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IDYLLIC BOOK-FILLED GARDEN HOME w 60' Lap Pool & Writer Shed

Los Angeles, California, United States
Rates from USD $5500 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From October 1, 2026 until December 1, 2026

Description

** AVAILABLE SEPT 1 - DEC 1 ** Minimum 1 month, prefer duration. Rent includes utilities & premium cable. Best for quiet single or couple. Light, airy 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1940 house full of character, on a 14,000 sq ft lot. High beam-ceiling living room, book-filled, spacious but cozy, well-equipped kitchen, designer master bathroom, vintage rugs and furnishings. Wifi, 46" TV, DVD player + dvr w premium channels, stereo system, central heat/AC, washer-dryer, home gym (w/ Pilates reformer, treadmill) ADT security system on gated property. 400 sq ft produce garden, vine-shaded pergola and Moroccan-tile dining area near pool. Huge beautifully landscaped and completely sequestered backyard with luxe 60' lap pool + Jacuzzi spa, pool w sundeck, firepit area, pétanque court, archery lane. 100-yr-old magnolia tree, among many others. SECLUDED POOLHOUSE that can be used as an office. Located just 10 min from beach in Mar Vista (2 blocks from Sunday farmers market), a quiet area adjacent to hotspots Venice and Culver City. Wide residential street lined with ancient palms, very mid-century LA, tranquil, safe, ample parking (driveway takes 2-3 cars; street is non-permit, always available parking), very convenient to fwys (405 and 10), Culver City and Santa Monica, Venice, Playa Vista, Westwood, UCLA, Brentwood, Beverly Hills. 15 MINUTES TO LAX. Note: Occupied guesthouse on property (long-time quiet congenial single professional female tenant, only there evenings), secluded, 50 ft from main house, separate entrance to property. Sorry no pets. Not really set up for children. No exceptions. IMPORTANT: If interested, please write something about yourself (identifying web links encouraged). Perfunctory notes like "When can I see it?" will not be answered, nor inquiries from realtors. Very particular about who stays here. It's a special place. Michael

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
14,000 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Availability

From October 1, 2026 until December 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

1 Month

Comments: Prefer full-term tenants. No bending on NO PETS / NO SMALL CHILDREN restriction.

Location

House in Los Angeles, California, United States

Closest University

UCLA

Nearby Universities
UCLA | USC
Neighborhood

Mar Vista / Venice

Nearby Cities

Santa Monica | Culver City

Comments: Mar Vista / Venice

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Suburban
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $5500 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Plus refundable security deposit of $1500

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Fitness

Gym

Pool

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Firepit, vegetable garden, basic-tool workshed

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