARLY CHECK-IN and LATE DEPARTURE This is a frequent request, and since the house is rented out nearly 100%, usually impossible to accommodate. The house takes five hours to clean between 11 am checkout and 4 pm check in. However, if you don’t mind seeing a messy house you may drop off luggage after 1pm. Similarly, if you are checking out and have a late flight, you may leave luggage by the front door until 12:30 pm. MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENT. I get many more rental requests than I can handle. I need to fill every night of the week, so I have some guidelines that determine which rental requests I accept. Following these will help get your request accepted: 1. Weekend reservations that includes a Saturday night must be for a minimum of three nights. (Exceptions may be made made if the reservation is less than two weeks away or if Friday night or Sunday night is already booked. In that case a two night stay is acceptable. 2. I almost always accept one or two night stays midweek, especially if it does not leave a gap to either the preceding or following reservation, or is unlikely to. Reservations that leave a one or two day gap are less likely to be accepted than those adjacent an existing reservation. The calendar is published with my Airbnb listing. I understand that most peoples travel plans are not flexible, so please ask and I will make every effort to accommodate you. But if I say no to your request for a Saturday night only stay, understand this is why. And if you really, really want to experience an amazing “baller” place in Venice, this is how! NOISE RESTRICTION HOURS This is a quiet family neighborhood, with working families in the houses surrounding. To allow my neighbors peace and quiet, we have a strict rule that our outdoor patio areas are closed between 10pm and 8am . Similarly, if you are playing music or watching TV, kindly do so with windows and sliding doors closed. FILM AND EVENT USE The house has been used successfully for feature films, commercials, video interviews, catalog shoots, music videos, lifestyle photos, Wedding; dinners, brunches, makeup, family, photos, ceremonies; strategy meetings, special interest seminars, yoga retreats, dinner parties and, employee off sites. I generally do not allow birthday parties, bachelor /bachelorette parties, music performances, or any gathering likely to create excessive noise or disturb the neighbors. For speciaI uses, charge the daily Airbnb rate for the number of guests actually sleeping over, plus an additional flat fee that is based on the specifics of your use. To request a quote, tell me the number of people sleeping over each evening, plus an estimate of the total number of additional visitors, employees, guests , employees or service providers who would be at the property each day. Please provide detailed information about your event, including hours (events past ten pm not permitted). Guests are responsible for trash removal in excess of one containers worth, and I can connect you with a service to remove yours. Please note that for any use that starts in the morning, it is required to also book the day preceding. Inspection of the property is available prior to renting. Entire house! and, front patio and upstairs deck. Garage is for owners use only. We do self check-ins. I will send you a key code that opens the front door two days before your arrival. I am available 24/7 vi text or phone to answer questions. It is a great Venice Beach location, 5 blocks from the beach and 15 minutes to LAX. Abbot Kinney, named the coolest street in America, is home to fabulous restaurants, super cool bars, trendy boutiques, and shops. Bus service one block away. Uber and Lyft, public bike rentals everywhere. Metro train station is 2.5 miles away in Santa Monica can take you all over LA. LAX is 8 miles away. House has parking for four cars, and public overnight parking is available public parking lots nearby : #9 at 14031 Palawan Way, or #13 at 4601 Via Marina. , in Marina Del Rey. This is a quiet, family neighborhood, and this is not a "party house". To preserve peace for my neighbors, outdoor areas may be used between 7:30 and 10 pm only. As mentioned in the copy, there are stairs between main floor and two floors above which are made of steel and concrete. (Safety gate available) The best Venice Beach location, family friendly, just 5 blocks to the beach and one block to the famous canals. You won't need your car; everything is walking distance! Nearby Abbot Kinney Street, named the coolest street in America, is home to fabulous restaurants, super cool bars, trendsetting boutiques, and unusual shops. It's the upscale part of Venice dubbed the “Silver Triangle, favored by celebs, producers and creatives of all types.

