nice clean home close to beach

Dave & Christi (Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: April 1, 2013   Date of arrival: March 26, 2013

we contacted the owner when first interested in the property and she was extremely helpful. when we arrived, she showed us around and let us know of anything we needed to be aware of during our stay. the house was nice and roomy, very clean, kid-friendly, had comfortable beds, and had plenty of beach gear to use. we came with our 2 kids (6 & 3) and my mother-in-law. the layout was perfect for us because there were 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on one side of the house which we used with the kids; the other side of the house had a nice big room with a sitting area and a bathroom which my mother-in-law used. the only suggestion i would have is that the bbq be closer to the outdoor seating area. although my kids loved running around in the front grassy area, the patio to eat at was a little far back behind the garage (not that big of a deal) and the bbq was in another separate section behind the house. it would be great if the grill was up by the eating area. also, you couldn't see what you were grilling once the sun went down because there was no light. other than that, we really enjoyed the home and all that it offered. it was super close to the beach and walking distance to a nice park, shops, and restaurants. we would definitely stay here again!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway

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A nice get away...

Valerie B. ()
Review submitted: March 22, 2013   Date of arrival: February 2, 2013

We had a very enjoyable time here. It is one of the very few units that have a limited number of steps, which was great for one in our party. It was clean and well maintained. The location to the beach was great. Although the weather was not too warm, there were lots of beach toys and chairs available to use…which we would like to take advantage of on our next trip!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers

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just steps away from the ocean

Monica S. ()
Review submitted: November 3, 2012   Date of arrival: October 13, 2012

We loved our stay here. The beds were very comfortable, Janine was friendly and quick to respond, the location perfect. Tea&coffee was complimentary, the kitchen very well stacked. I cooked a 3 course dinner and had all I needed to do it with ease.
As mentioned before,the location is lovely, great ocean views from the dining room. The rooms are spacious, you get the feeling you are in someones home where you are welcome but given your privacy. There is a nice garden that you can sit in with your family. You don't need a car, we had one and so did our son, we parked them in the 2 car garage and hardly used them as restaurants and grocery stores are just steps away as well as the famous Strand. Was nice to have the washing machine and do the laundry. They were plenty of towels in the spotlessly clean bathrooms. Would definitely stay again.

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Amazing Beach House!

Sheila W. ()
Review submitted: September 27, 2012   Date of arrival: August 29, 2012

My husband, children and I just finished a 2 week stay at this beautiful beach home and it was amazing! Everything was so CLEAN and sparkled- from the kitchen to the bathrooms. The beds were super comfortable and the sheets were so soft that it felt like we were staying at a 5 star resort.
The location is fantastic - right between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. We loved riding bikes to Hermosa for lunch or dinner where there was always lots of fun things going on, but then it was so nice to get back to our quite retreat. The location also made it easy to bring the little ones back for a nap and let the older kids stay and play In Hermosa. The whole area felt very safe and our older kids enjoyed being able to ride bikes or walk to the Pier for lunch on their own. A bike ride to Hermosa was about 5 - 10 minutes.
There is a beautiful garden around the house and it was so nice to pass gorgeous flowers every time we walked in.
The kitchen was one of my favorite places to be. It is stocked with everything you could possible need. While you are doing dishes, you can watch a kitchen TV (Loved It!) and you have a great view of the the ocean out the Kitchen window. The beautiful houses across the street also have gorgeous gardens, so your kitchen views are really amazing! Dining room views are the same as the kitchen - amazing.
The house was great for our kids. There is a small fenced in back area where they loved playing. We just left the back doors open and the kids could run in and out.
The play room had toys, games and a TV with plenty of movies to entertain the younger ones.
Even doing the laundry here was a joy. The washer and dryer are like new and you can open a side door and just enjoy the ocean breeze while you work.
Janine, the owner is so friendly and helpful and made the whole rental experience easy.
This house totally deserves all the excellent reviews it gets and we can't wait to go back.

