Let me start off by saying - Not only was this the best AirBNB I ever stayed at, but also the best host. Azar is the definition of the perfect host - no questions asked. During our 1 month stay, he set-up a seamless check-in and check-out process with a lockbox (very ideal with COVID). He was immediately responsive to every message and an extremely effective communicator. He was the perfect mix of being as involved as we needed but also giving us all the space we required for an enjoyable stay. If for nothing else, stay at this AirBNB for the experience of an incredible host.
Now let me talk about the overall space. There is a main house and a guest house which are separated by roughly 30 feet (great for privacy and everyone feeling like they truly have their own space). The property is very private with lush plant life surrounding the walls shared with the neighbors. There is also an outdoor patio hangout area with a hot tub (this may have been the biggest perk!). In addition, Azar offers a complimentary weekly service for (1) someone to attend to the plants and (2) someone to clean the entire property inside of the main house and the guest house. This was a very nice perk that mixed a comfortable home with the vibes of a hotel - it was so nice weekly waking up to fresh linens and a beautified property.
The main house has all the perks of a beach house vibe with modern day finishes. The master bedroom is equipped with a comfortable king bed, desk, oversized dresser, and walk-in closet. The bathroom is pretty much connected to the bedroom with great touches. There is also a closet nearby with plenty of fresh towels and sheets should you need a refresh. There is a large kitchen with all the things you might need including appliances, dishes, condiments, etc. It was also very apparent that many appliances were newer and more modern including the microwave, dishwasher, and fridge. Lastly there is a dining area as well as two separate lounging areas (think living room) with a large flat screen tv and access to any cable / streaming service. There is AC in the unit but also exceptional natural lighting and fresh air when all the windows in the unit are opened.
Moving to the guest house which honestly could be it’s own great Airbnb (think more like the size of a hotel room), it has a comfortable king size bed and an additional twin / full (not sure but definitely on the smaller side). It also has a private bathroom to mimic the one in the main house. Lastly, the bathroom has a washer / dryer which we used a ton. Super convenient and seemed very new and modern. There is also plenty of space to unpack clothes, a large flatscreen tv again with all the cable / streaming services options, and lastly a mini living room with a couch and chair. I cannot emphasize how awesome it was for my wife and I to have our own space in the main house and our guests to have their own place as well where we did not have to be on top of each other.
Lastly, you cannot beat the location. I would estimate from front door to sand on the beach, it would take anywhere from 3-4 minutes walking. You are smack dab in between Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach with the ability to walk to either location in roughly 10. But to be clear, if you walk a straight line to the sand from the house, you are right on Santa Monica Beach (just a bit of a walk to the Pier itself with the Ferris Wheel). One block over within 30 seconds are all the things you may need including cafe’s (notably Urth Caffe and Blue Bottle), Dessert (Ben & Jerry’s), a ridiculous amount of dining options, Juice bars, and bike shops. From a social perspective, this cannot be beat. The best part though is by being just one block away, the area is super quiet and private at night. You have all the flexibility to have a super chill private stay or walk 30 seconds to be right in the middle of all Santa Monica has to offer. There are also numerous dining options, gas stations, and grocery stores (ex. Costco) within 5-10 mins driving. Location is PERFECT.
Overall, I cannot stress how incredible of a stay this was. The space was super clean and well-kept. Overall very modern and up-to-date. So many little touches showing the effort Azar puts in to make for an enjoyable stay. And of course Azar was exceptional. If you are considering this place with any sort of hesitation, book right now!!!