Description The Beach Retreat: Santa Monica

This chic home in Santa Monica will have you unwinding in no time with its relaxed Californian vibe of whitewashed walls, surfboards and natural finishes. There’s a couple of living spaces to spread out in – perfect for family or friends. The star of the show, though, is the garden – we adore it. There’s a barbecue, a badminton net, a pavilion, and an enormous lawn to have fun on. And if that wasn’t enough to do outdoors, Sorrento Beach is just over a ten-minute walk at the end of the road, or cycle there on the bikes provided. Have a saunter there with the surfboards or simply top up your tan on the warm sands – utter bliss. After all that fresh sea air, relax by the fire pit in the shaded outdoor lounge or cosy up in the teepee with its faux fur cushions and throws for an evening under the stars.

Home truths:
*The host lives upstairs in a separate apartment
* There is parking available, but it is behind the home (accessed through the alleyway)
*Some of the art is a bit risqué