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Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman

• 1100 square ft.
• One block from the beach and shopping area.
• Backdoor patio w/grill.
• High-speed internet and smart TV.
• Washer & dryer.
• Includes bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Gated driveway & parking for 2 vehicles.
• 96/100 Walk Score (walkscore.com).
• Space for 4 adults & 2 children.
• Bedroom 2 – 1 king or 2 twin beds.

**Please inquire about discount rates based on availability.**

Further Details:
Our 100-year-old, meticulously maintained 3 bed/2 bath craftsman style home is a wonderful space for families.
You’ll love its prime location and neighborhood, just 2 blocks from the beach and 1 block to Main Street, where you can find the best restaurants and shopping in Santa Monica.
Although a car is not necessary for this location, there is secure, gated driveway parking for 2 vehicles.
Our house has everything you need to enjoy the Cali lifestyle including bikes, boogie boards, and beach chairs. We also have baby supplies for families with young children.
Spend relaxing time on the lovely back patio with a grill. We also supply a washer, dryer, smart TV, and high-speed Internet with your rental.
Our home is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and small families with kids.

Santa Monica law requires hosts to be present during the guests stay.
I live on-site and will be available throughout your stay, but I have a private space & entrance.
You will have use of the rest of the house and two parking spaces with a private driveway.
I am available 24/7 and will personally meet every guest and make sure you're settled in and have everything you need.

Guests must comply with Santa Monica Laws including; occupancy, noise, and parties.
Please note: No visitors without the express permission of the Host. Absolutely NO PARTIES allowed and no disturbing our neighbors.
Guests will be required to provide ID/DL and may be required to sign a separate contract agreeing to abide by all rules.
Motion-sensing RING video cameras on the exterior of the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 221462
Property # 4442006
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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Monica

Ocean Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Kia Forum and Getty Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Universal Studios Hollywood, or head to an event or a match at SoFi Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Victorian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basement Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Library Alehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Manchego - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$778, 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 Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Block to the Shore - Amazing Santa Monica Craftsman located?

Located in Ocean Park, this family-friendly Santa Monica holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location very clean beautiful house. I would rent it the next time I go to Santa Monica
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- both shopping and beach within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family vacation for spring break! The location couldn’t have been better—close to everything we needed while still feeling comfortable and relaxing. The host truly made the experience the best—friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a location close to so many things to do/ see in Santa Monica!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Landlord was very proactive contacting us well before our arrival. He answered all our questions. The location was ideal, so close to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants and fun shops. The backyard, fenced in parking area easily housed two SUVs. The facility was stocked with all the basics needed for our 6 travelers. We hope to be return customers several times.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine Selmer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This super charming house was a great surprise to us after a long haul flight. Very convenient, amazing service and recreations from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome rental with excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multiple Restaurants within walking distance. Beach within walking distance. We did not cook but ate breakfast there and had enough dishes to make that possible. Nice dining area. Bedrooms were good. Property and house were near and clean. Location worked out for us. We drove to Malibu and Getty villa one day, and into LA/Hollywood/Griffith Observatory another day. The drive to the house from LAX was not too long.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location and was perfect for our extended family to stay. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were nice and the kitchen was well stocked. Loved the neighborhood and the hosts were very communicative. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay at this perfectly-situated house in Santa Monica. The location can't be beat - a short walk to the beach and a variety of restaurants. Turn one direction to hit Venice, the other to hit the Santa Monica pier. The house itself was very clean and comfortable. I wish we had stayed longer to use more of the amenities - bikes for cruising along the beach, BBQ on the back deck, etc. The house was an exceptional value for the price! Check in was super easy and everything in the house was straightforward. We didn't need to contact the host with any issues during our stay, but communication around check in/check out was easy and responsive. Highly recommend if you want to be in the heart of Santa Monica with a charming home base to return to after a long day out and about. We decided to brave LA without a car, and this place has a bus stop right out front for the Santa Monica bus lines, making for easy access to the Metro and LAX.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great find. Can’t beat the location and the house was charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a great location. We celebrated a family reunion. Great area and close to the beach. Just be prepared that it can be noisy at night because of street noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing little bungalow! Perfect location and so much charm! We’ll be back, already tried to book again but dates weren’t available! Great house with a great vibe, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect 3 nights, just what we wanted. A no brainier to stay with the awesome host. Access to everything you could ask for, especially without a car. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Great experience

The location was great and the communication with the hosts was amazing. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Santa Monica vrbo

Nice location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Perfect Location lots of Character

We loved the location and the house had so much character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Great hosts!

Stephan and James were fantastic and highly responsive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Awesome house conveniently located by the beach.

Check in process was easy and accommodating given how late our flight was. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri C.

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

Great Stay in Santa Monica

We would definitely stay here again. Property was very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. The location was really amazing. You could easily walk to restaurants and beach. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kali C.

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

Excellent location and hosts

This location is perfect in Santa Monica. The hosts were very attentive, kind, and helpful. The property was clean, as described and very charming! Thank you for letting us stay with you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S.

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

Nice spot near the beach!

Great stay at this spot near the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is convenient to the beach and restaurants. It’s on a busy street, so there was some traffic/people noise. The house is small but worked perfectly for our family of three. The owners were super responsive to everything while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Pefect for a weekend family getaway. So much within walking distance. The beach was only 2 blocks. We loved just hanging out in the porch and talking. I highly recommed this place. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seamus F.

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

Excellent hosts

We had a great family vacation 👌👌
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephan Grillitz

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