Is Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Spanish Duplex with Ocean Views | 1 Block to Beach located?

Located in Sand Section, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Manhattan Beach and El Segundo Beach. Dockweiler State Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

May 14, 2018

Awesome Location, cute house

Efficient, cute house so close to one of the Best Beaches I've been at.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

Jun 13, 2018

Great spot.

A wonderful old home with heaps of character. Very deco on the outside and updated on the inside. Loved our walks on the strand down to the pier every morning. Jeanette is a lovely host who made everything easy.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Germantown, Tn

Jun 24, 2018

Phenomenally Comfortable accommodations and location

We absolutely loved our stay on Manhattan Beach! A ton to do within walking distance and extremely close to airport and much more that kept us out of the LA traffic. Owner communicated extremely well and very helpful. Has a packet for you that makes it very clear on all passwords and how to everything. We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Feb 2, 2018

January at the strand

The apartment is comfortable and user friendly. Filtered water, Nespresso machine, towels galore, the list of reasons why the week was exceptional is longer than I can write. Jeanette was responsive and speedy in her support while we stayed in the apartment. Walking in and around the area was a highlight for us. We would love to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Jun 3, 2019

Great Manhattan Beach location

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in El Porto. The location is perfect for beach time, plus exploring LA. The house is adorable, and great for a family of four. It is nicely appointed and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking pans and tools. There were also restaurants a quick walk away. El Tarasco's was one of my favorite spots when I was in college, and that was the first place we went to eat. As a coffee lover, I really appreciated the Nespresso machine. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, and you can always ride a bike down to Hermosa beach if you want a little bit more action. Next time we will need to stay for two weeks!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Sep 17, 2018

Fantastic location 1 block to the beach!

We couldn't have been more comfortable in this home away from our home! The property is a 1 minute walk to the beach and 5-10 minute walk to a bunch of little restaurants in North Manhattan Beach. The apartment is just like the photos and description. Perfectly maintained and extremely clean! It has really cute beach decor, and extra touches like beach chairs, beach towels and a boogie board. The kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. The owners were always quick to respond to any questions we had. Since the weather was unusually hot during our stay, the owners installed an AC unit in the master bedroom. We felt so lucky to be able to stay in such a lovely home. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great spot close to the beach!

6/10 Okay

Chris Q.

Aug 20, 2018

Disappointing

Jeanette was very responsive, but the property was disappointing. After the fact I guess we could have deduced from the photos that there were steps inside the unit, but had no idea that the secondary bedroom was down an inconvenient set of uneven steps. While one can sit on the couch and see the ocean, the building next door blocks the ocean breeze. Even with day time temperatures between 75 and 80 while we were there, the living room - and especially the kitchen - was uncomfortably hot by early afternoon and didn't cool down until well after dark. Luckily I brought a tower fan with me because the small window fan was totally inadequate to help, in addition to being so noisy that I was afraid it was on its last legs. I can't even imagine what it would be like with temperatures in the 80's. The beds were comfortable and the ceiling fan in the master and the larger table fan in the downstairs bedroom made sleeping bearable. Not much within walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ute T., Wyk Germany

Jan 13, 2018

The apartment was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped.

The property is located only one block from the beach on the north end of MB called El Porto. Easy access to major malls and shopping areas. Ten minutes drive to the major shops and restaurants of MB. Parking in front is very nice, important as parking is otherwise a pain. The separated beach pedestrian and bike paths make for enjoyable use for everyone. It’s a typical beach house with some very amateurish carpentry, uneven steps, cabinets that don’t open all the way, etc, but well equipped with a small kitchen eating area, comfy living room with TV and desk. The main queen bedroom with a comfortable bed is small but plenty of storage space and a 2nd flat screen TV. Bathroom is again small but has nice shower with various outlets. The 2nd bedroom is downstairs with a single bed, good for storage. I had only two drawbacks. The owners live in Florida so any difficulty has to be resolved over email, phone or text. Response time was quite good but laborious. For example, we had trouble getting the tv to play which an on-site owner could have probably resolved in minutes. And the cable company offerings didn’t include a single sports channel, something the owner didn’t know. The other drawback (which is clearly stated on the website) is the lack of anywhere to sit outside All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would easily recommend.

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Andrew F., Longview

Sep 1, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location Enchanting not so much

The house was very satisfactory but after a couple days problems begin to develop. The first being the lack of air flow in the house even with both included fans running and all the windows open the house gets very hot this was frustrating as the property owner stated air conditioning was going to be installed in a 2018 reply of a review. Next the house was littered with dog hair which was a surprise considering this was a pet free rental this was brought to the owner's attention with no compensation. The lack of blinds in the front windows is also a problem with the neighbors across the street being able to see directly into the house. Next the outside Lounge area is detached from immediate access to the house and requires going around the front of the house to the back. The shared propane BBQ in this area is very frustrating to use especially for a person who barbecues frequently there are highly flammable decorations directly next to this barbecue along with a white rug underneath the barbecue. This was laid out by someone who does not use a barbecue grill. The lounge area is sandwiched between the back buildings and offers no View other than concrete for 360 degrees. Along with that you are in front of multiple windows of the downstairs tenant while being in that area along with the tenants front door. The downstairs tenant is the worst factor in this rental. They were intrusive and confrontational over shared spaces including laundry areas. This can be expected though considering certain life choices would put someone in a small rental underneath a vacation house. Whereas you would become jaded towards people constantly vacationing above you The owners response will include promises to fix certain things. Or the boilerplate response of sympathy or empathy, case in point previous response falsities such as air conditioning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Jan 4, 2023

Great place!

