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Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!"

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Walk Streets
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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LA, CA
  • Place, Walk Streets
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!"

Serene Japanese modern home. This peaceful, green residence runs off of its own solar energy and is a true expression of California indoor-outdoor living. The spa environment includes a hot tub (with ozone sanitation & always ready and hot), zero gravity chair, waterfalls and gorgeous gardens surrounded by secluded wall in the heart of Venice. This tranquil home includes a deep soaking tub as well as a comfortable media room.
The large kitchen is well appointed with modern appliances including a wine refrigerator. Exquisite outdoor gardens include mangaris decks, a large gas grill , gas fire pit, teak dining table with umbrella, and an intimate meditation area.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy life while biking to the beach, Abbot Kinney Shopping and Whole Foods Market just minutes away. Your stay will include free high speed wifi and Smart TV's set up for streaming with some select streaming channels.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Spa is installed in the deck-unsuitable for child.
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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
1. Guests are requested to remove their shoes before entering the house. 2. Guests are requested to squeegee glass in the showers after use.
Only guests who have a rating of 4 or above are eligible to rent this property.
No Parties of any kind without advance written permission of host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number HSR19-002360
Property # 949134vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Hollywood Sign are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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LA, CA

What's nearby

  • Walk Streets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Venice Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Penmar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Colony - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zinqué - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Zen Spa Retreat in Venice Beach California- "A Rare Gem!" located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Best Stay Ever

One of the best homes I've ever stayed in. Very tranquil and serene.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren N.

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

Great home in Santa Monica / Venice area

Great location and great property, and very quite in the evenings unlike many other locations in Venice. We would highly recommend this home for a stay in the LA area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Zen house

Very comfortable, relaxing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Zen is the best medicine =)

The most peaceful, rejuvenating stay you’ll ever have in Venice! Thank you Shawnee for creating such an amazing oasis🙏🏻🌈🦋
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Thank you Angela. You are a wonderful guest. I hope to see you on your next visit to Los Angeles!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

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

Perfect Zen Retreat

Exactly as represented. Fully stocked. Excellent location. Peaceful.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Highly Recommend this Wonderful Retreat!

Our stay at this beautiful Zen retreat was one of our best vacation rentals! I highly recommend staying here! The outdoor terrace is tranquil and relaxing. The terrace, hot tub, grill and home interior are all impeccably clean, well maintained, organized and has everything one could possibly need. The owners were incredibly kind and communicative. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Great little rental

Very cute rental! It was unique and comfy with lots of nice aesthetic touches. Perfect for our little group of 4 and in a great location. The hosts communicate well, are easy to get in touch with as well as being super responsive. We would certainly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

A peaceful getaway

Property was absolutely beautiful and so serene. So much so that we chose to spend a large portion of our stay at the house just relaxing. Wonderful, attentive host. House is fully equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajasvini B.

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

Stunningly beautiful home and stay

This is one of the few properties that is even better than the description! Impeccably clean, well appointed, with amenity you could think of! The outdoors are lovely, the hosts are responsive and kind, and you get to have everything you need to relax, rest, entertain and enjoy. I love this place and will hopefully get to stay here every time I come to LA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay at Zen Retreat

We loved our stay at this beautiful home! Shawnee's home is so peaceful, you will not want to leave. The most beautiful furnishings and really comfortable beds and bedding. Daniella is lovely and very accommodating. We were very happy with our stay and we look forward to booking it again. Laura and Chris
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

Best place we’ve ever stayed.,,

Beautifully furnished, peaceful house. Well supplied with everything you could need. The host was amazingly responsive when we had a problem with one of the appliances. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay went smoothly. Hope to stay here again many times again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee S.

The Best We Could Have Hoped For

We stayed in this beautiful home while we were remodeling our own. Even though we were going back to our new house we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Janice! It was wonderful having you and your family as our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hakim Y.

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

Amazing Property

I was traveling for my best friend’s wedding and stumbled on this gem. Stunning decor, super fictional kitchen and a well-planned pantry with items galore. Wish i could hand stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

A true Gem in a Quiet Neighborhood!