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Great Vacation Home

Pheme and Matt (Mill Valley, CA)
Review submitted: August 13, 2012   Date of arrival: August 4, 2012

This is our third visit and the house is always clean and well appointed. Two adults, two teenagers and one sister - plenty of room. We do one big shopping excursion on arrival at the grocery store and after that the car never leaves the garage. Hermosa downtown and Manhattan Beach are just a short walk away. We rented bikes and rode to Venice Beach for lunch - a wonderful ride. Janine is very helpful and has left a wonderful binder full of local places to visit and eat. Walk down Manhattan Avenue to Java Hut in Hermosa for coffee in the morning - a great local hang out. A little slice of old Hermosa. We will be returning.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfect family vacation house

JulesStar (Texas, USA)
Review submitted: August 10, 2012   Date of arrival: July 14, 2012

My husband and I stayed here with our two young children this summer and I can't say enough good things about this house! Kid friendly houses near the beach are a rare find and this one was perfect - hard wood floors, comfortable furniture, and even a sweet little fenced-in front yard. The house was clean and all of the instructions the owner left were so helpful. This would be a great getaway without kids too- just a few seconds from the beach with a great view of the ocean. Also a short walk to town and a nice longer walk to Manhattan Beach. We can't wait to go back soon!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfection in Every Way!

NA (Washington,DC)
Review submitted: July 5, 2012   Date of arrival: May 26, 2012

We were looking for a place to stay in southern California for four weeks to combine attending graduations of two grandsons and a vacation with family. Our daughter, who lives in Manhattan Beach, found this well-located and beautifully appointed beach house. The house sits on the crest of a hill with a fantastic view to the ocean. From the dining room table, we watched the waves roll into shore. It is spotlessly clean, well maintained, and equipped with everything a visitor could need and more. The owner provided clear instructions for all equipment and was available for any questions. In fact, we became so comfortable that we began to feel it was home! We enjoyed walks to restaurants, shops and along the strand to the center of Manhattan Beach, as well as, to beach towns to the south. By car the 405 was easily accessible for visits with our family in Costa Mesa. We would certainly recommend this house to friends and we hope to return.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Our perfect family vacation home

Modern family (Norcal)
Review submitted: May 29, 2012   Date of arrival: May 17, 2012

What can we say. This home was one of the best vrbo experiences we have had the pleasure of enjoying. The home was exactly as described...very clean. Our two four year old twins had everything they needed for the beach including a seperate play room for the them. The communication prior and until the day of departure was top notch. This one Is a no brainer.

Thanks again,

Squaglia fam

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfect location!

AG99 (Cincinnati, OH)
Review submitted: April 2, 2012   Date of arrival: March 23, 2012

My husband and I recently stayed here with our two kids (ages 4 and 8) and my parents. The house was perfect for us and very kid-friendly. Lots of space, comfy beds, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation! Kids had their own room with their own TV.
The location is the best part, you walk out the front door and see/hear the ocean. A quick walk down to the beach and The Strand where you can walk to restaurants, shops, etc. Janine provides everything you need for the beach including beach towels, chairs, and a wagon with toys for the kids to play in the sand.
Another great part of the location is the fantastic park for kids around the corner from the house. Perfect for burning all that extra energy kids have!
2 different grocery stores are very close by and there is a little market within walking distance of the house.
We had a great vacation and highly recommend this house! We would definitely stay here again!

Recommended for: families with young children

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Great house! Great location!

Lisa (Ascot, England)
Review submitted: September 18, 2011   Date of arrival: August 24, 2011

We had a fantastic holiday staying in this great home. Perfect location for us, 3 houses from the beach -a very short walk.
The property is much bigger than it looks in the photo's and has everything that you need for your stay. Amazing views from the dining room and kitchen, were perfect to wake up to, very comfy beds and always plenty of hot water for showers. Lots of beach chairs, towels, umbrella's etc for the beach.
Janine was there to meet us after our long flight and having mentioned before I arrived that I was an English tea drinker even provided me with a teapot!
We shall definitely return.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Perfect Vacation Home for a Family!

Stephanie (Austin, Texas)
Review submitted: August 30, 2011   Date of arrival: August 13, 2011

This house was all we hoped for and more. The location was EXCELLENT - a very short, pleasant walk right down to an uncrowded beach or to Hermosa Valley Park. The house itself was SPARKLING CLEAN when we arrived, and it had all the amenities you could ask for when traveling in southern California with a young family: Pack N' Play, indoor toys, strollers, beach pails, enclosed yard area, friendly neighborhood cat... We absolutely loved our stay at this house, and we're hoping to rent it again for our next trip!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfect!

