MANHATTAN BEACH Magical Spanish Style Cottage Steps 2 Beach

Top rated by guests
WELCOME to your 1932 Spanish Beach Cottage, CASA SERENA (Serene Home)
Looking into kitchen from living area, bedroom in background
LG  FRIDGE, VINTAGE O'KEEFE & MERRITT STOVE completely restored
New Cabinets, New tile counter tops, New Fridge, new microwave oven.
Living Area. Larger sofa, under mirror has pull out bed inside.
review stars
10Outstanding
(92 Ratings)
Guests praised the property's charming decor, excellent location near the beach and restaurants, and attentive host Annette.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(92 Ratings)

Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this hotel

THIS IS THE MOST CHARMING PLACE YOU WILL FIND IN MANHATTAN BEACH! NOW ALLOWED TO DO SHORT TERM RENTAL IN THIS COASTAL ZONE PROPERTY (2 blocks to the beach) Stay in a piece of history as this property is the #1 Historic Landmark home with the City of Manhattan Beach. Plz inquire for 30 day stay and will adjust dates after your inquiry.
1932 Spainish Colonial Home steps to beach!

On a walk street with outdoor seating area. PLZ INQUIRE FOR SHORTER STAYS OR DISCOUNT ON LONG TERM STAYS.

MAXIMUM GUESTS: 4 (including children), BEST for 2 adults.

10min. UBER/LYFT to property from LAX.

Here in Manhattan Beach, many historic homes and buildings are torn down without fanfare to make room for new constructions…but we couldn't bear to give that same death sentence to this charismatic 1930's Spanish-style villa!

Manhattan Beach is the perfect location for this personality-packed home, which is a less than 5-minute walk to the ocean and one of the Beach’s best surf spots (we're located on a walk street so accessing the beach couldn't be easier). And it’s also perfect for those who wish to escape to a laid back place by the sea that’s still just 5 minutes from LAX—and centrally located near downtown LA, Hollywood, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Venice, and Anaheim/Disneyland, too.

Manhattan Beach is the kind of place where locals come to walk their dogs on The Strand’s walking / biking path and escape the more tourist-heavy beaches. From this rental, all of Manhattan Beach’s perks are in close walking distance—like the ocean, shops and restaurants on Manhattan Beach Blvd & Pier to the south, and shops & bars to the north.

This home sleeps 4, with one California King bed in the bedroom, one bath, and one plush sofa bed. Other perks include washer/dryer, free WiFi, and one private parking spot—believe me, you’ll want one in this area!

The Home is just the right size for a couple, small family, or a traveling business professional.

My husband and I fell in love with the home’s history, and throughout our recent remodel, we took great care to maintain its colorful personality and heritage and enhanced its existing beauty with Spanish tile work, rich turquoise paint, and vintage artwork from Mexico.

Wake up and fry an egg in the sunny eat-in kitchen, using the vintage, professionally refurbished O'Keefe & Merritt cobalt blue stove. We LOVE this delightful stove, and so do our guests—in fact, we find it provides a more even heat than today’s sleek, modern models.

A turquoise back splash, custom-made self closing cabinets and dining area with exotic monkey pod wood bar top and vintage tractor seat stools give the whole kitchen the feel of a fun Mexican restaurant—a great space to spend a night in.

The bathroom includes a brand new, cast iron claw foot tub with shower. Sink into it with a glass of wine! The toilet and pedestal sink are brand new, too. But we maintained the Spanish influence with custom made tiles, a new light fixture from Mexico, and a vibrant paint color.

One of our guests called it a “mini Mexican mansion”— The home is decorated with beautiful authentic Mexican furniture, light fixtures and artwork for our guests to enjoy.

There are ocean breeze blowing in through the many gorgeous new double hung windows.
Dimmers on most of the lights throughout the home create a special glow and ambiance in the evening.

COME AND SEE US!

We’d love to have you at this charming beach close villa in Manhattan Beach. We know you’ll fall in love with it as we did.

You have California beach living at its best!
NO PARTIES ALLOWED.

Get in touch with us today to book your stay!

Amenities at MANHATTAN BEACH Magical Spanish Style Cottage Steps 2 Beach

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Manhattan Beach, CA


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(92 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests praised the property's charming decor, excellent location near the beach and restaurants, and attentive host Annette.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Absolutely perfect hideaway in Manhatten Beach, we travel there often and plan to make this our go to destination whenever we visit LA. The host was very attentive and helpful in every way. So happy we found this property. Scott and Holly
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Had a great time. Annette was a very accommodating host, cute little unit. Definitely would return
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Nice area. Easy to access property and a short walk to the beach. About a half mile one way to shops and restaurants and a mile the other way, so fairly central. Two blocks to the beach. Host was great, no issues. Seamless stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This 1 bedroom has incredible LA charm. The house is beautifully decorated with colorful tiles inside and along the patio. Annette and Chris planned the perfect mix of modern amenities with vintage interior design. They have a really good eye to capture the era of the house. Their home is surrounded by very modern homes but they preserved their home to reflect on the 1930s-50s. As hosts they are on top of everything. They have a passion for travel and are keen on making sure guests are comfortable.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at MANHATTAN BEACH Magical Spanish Style Cottage Steps 2 Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is MANHATTAN BEACH Magical Spanish Style Cottage Steps 2 Beach pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at MANHATTAN BEACH Magical Spanish Style Cottage Steps 2 Beach?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.