11–18 Jan

$2,087 NZD per night

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Home in San Clemente

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Surfside Beach Escape

3 spacious bedrooms with amazing beds, private balcony with BBQ. Fully stocked kitchen. Shared roof deck patio with ocean view. Boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler, beach towels and sand toys. Free WiFi throughout the house. Spacious and comfortable living room, enough space for the whole family to watch TV with over 200 channels plus Netflix or play some board games! Guest book and information regarding local things to do, how to get around and restaurants. Shared roof deck patio with ocean view and amazing sunsets. We provide boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler, beach towels and sand toys. and offer WiFi throughout the house. The large and spacious and comfortable living room offers enough space for the whole family to watch TV with over 200 channels plus Netflix or play some board games! The guest book and information binder regarding local things to do, how to get around and restaurants helps travelers navigate San Clemente. On-site parking as well as unlimited street parking. If you love to surf, this is the perfect home for you as we are right by Trestles and many other world renowned surfing spots! Full home to yourself! Enjoy the benefits of a hotel with privacy and comfort of your own home! AC in home (although you probably won't need it with the cool sea breeze). Complimentary washer and dryer in home! We are available through text, call or message at all times. Quiet and safe neighborhood with golf course near by. We are down the street from the Rip Curl Store. **This is a residential area located NEXT to the 5 freeway for convenient access. This can cause traffic noise from the 5, however, there are multiple hotels and other vacation rentals on the same street which does not seem to bother many guests.** Easy access to freeway allowing for quick and easy travel to multiple sought-after destinations such as San Diego Zoo, Lego Land, Disneyland and many others! There is a bar conveniently located across the road. If the mood grabs you, you can walk over and enjoy some adult beverages and music. Close to Camp Pendleton, multiple hiking trails, several golf courses and of course, famous Southern California beaches. San Clemente Summer Weekend Trolly - FREE- taking you from a near by stop every 15 minutes all around beautiful San Clemente! Uber, Lyft and taxis are readily available! Amtrak, Pacific Surfliner Route - train - takes you from San Clemente to Sea World, all the way to Downtown San Diego. Heading north, the Surfliner takes you directly through Anaheim, making your ticket to Disneyland worry free. Not to mention, this convenient train will take you all the way to Los Angeles. While our priority is to insure you enjoy your stay, we ask that you please respect our home and our neighbors. House rules are as follows, please read carefully before confirming your booking: **Minimum age policy of 25 years **Check-in after 4pm (self check-in) **Check-out by 10:30am **LATE check-out unless otherwise discussed $50 **No smoking allowed inside **NO PARTIES AT ANY TIME** **Excessive sand will result in a charge** **If furniture and décor is rearranged and not put back in original place, there will be a $50 service fee** **Please DO NOT dry unwashed beach towels in the dryer as it clogs the filter** **Should you decide to take these articles, we will assume you approve a corresponding charge to your account • Large Bath Towels . . . . $20 • Hand Towels . . . . $15 • Washcloths . . . . $10 • Beach Towels . . . . $20 • Iron . . . . $45 **Smoking fee $300** **Pet fee $500** **Stained towels-fee based on towel size** All items are inventoried and thoroughly checked upon check-out. Any broken dishes, glasses, kitchen utensils...etc... damages or stains missing items excessive sand there will be a fee!!!

19–26 Mar

$664 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Cardiff By The Sea,

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Stylish Cardiff Park House with Ocean and Sunset Views

Sleep like a baby in beds fitted with percale cotton sheets and Belgian linen quilts. This beautiful and tranquil modern oasis has been showcased in San Diego Home/Garden Magazine, thanks to features like its fully furnished deck and elegant decor. The Cardiff Parkhouse is the downstairs area of our fully remodeled duplex. No need to buy bottles of water while on vacation. House has a new HALO 5 whole home water filtration system that removes chlorine, heavy metals, dyes, pesticide; say hello to the best glass of cold water right of your faucet and enjoy a clean fresh shower. The “Cardiff Parkhouse” (BOTTOM UNIT) is a newly remodeled 3 story duplex by the amazing Kitchy Crouse of KC Interior Design. She has left no stone unturned. As you walk up to the 2nd story you will enter the property to a fully furnished deck with the best views in all of Cardiff. The enormous deck measures 900 square feet. You can sunbathe, have bbq’s in the outdoor dining area or sit by the firepit and watch the amazing Cardiff sunsets. When you enter this clean contemporary fresh Oasis you will be pleasantly surprised with the quartzite stone island and countertops which has seating for 6. Enjoying your Sauvignon with raw Oysters and views straight to the Pacific will be a lasting memory for this vacation. This open concept beauty is inviting and with its warm wood pieces, it completes the casual chic décor. The newly remodeled bathrooms add a luxury to your spa like experience and the beautiful bedrooms will offer the best night sleep. This gorgeous Parkhouse is fully furnished with custom designed furniture and is supplied with percale cotton sheets, Belgian linen quilts and Turkish cotton towels. After a day in the sun and surf, you can shower in the beautiful outdoor shower and refresh for the evening ahead. You can rent the Cardiff Penthouse or the Cardiff Parkhouse separately or if you have a family event, you can rent out the entire duplex and create the magic only Cardiff-by-the-Sea can offer. The Parkhouse house also comes with beach chairs, umbrella and boogie boards. This exquisite property is located in the beach community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, with beautiful Glenn Park across the street. It's also within walking distance of a world-class specialty market, Starbucks, and leading restaurants, as well as the Pacific Ocean.

