Description Glass & California Light: Los Angeles

Gather on the rooftop fire pit terrace beneath a canopy of palms, and it's easy to see why this Venice house is something apart. Inside, double-height glass walls flood the living room with California light, while a striking navy kitchen with a marble island anchors the ground floor. A saltwater pool with an underwater viewing window and an adjoining hot tub add to the drama below. Venice Beach boardwalk, the Venice Canals, and the boutiques along Abbot Kinney are all minutes from your front door.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the office.
* A pool maintenance team visits on Fridays between 11am and 4pm, so expect some reduced access to the pool area during that window.
* There are two garage spaces and one spot in front – enough for two or three cars. One guest noted that the garage space can feel tight depending on your vehicle size, and the ping pong table is stored in the garage, which reduces usable parking.