We love staying at this charming, well-equipped, clean place so close to the beach and restaurants, etc. Can’t wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Mar 28, 2022

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

Everything we needed

Great for a homey long term stay. Well set up for WFH. Some great local spots to walk to and of course the distance to the beach is unmatched.

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

roselyn t.

Aug 18, 2021

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

Wonderful stay

Very nice well situated property. Nice neighborhood. Close to beach and other amenities Comfortable place with nice accommodations. Close quarters but quiet friendly neighborhood Felt safe Only caveat was parking. Spaces are fine for two cars but with small suv as I have and another car it is difficult to maneuver a park Will definitely return!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Feb 5, 2021

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

Wonderful

My stay at this wonderful property was all and more than I hoped for. The property has everything needed in every room from a fully equipped kitchen to a delightful shower in the bathroom and perfect dinning and living room furnishings. For me, the location was out of this world- a short walk to a fantastic long bike pat, the delightful Strand walking path by numerous beautiful gardens and a beautiful beach. A fantastic experience

Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose P., Western Springs, Illinois

Mar 9, 2020

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

Delightful Stay!

We stayed for the month of February. Jeanette was terrific in all ways as is her home. It was truly a delight to spend time in this charming home and we hope to be back again! Great location and a delight to see and visit the ocean every day.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Jan 21, 2020

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

Cozy beach home

I stayed here for a month with my three college aged kids while they were on winter break. We spent time surfing, relaxing, reading and cooking. The location is ideal, having parking is a luxury and Jeanette’s home is well equipped if you like to cook! We want to come back!

Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

Sep 9, 2019

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

California Beach Living

This is an amazing property, close to the beach and with everything you need for a perfect beach vacation. Manhattan Beach/El Porto is also very conveniently located in the South Bay with easy access (with a car) to LAX, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, etc. for short trips, shopping, and sightseeing. The parking right in front of the property is a huge plus. Jeanette is a great host. We are looking very much forward to our next stay. Thank you!

Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Monument, Colorado

May 21, 2019

Relaxing nice place

Nice quiet location with ocean view, cozy and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

May 1, 2019

Spring Break with Family of 4

Quiet location, fabulous view, very clean, wonderful amenities. Jeannette wrote a great visitors guide and responded immediately to any questions. We have been to the area many times and would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaidean B.

Apr 12, 2019

Great location!

House was perfect for our visit. Great location close to the beach. Jeanette was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph I.

Apr 2, 2019

Beach house

We had an awesome visit. Jeanette was most responsive even though she was on vacation herself. The location was terrific, very close to the strand. The apartment had everything that was listed in the vrbo write up. We appreciatie her communicating with our daughter to make our visit more comfortable. We will come back again, hopefully.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Mar 24, 2019

Great location and perfect setup for a family of 4. We really enjoyed our stay!

Jeanette was very accommodating and the property was well maintained. Very comfortable for our family of 4 and the location was great! Loved opening the windows and hearing the waves come in. Looking forward to our next trip to manhattan beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Mar 16, 2019

Just what we expected

Manhattan Beach and the property were exactly as advertised. Jeanette was an incredibly responsive and solicitous host, responding to my incessant questions within minutes. Although she was on the other coast during our visit, she helped with all of our needs including expanding her cable subscriptions so that her TV included sports channels! The place is tight for two kids over 14 - our 16 and 20 year-olds did battle over who would take the trundle. But the house provides a lot of bang for the buck.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Dec 30, 2018

Very quaint and cozy, with a nice view of ocean waves. We could hear the surf every night too.

Loved it, and hope to be back. It is in a perfect location, and you can walk everywhere. Love the tasty restaurants and diners too.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Dec 16, 2018

Great location and comfortable place

I stayed with my 2 small kids for 2 weeks. The apartment has everything you would need including parking & laundry! Check in and check out could not have been easier. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 17, 2018

A great location welcoming home well equipped kitchen wonderful shower very comfortable bed

We highly recommend for couples whether business trip or leisure. The Main bedroom is perfect the second is below with stairs and not great if you have small children but a single adult in your group would be fine. The host Jeanette is amazing - so very pleasant helpful and always available by text /cell phone - you will not find a better VRBO host. And the location is only a short walk down your street to the beach; generous supply of beach towels etc.We strolled along the promenade to Manhattan pier; other restaurants a walk away. The duplex is quiet and it is safe laundry easy access below the duplex and really friendly neighbourhood. Overall, is as it is described an enchanting Spanish Duplex; superb space to work and relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

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