18–25 May

$720 NZD per night

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Home in Carlsbad

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Ocean View Beach House With Roof Top Deck And AC

Embrace your vacation at this magnificent 2-story modern beach house with ocean views from nearly every window. Unwind on the rooftop deck or enjoy the open concept living space with fully equipped kitchen and central air conditioning. Beach access is just steps away, perfect for relaxing and playing in the ocean. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, washer/dryer, plenty of parking and easy self check-in. This home is perfect for families and friends seeking sun, sea, and nearby local attractions.

16–23 Sep

$1,022 NZD per night

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Home in The Sea Ranch

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews

Award-Winning Forest Getaway: @thesearanchhouse

**Recently refreshed/re-furnished!** This house was named 'The Ranch House' by its architect Don Jacobs, this updated 70s cabin is a forest getaway with modern sensibility. The house is surrounded by redwoods & has 2 large decks, 1 w/ propane firepit w/ ample seating, the other w/ hot tub. Living room has picture windows w/ forest views & Morso wood-burning stove. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the hiking trails, pools, and outdoor amenities. House comfortably sleeps 4, plus fiber-optic internet

25 Nov – 2 Dec

$790 NZD per night

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Home in Malibu

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Malibu by the Sea - 5-STARS!

Villa Bella Malibu is a block from the Beach with exhilarating White-Water Ocean views. Luxurious furnishings, antiques & artistic details throughout. Private & romantic for couples - great fun for family & friends. Hi-speed internet (100 MBPS), 3 large flat screens with Directv, Netflix. Adventure awaits - surfing, biking, hiking, kayaking & paddle boarding. Beach gear provided - chairs, towels, boogie boards, umbrella & coolers for day trips. Host requires an Application & Signed Contract.

30 Nov – 7 Dec

$1,786 NZD per night

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Home in Bodega Bay

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 497 reviews

Ocean View Spa House

Beautiful Sea Ranch aesthetic home in quiet residential cul-de-sac with sweeping ocean and hillside views in the Bodega Bay. Perfect for a quiet relaxing spa-like experience. Fitted with a hot tub, sauna and BBQ, beach access, this home makes for a perfect vacation escape with friends or family! Walk to short tail gultch trail head (Sonoma Parks) to get to the beach! Family amenities! Bodega Bay is only 1 hour and 25 minutes from San Francisco with lots of wonderful activities. EV charger!

5–12 Feb

$1,003 NZD per night

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Home in Dillon Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Quiet Hilltop Escape Overlooking the Ocean

Perfect for families and executive retreats. Stunning Views from every room, located at the top of a hill. 3000sqft of living space to accommodate your family and friends. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with everything needed in it, 1oven, 2 sinks. 2 master suites split between the upper levels for added privacy and a family/media room downstairs with 2 more bedrooms. The split level set up is ideal for privacy. Sit and take in the views while relaxing in the hot tub on the lower deck.

8–15 Mar

$1,177 NZD per night

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Home in San Diego

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Panoramic Luxe Ocean Views Rooftop Deck Sleeps 12

Welcome to our spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom vacation rental in Mission Beach. Just steps away from the historic Belmont Park and the beach, this home offers prime location, private balcony with ocean views and modern amenities. Relax in the private outdoor space or explore nearby attractions. With a garage for 2 cars, convenience is at your fingertips. Book now for an unforgettable San Diego escape! Includes private 2 car garage. 7 miles from San Diego International Airport.

26 Oct – 2 Nov

$1,695 NZD per night

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Home in Trinidad

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 327 reviews

Dream House in the Redwoods with hot tub and sauna

This stunning custom home stands on 6 acres of redwoods, adjacent to the picturesque seaside town of Trinidad and Redwood National Park. Enjoy an evening under the stars around the outdoor fire ring, in the hot tub or in the sauna after a day exploring the beautiful, rugged beaches of the North Coast, the rich culture, arts and cuisine of Humboldt County, or outdoor adventuring, hiking, birding or wildlife viewing immersed in the majesty of the tallest trees in the world.

17–24 Dec

$1,305 NZD per night

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Home in Santa Cruz

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviews

180°OceanView+HotTub+EBikes+Surfboards+SUPS+Kayak

Incredible beach home with sweeping views of the ocean. Watch the waves crash from your bed. Directly in front of Pleasure Point, a world class surf spot. 180° upstairs decks to lounge & enjoy the ocean and views of the ocean from every room in the home. Hot tub, cedar sauna, 4 electric bikes, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, sea kayak, ping pong table, basketball arcade game, and dart board.

30 Oct – 6 Nov

$1,573 NZD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Manchester

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Ocean Road

"Your Airbnb is my favorite of all time!" "This place is so perfect I hate to tell anyone else. The views are superb. The home is cozy and clean. Fantastic." -From recent guests Private ocean-front home on bluff with unobstructed ocean views above Irish Beach. First-class amenities and furnishings to sleep six. Watch whales and sunsets from the hot tub on the deck. A spectacular getaway.

1–8 Feb

$649 NZD per night