The Chiaroscuro
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Charmingly peaceful - yet only one block away from the energetic heart of Venice, Abbot Kinney - this modernist home achieves the perfect balance of feeling both idyllically remote and right in the thick of the neighbourhood. Irregular oval coffee tables, pitch-black tiled fireplaces, and lightshades that twist and turn into surrealist curves – nothing in this LA home is quite ordinary, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Natural light – and a glimpse of the blossom trees outside – streams through huge windows into the modern, minimalist space, illuminating the contemporary artworks and polished wooden furniture. Care is obvious in this home’s interiors and evidence of its thoughtful design is all-encompassing – soft linen sofas invite you to sit back, throw open the patio doors and let peace wash over you. One of the main allures of this home can be found in the garden, where you can share a pitcher of margaritas beneath the hanging lights and soak up the Californian heat. Whether you opt for revitalisation and seclusion in your Kinfolk Magazine-worthy home or sunbathing on the powdery sands of Venice Beach (only a cool twenty-minute walk away) you’re always blissfully engaged in Venice. Our perfect day means waking up with the sun on the deck, coffee and LA Times in hand, before exploring one of the many local galleries, or spending a quiet day in and out of Abbot Kinney Boulevard boutiques. Share a wood-fired pizza and market salad at Gjelina, then stop off at Salt & Straw for one of their famous challenging combinations - we like the Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese - before taking a walk around the wetland canals and Venice boardwalk. Your hard-earned day of exploration can be rewarded at one of Venice’s many delicious restaurants - NIGHT + MARKET Sahm if you’re feeling Thai larb and natural wine, Felix Trattoria for regional pasta dishes mastered in Bologna, or stock up on groceries at Erewhon, only a five-minute walk away, for a romantic dinner at home in the stunning mid-century dining room.
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Highlights
![Drive to Venice Beach in six minutes for a quick dip](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/10ab4f41-9c68-4965-9095-e955c3e31810/3d38d38c-901d-40cf-b158-d4eeca2420d6..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Drive to Venice Beach in six minutes for a quick dip
![Feel the garden breeze as you wake up with this morning's reading](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/10ab4f41-9c68-4965-9095-e955c3e31810/e590122e-075e-459d-aed1-826306bcca24.jpg?rect=227%2C0%2C800%2C800&w=480&fit=min)
Feel the garden breeze as you wake up with this morning's reading
![Set yourself up with a pitcher of margarita to enjoy the golden hour from your tree-lined garden](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/10ab4f41-9c68-4965-9095-e955c3e31810/ca3dad92-7f72-4f58-ba6e-920658205d96.jpg?rect=108%2C0%2C760%2C760&w=480&fit=min)
Set yourself up with a pitcher of margarita to enjoy the golden hour from your tree-lined garden
![Feast on this beautiful mid-century dining table](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/10ab4f41-9c68-4965-9095-e955c3e31810/0a14eafc-5f77-407f-bbb0-1846332840d2.jpg?rect=20%2C30%2C763%2C763&w=480&fit=min)
Feast on this beautiful mid-century dining table
![Gather around the statement fireplace for games after dinner](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/10ab4f41-9c68-4965-9095-e955c3e31810/ff3ecd77-2b7e-434a-b895-171ff1a58267.jpg?rect=5%2C99%2C787%2C787&w=480&fit=min)
Gather around the statement fireplace for games after dinner
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Home truths
According to previous guests, you might have to circle the block a few times to find the free on-street parking near the home
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Balcony / patio
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
Additional fees
This home may be able to accommodate extra guests with prior approval from your host – you’ll need to pay an additional fee of $100 per guest per day
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Venice
Vibrant and historic, Venice has undergone a transformation in recent years and has begun to balance its edgy reputation with rocketing house prices. Tech companies like Snapchat and WeTransfer have chosen this vibrant, historic neighbourhood as their base. The atmosphere remains the same thoughout: relaxed and friendly. Amble down Abbot Kinney for foodie hotspots, stylish boutiques and health food stores or head to buzzing Venice boardwalk to giggle at the...
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Ben
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Your host is looking forward to welcoming you into their beautiful home, and they are available to answer any questions you may have throughout your stay.
Registration or licence number: HSR21-000682.
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