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Reviews of Lovely beach apartment w/ parking, bikes (Pet friendly!)


Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Walter B.

Rough Start to a nice stay
Overall we enjoyed the stay. Unfortunately the apt was not ready when we arrived at 4pm. Great location and nice touches.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2024
Only three stars for a late check-in is a very harsh rating. Especially when it is explained on the apartment's fridge magnet that you should only remove a star from your rating when there was a problem that was not resolved by the host and had a very significant impact on your stay. You stayed in my apartment for six days without any problems except late check-in. That week I hired a new housekeeper who was late and slow, which is why it took her longer to prepare the place for you. This can happen in vacation rentals. As explained on the magnet, we are not hotels. We have neither the means nor the staff that hotels have. However, we rely heavily on guest reviews and any review below 5 stars means that there has been a major problem that has not been resolved, and this has a profound and negative impact on our listing. For this reason, you should be much more generous and kind the next time you review a vacation rental.

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was great with communication and location was unbeatable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice place to stay. Close to everything. Host was great. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Thanks, Chris! You were fantastic guests, it was great to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed the prime location of my apartment and my hosting! I hope you come back. Take care, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G., Flagstaff

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We stayed 3 nights with our 2 small dogs. Loved the location! We didn’t drive the entire weekend. So much to do and see within a mile or 2 walk. The canals were our favorite. Our dogs had a great time playing in the sand! Marnie was a great and attentive host. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2024
Thanks, Kristen! You were fantastic guests, it was great to host you and your pups. I'm glad you enjoyed our apartment and its prime location. I hope you come back! Take care, Ada

8/10 Good

Brigitte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and came with bikes!!
This is exactly what we were looking for. A quiet near the beach experience. The bikes were an extra perk and we biked from Maria Del Ray to the Santa Monica pier a few times. The beach did not disappoint and lots of great restaurants and pubs near by to explore. Marnie was such a great host and checked in with us a few times to make sure we didn’t need anything. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vibe
We had a great stay in Venice Beach! Such a cool and interesting vibe of the beach walk area. The property we clean, well stocked, comfortable, and awesome locationto quick beach access! If we are ever able to return, we'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2024
Thanks, Emily! You were fantastic guests, it was a pleasure hosting you! I'm glad you enjoyed the chill atmosphere of my neighborhood and the comfort of the house. I hope you come back! Take care, Marnie

8/10 Good

Duane S., Akron, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Pictures were somewhat deceiving. Location was great. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2024
Thanks, Duane. I don't know how the photos are deceiving... Having hosted here for six years with the same photos, this is the first time a guest has said that. I'm glad you enjoyed the prime location and my communication. Best, Marnie

6/10 Okay

Jimmy, Sacramento

Traveled with family
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bum
I wanted to feel like a local and this resident gave me exactly what I was looking for! The beach is a hop and skip away from the unit entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
Thanks, Danae! You were fantastic guests, it was pleasure to host you. I'm glad you felt like a resident here and that you enjoyed the prime locaiton on the beach. I hope you come back! Take care, Marnie

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

K E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun location
Great location close to everything. The bikes were a fun added perk!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2024
Thanks Kerrie! You were fantastic guests, it was great to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and especially my bicycles! Take care, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra, kennesaw

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved this property. It has everything a family needs to feel comfortable. It is very close to the beach, so we could go to the beach to play with our daughter, come back to leave our stuff, and go out again. Marnie checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. She is a great host. We were very happy during our stay and felt sad to leave. Thank you, Marnie.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A., Tucson, Arizona 85750

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun location
Rental was as described in listing and reviews. Perfect location, it was clean and worked well for my husband and I, and our dog. Marnie, was communicative and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 19, 2023
Thank, Kate. You were fantastic guests, it was a pleasure to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed the prime location and your overall experience. I hope you come back! Take care, Marnie

4/10 Poor

Nicolau Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth it
Old property without remodeling, terrible beds, bad shower. The front door doesn’t work very well… NOT WORTH IT
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2023
I am surprised by your review, Nicolau, especially since I have been very accommodating to you and your requests. We repainted in June 2023 and the door has been repaired since your stay here. My guests are generally happy with their stay and the beds. I don't know why you are criticizing the shower: the water pressure is incredibly strong and the water is very hot. You might want to book a hotel next time. You won't have a full kitchen, free parking, and bikes, and it will cost you three times as much, but it might be a better fit for your expectations. Best, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
True California beach vibes
One can truly live the LA beach scene from this great simple apartment. Just steps away from the sand and all the wacky and random craziness that makes Venice Beach such an iconic destination. All the classic beach hot spots are nearby, including its famous skateboard park and muscle beach gym. The apartment comes with two bicycles for effortless rides up along the oceanfront promenade, bringing the shops and restaurants of Santa Monica and Marina del Rey within reach. The location is also surprisingly accessible by transit to Downtown and other parts of the city for those savvy with bus and metro lines. A great place to experience an essential component of the California dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thanks, Ron. This is one of my best reviews, you're a great writer. You were also fantastic guests, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience here. I hope you will visit again soon! Take care, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
Marnie, was a great host. We loved the location and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thanks, Lee! You were fantastic guests, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience here. I hope you will visit again soon. Take are, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

PAUL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure in Venice
Location, location, location. We came to Venice beach for 3 days and found a great place to stay, super close to the beach and a quite neighborhood at night. The apartment was great for us as it was easy to access and fulfilled our needs, simple and clean and close to some great bars and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again, if you like beach life then this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ultimate Venice experience!
From the beginning to the end, Marnie didnt skip a beat. Communication was great. The location is awesome if your looking to be steps from the boardwalk. checkin process smooth . and there were 2bikes for guests to use. Will stay again and i definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thanks, Lacey! It was great to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience. I hope you will visit again! Take care, Marnie

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Venice Beach Apartment
Awesome location. The apartment could be furnished a little better with a couch and a nicer bed, but it's not bad. It doesn't have an A/C which appears to be common for the area but that means you have to keep windows open and that area is busy and loud outside. The host is very nice and accommodating. I would stay again but my GF would not, lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Venice!
The place is exactly as described. Awesome location, right by anything you’d want to do in Venice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thanks, Matthew! You were fantastic guests, it was great to host you. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience, and especially the location of my apartment right on the beach. I hope you will come back! Take care, Marnie

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Venice Beach
Nice property, well located. In the middle of all the action and especially pedestrian friendly. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Super Lage
Super Lage mit wenigen Metern zum Strand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thanks Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience and the great location. I hope you will book again soon! Take care, Marnie