Athena (Dublin, Ohio)
Review submitted: August 11, 2011   Date of arrival: July 30, 2011

This beach home was perfect for our annual family vacation! The home is much larger than portrayed in the pictures and was complete with everything we needed for our stay, including plenty of towels and linens, dishes (including several cooking pans and serving bowls and platters), fans, movies, sand toys, and wagons. The home even has strollers, a pack n' play, and highchair for little ones. The home is very clean and the yard is beautiful. The location is fantastic - directly between the Manhattan and Hermosa piers and far enough away from the Strand to be away from the noise but close enough to reach the beach in a few minutes. We hope to stay at this rental again in the future! Thanks Tom and Janine!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car

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We had a great time!

Tom (Boulder, co, usa)
Review submitted: August 3, 2011   Date of arrival: June 25, 2011

Excellent rental. Clean, great view, close to the beach. Everything was as advertised. We were very grateful for the wonderful assortment of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, and even a wagon in the garage to haul them to the beach! We'd go back to this house in a heartbeat. Owner refunded our security deposit in TWO days!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers

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Another wonderful visit to Hermosa Beach!

Kimberly8 (Arizona)
Review submitted: July 20, 2011   Date of arrival: July 9, 2011

This is our second stay at this home (see prior review). My children are now 5 & 6 and really enjoyed being so close (four houses) to the beach and being able to walk down several times per day. We have stayed at other rental properties and this home is still the cleanest that I have stayed in. It is fully stocked with all of the things that my family needed including kitchen supplies, linens, movies, games, fans, and much more. Thank you, Janine!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Super House and Great Location

Steve K. (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Review submitted: July 8, 2011   Date of arrival: June 11, 2011

If you are debating on which property to rent - pick this one! We arrived into LAX from Indiana, rented a car and in 15 minutes we were at the house. We were met by the owner on our arrival at the house. She was very engaging and helpful. The house was ideal with excellent accomodations. We felt so fortunate to have such a nice clean house so close to the beach. Eating breakfast in the dining room was a favorite as the five of us loved the view of the beach and ocean. The strand is super and great for riding a bike. Our favorite place to eat lunch and breakfast was Martha's just a couple of blocks away. Hermosa Beach is ideally located with plenty in the town and yet close to everywhere we wanted to go. We easily went up to other beaches but decided we like Hermosa the best! We also went to Hollywood, Knotts Berry Farm and Long Beach! We would return without hesitation to a great town, a super view and an excellent house. The lifeguards on the beach were very nice and attentive to safety while being great hosts at the same time! I would recommend renting a bike and riding the strand up to Santa Monica. It was a pleasant ride and very enjoyable. The family had a great vacation that was restful and peaceful! Good thing there was a nice garage because the police in Hermosa enforce the parking rules. We saw many examples of that and so we were very happy to have a garage to keep our rental car!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Review submitted: May 17, 2011   Date of arrival: May 13, 2011

We really enjoyed the house - it was spacious, well kept, and a great location!!
We have already referred the house to several of our son's parents who visit LA. Hopefully they will be in contact with you as they make future plans. I will also be in touch next time we visit the boys

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What a Gem!

CABCAN (Calgary, AB)
Review submitted: April 21, 2011   Date of arrival: April 12, 2011

What an amazing time we had in Hermosa Beach! We have traveled through much of California, but this was our first time in this lovely little beach town.

The first communication with Janine, the property owner made me feel as though we had made a good choice. She was extremely helpful and returned all of my emails quickly.

We arrived to a sparkling clean, well stocked, AMAZINGLY located beach home. Our two young girls were thrilled to find a closet of toys waiting for them. The bedrooms are large, and have plenty of closet space and drawers. The linens seemed new and the beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked - and has a terrific view of the ocean. I think that the home is much bigger than it appears in the photos (the opposite of what you usually find!)

We especially enjoyed the large garage that we could pull right into with our large van. It made loading and unloading kids much easier. The kids were looking forward to the beach wagon for their trips to the beach. When we arrived, it had a broken wheel. I sent a quick note to Janine - and would you believe that there was a brand new one at the house within an hour - Now, that is service!