We have stayed at this lovely home twice. We love the location, peaceful home, well stocked kitchen, cleanest Vrbo we have ever rented and the owner/manager are wonderful! Communication, arrival & departure are all timely and smooth. Over the years of renting this property stands out in all aspects as a true gem and we will stay again on our next trip to LA! An absolute diamond in the LA rough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt w.

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

A wonderful base to enjoy Los Angeles

We had a wonderful stay at this home. The house is extremely comfortable with a complete kitchen for cooking or re-heating leftovers. The beds were also very, very comfortable. High quality towels and products in the bathrooms. The location is very quiet with easy access to all places on the Westside of Los Angeles. The homeowners were immediately responsive to our questions and requests. I look forward to returning to this true Zen Spa retreat on my next visit to Los Angeles.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Perfect for our needs

We rented this property so we could meet a dear friend from Australia, who was giving conferences. It was perfect for our needs. Very quiet. Appreciated the many items in kitchen, such as spices, condiments etc. Did not use the tub nor did we sit outside, but nice for folks who appreciate these ambiences. It is immaculately clean. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Thank you so much Margaret. We loved having you and your family and guest and hope that you will stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

100% satisfied!!!

We've been burned lately on listings not being accurately described, but this listing exceeded our expectations and has set the bar VERY high for any other location we rent in the future. Upon checking in we received a walk thru of the house from Daniella, who showed us how every little detail of the house worked and she also checked in with us via text to make sure we were enjoying our stay. The house was spotless, has a very well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, plush linens and towels and actually feels like a home, not a rental. We spent lots of time in the private outdoor patio enjoying the hot tub while listening to the tranquil fountains. I can't think of one negative thing to say about this house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The master bathroom shower is not user friendly. Very hard to enter & exit.There was no convenient coffee maker. The Kuirg was unusable. The hot tub was great,the bbq was good size and clean. Good location for everything and walking. Very close to a golf course.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We want to address a few specifics so future guests have accurate information about the home. All of our coffee equipment -the Keurig, the French press, and the Nespresso machine are cleaned between stays (the Keurig was also tested and sealed in plastic), with pods and supplies provided for guest use. Regarding the shower, the home includes a tub with a built-in shower as well as a separate walk-in accessible shower. During the property tour both options were shown and discussed, and you and your wife indicated the walk-in shower would be the one you planned to use. We'd also like to note that the reservation was booked for 2 guests. Before your announcement that there would be 3 additional guests, we asked that the reservation be updated to reflect the actual number of occupants. We were told the additional guests would only be staying one night, so we didn't require the booking to be amended for that short stay, but we did ask you to confirm in writing that it would be for 1 night only. They ultimately stayed two nights, and we received reports of a party during that time from our neighbors, which was not part of what was agreed upon. We always want our guests to feel comfortable raising concerns directly with us during a stay so we can resolve them in real time. We're happy to discuss this further if helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Haevenly Stay

Our experience staying for a week at this property was as near to perfect as it gets. We found the home in immaculate condition almost better than any hotel. Everything we could need was provided. The place is unique and very soothing, meditative, and tranquil. The host and the manager were instantly responsive to the few questions we had. The neighborhood is quiet but easily accessible to everything by car. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommends it without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

The prefect reboot!

I left the property feeling better then when I would arrived. I can’t wait until I can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

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

Zen

A beautiful zen filled property that’s artfully decorated inside and out. Clean and quiet! Thank you to Shawnee and Daniella for your timely communication and for sharing your stunning little retreat in Venice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

It was great

It was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Wonderful and relaxing retreat in busy Venice, CA.

My family had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at Shawnee Smith's Zen Retreat in Venice. A beautiful home that's been lovingly cared for by Shawnee and her property manager Daniella. Both of them were a great to work with and very responsive to our questions. Walking inside the front gate and into the yard, you really felt transported into another zen-like world. Easy to leave the noise and crowds of Venice and L.A. behind. I highly recommend the Zen Retreat if you are looking for a quite, relaxing place to stay, that is still close to the beaches and the L.A./Hollywood scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

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

Amazing in All Ways

Can’t say enough good things about this property! Location, Communication … the place was super clean and the owners went Above and Beyond! Better than 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margit R.

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

Lovely spot

A beautiful and peaceful oasis, with every comfort. We all enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shawnee Smith (owner) / Daniella Carol (property manager)

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