Hop Scotch

Hop Scotch: California

Laidback, playful and just a six-minute walk from Venice Beach, this charming bungalow is perfect for a small family vacation or group get together. The open-concept living space with rustic ceiling beams is livened up with pops of colour and the jazzy chequered floor in the kitchen area – sure to put a smile on your face when brewing your morning coffee. Enjoy unhurried breakfasts in your quiet backyard and catch forty winks in the hammock before heading out for lunch. Abbot Kinney Boulevard, with its cool coffee shops, chic restaurants and trendy pop-up spots, is a mere three minutes from your doorstep. Grab the beach essentials and head to the nearby golden sands for an afternoon of sun-worshipping or people-watching by the iconic Venice Boardwalk.

Home truths:
* The second bedroom is very small and lacks privacy (it has partitioned walls so noise can come in from the communal area)
* While the back patio is exclusively for guests to enjoy, it butts up against the house next door
*This home does not have a private car parking space, only street parking
*Guests are given a code to access the home, there are no keys