We loved the Strand. We put in many miles, walking from pier to pier. The views are spectacular, the locals are very engaging and friendly and the beach is world-class. Walking this everyday was really one of the highlights of our visit.

We would enthusiastically recommend Martha's (just a few blocks away) for breakfast or lunch. The menu is huge (and delicious) and you truly feel like a local when you are sitting on their patio. We ate at the Tin Roof Bistro a few miles away for dinner. It worked well as a place that you could take kids but was still upscale with a great menu.

This is a fantastic rental. It is great value for money, perfectly located and has very accommodating
owner. We look forward to another visit!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Great house in a fantastic location - especially for families!

Jason (Renton, WA)
Review submitted: March 3, 2011   Date of arrival: February 24, 2011

My wife and I recently stayed here with our 3 small children - twins age 3.5 and another age 5.5. My wife grew up in Redondo Beach and the two of us lived in west Torrance for 3 years (pre-kids), so we knew what we were looking for in a house and in location. This house had everything we were looking for!

It had all the amenities and space we needed, including toys for inside the house, sand toys for the beach and a great wagon to cart the kids & toys to and from the beach in. We even used the wagon on several other occasions, including a walk to the Hermosa Pier.

As for location in regards to food, this house is literally right around the corner from our favorite Mexican restaurant: El Gringo! Yum! It's also just a few blocks from Martha's (GREAT breakfast) and there's a convenience store just 2 blocks away, for when you gotta have that half-gallon of milk in the morning for cereal & coffee. :-) If you venture a little further (about 3/4 of a mile - very walkable), you'll hit all the restaurants on Pier Ave, including our favorite coffee shop: Java Man.

For those that haven't ever visited this area before, you might also be so lucky as to witness squadrons of pelicans flying along the beach and possibly even a pod of dolphins playing with the surfers. We saw both of these during our stay. Very cool...and the kids thought so too!

Having a garage sure was nice. We are acutely aware of the potential lack of parking in the beach cities and just being able to click the garage door opener from inside our car and pull in was a true blessing - especially with kids!

The view out the dining room window sure was nice in the morning. It was very relaxing to sit down with your morning coffee and enjoy the sight of the waves.

Overall, the house was very clean & well taken care of. You can tell that Janine (the owner) takes true pride in this house and doesn't treat it as just another rental property. You really feel like you are guests in her own personal home.

In closing, we would definitely stay here again. It was a great home, in a great location and it made our vacation that much more relaxing & enjoyable.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway

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great vacation home in hermosa beach

kim (fort wayne, in, usa)
Review submitted: August 17, 2010   Date of arrival: August 8, 2010

five of my family members stayed at this home, aged 79, 50, 43, 19, and 11. what a great home for all of us. the home is extremely clean, well equipped with anything you could possibly want. located very close to the beach and strand. we walked to restaurants and the small grocery store. we appreciated the list of local attractions and restaurants that the owner put together for her guests. there were plenty of beach toys, beach chairs, beach towels,extra pillows and blankets, toys and baby gear (if needed), dishes, pots, etc. the view from the dining room and the kitchen was spectacular. the garage fit 2 vehicles (mod sized). the patio was a quiet and serene place to read and relax. the owner was available by phone if needed. we could not of been happier with this home. we had a great time.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Lovely House!

Kimberly8 (Arizona)
Review submitted: July 18, 2010   Date of arrival: July 10, 2010

We just returned from a wonderful stay in Hermosa Beach. This is the fourth home that we have rented in the Hermosa/Manhattan Beach area and this one was by far the best.

There are a few things that made it perfect for us (myself, my husband and two small children):

Location-- This home is just four houses from the beach. I prefer this home to those we've stayed in that are north of it because there is no steep hill to get down to the beach. (by day 3, lugging children, sand toys, coolers, chairs up and down the steep hills of MB gets old!)

Noise-- Easy access to the Strand and the beach yet not so close that the noise of the Strand can be heard. Also, there was much less street/car noise than what I expected in this location. We're light sleepers and noise was never an issue.

Cleanliness-- This house is extremely clean and well-maintained.

Safety-- While it may not be "childproofed" it is very child-friendly. The owner has stocked it with everything you need for children under the age of 5-- bed rails, high chairs, sand toys, indoor toys, etc. Also, extra precautions have been taken to address other aspects of safety. (there are locks that can be used at night that no renter has ever been given a key to... I really appreciate that)

Final note. When I first walked in I was struck by the fact that it seemed more spacious in person than in the photos. I find that with rentals professional photos sometimes give the illusion of having more space. It was the opposite in this case. That was a nice surprise!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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Great Beach House!

M&P Van (Canada)
Review submitted: April 26, 2010   Date of arrival: March 20, 2009

My husband and I stayed here with our 2 1/2 year old daughter for nearly a month in March, and we really enjoyed our stay. We found the house very comfortable, and it suited all of our needs. We liked that the park/playground was so close, and that there were grocery stores and coffee shops all nearby. We enjoyed walking to restaurants, jogging along the Strand, and just loved living so close to the beach - what a treat! The walk to the beach is literally about 1 minute, and they have everything you could need to enjoy it! Buckets/shovels, chairs, umbrella, beach towels and a wagon to haul it all in...just great! Hermosa Beach is lovely, one of the most beautiful beaches that we've seen. The owners were very accomodating and considerate as well.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Enjoyable place to stay!

adriene (France)
Review submitted: May 4, 2009   Date of arrival: April 25, 2009

We decided to rent outside of LA while spending a week there, as there a few things to do in LA and many around the area. This location was perfect - easy access to major highways, yet a quiet, enjoyable location to stay in. We actually spent alot of time in Hermosa - a very pleasant, friendly place.

This house is short 2 block walk to the strand, and such an enjoyable walk to the center of Hermosa Beach or up to Manhattan beach. There are a lot of families in the area, and alot of folks out running or playing volleyball. There is a great park nearby as well. We spent alot more time than we planned around Hermosa Beach, walking the strand, going to the center of town for a bite to eat.

The house is very comfortable, and is true to the pictures and description on the site. We were a party of 5, but the house is perfectly suitable for 6 people. The owner is very helpful and efficient.

I'd highly recommend this rental if you are considering staying at in one of the beach areas around LA.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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Hermosa Beach house

Chris L. (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Review submitted: April 10, 2009   Date of arrival: July 26, 2008

Wonderful home, great location and quiet neighborhood. Extreemly clean, very nicely furnished and has a well equipped kitchen. Great large third bedroom for the kids. Cute little side patio with view of the ocean. Owners are delightful! We will stay here for many years to come!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Location! Location! And Cute as a Button!

LO 123 (Manhattan Beach, CA)
Review submitted: March 9, 2009   Date of arrival: June 14, 2008

I was having family come to visit from NY for my daughter's graduation and needed to find them the perfect place for their stay. I looked at over 50 rental houses in Hermosa & Manhattan Beach (no exaggeration). I really did my homework. I almost didn't even look at this property because it wasn't pet friendly but decided to look anyway and am glad that I did. I decided that this Hermosa Beach rental would be the perfect spot for my family's vacation...and it was.

Dollar for dollar this beach house was ideal. Adorable 3 br, 2 bath, VERY clean and comfortable at a very reasonable price. Ocean view, hardwood floors, TV in every room, patio area for a sunset bar-b-que, very kid friendly (everything you need for home & beach)...not to mention the location.

1 block to the beach & strand, 2 blocks away you will find a convenient store, Martha's Cafe for burgers, sandwiches, salads & great breakfasts, El Gringo for the best mexican food, The Bottle Inn for italian cuisine and Hermosa Valley Park & Playground. Less than half a mile to downtown Hermosa Beach & Pier and 1 mile to downtown Manhattan Beach and Pier for many additional shops, coffee houses, ice cream & restaurants. You can walk to EVERYTHING via the strand.

A vehicle wasn't even necessary for this trip but if you have a car parking is a breeze. There is a large 2 car garage plus a parking permit for street parking.

What was also great about this location is that there was no steep hill leading down to the beach that I found with most of the rental properties I had previewed. This was perfect and my family is looking forward to coming back this summer.

Lisa

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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