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Popular lake houses
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Private 3-Acre Estate with Pool, Resort-Style Landscaping & Lemon Orchard
Elfin Forest, Escondido, CA60 guests
Welcome to a truly unique private 3-acre estate offering an incredible variety of indoor and outdoor settings for photo shoots, video productions, commercials, interviews, brand campaigns, lifestyle content and other creative productions. Surrounded by beautiful resort-style landscaping featuring striking dragon trees, palms, tropical plants and…
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$325
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4 hr min
Bright Modern Two Story with Pool
San Marcos, CA5.0 (4)
20 guests
New pool, spa, firepit with all modern drought tolerant landscaping. Great natural lighting, perfect for video and photo shoots. 2300 sq ft. Two story house with living room, family room, dining room and kitchen and half bath downstairs. Minimal/mid century modern design. *Newly remodeled master…
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$105
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5 hr min
European inspired garden house, close to mountains and the beach.
Vista, CA5.0 (5)
50 guests
Welcome to our magical European inspired garden house. Our home is brand new, that was inspired by our three month trip in Europe. Every detail is intentional and thought out. We have a large chefs kitchen equipped with a La Cornue dream range for all…
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$375
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4 hr min
Modern Luxury Custom Built Home with Pool
Vista, CA5.0 (6)
25 guests
This architect designed and newly built modern gem is stunning. Filled with light, this home is a perfect spot for a photoshoot. The plan revolves around two outdoor courtyards which tie everything together. A large courtyard with pool is the central focus of the living…
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$150
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2 hr min
Tropical Tulum Bali Oasis | Lagoon Pool, White Sand Beach & Treehouse for Shoots & Events
San Marcos, CA5.0 (85)
50 guests
This lush, tropical space is inspired by the aesthetics of Tulum, Bali, and the world’s most sought-after exotic destinations. Our outdoor tropical set is production-ready, with every inch designed to provide an authentic, cinematic backdrop for brand and lifestyle content. Our lagoon-style pool features dual…
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$150
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3 hr min
Breathtaking Contemporary Home with remarkable outdoor space
San Marcos, CA5.0 (20)
60 guests
Absolutely breathtaking contemporary newly built San Elijo Hills home located in a prestigious, gated community. This stunning estate is set on a huge over 1 acre lot with long winding driveway leading to the residence. The property offers a large open floor plan, gorgeous luxury…
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$250
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4 hr min
Luxe House with Pool
Vista, CA4.5 (2)
50 guests
A retreat nestled in the Vista foothills. This one-story home has it all: a designer kitchen, large windows filling the house with natural light, an epic backyard with a resort-style aboveground pool, in-ground trampoline, cedar hot tub, gas firepit, shaded dining area, and views of…
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$90
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4 hr min
Luxury farmhouse and fitness center with beautiful views
Vista, CA18 guests
Welcome to your private luxury retreat in the hills of Vista—an extraordinary 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath estate set on 2.5 acres with sweeping canyon and valley views. With over 4,500 square feet of beautifully designed living space, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and…
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$200
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1 hr min
Sprawling Estate with Lush Gardens
Encinitas, CA4.9 (30)
40 guests
Welcome to a versatile and inspiring property designed to accommodate creative minds in film production and photo shoots. This expansive estate features vast grass areas, lush gardens, and open spaces, offering a wide variety of settings for storytelling. With its large pool and tennis court,…
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$225
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4 hr min
Sun-Drenched Cali-Cabo Production Estate with Pool & Ocean Views
Vista, CA50 guests
Casa de Aire y Sol is a private, single-story Cali-Cabo production estate set on approximately one acre in the hills of Vista, California. The property combines roughly 4,500 square feet of character-rich interiors with resort-style outdoor environments, expansive western light and long-distance views toward the…
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$295
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4 hr min
Custom-Built Artist's Home Filled with Natural Light
Vista, CA5.0 (1)
16 guests
Charming custom-built house designed by artist Michael Upton. Minimalist + modern Mediterranean inspired home with a rustic feel, filled with handmade art, furniture, and design objects. Featuring Santa Barbara stucco, concrete floors, high ceilings, smooth finish plaster walls, butcher block countertops, and rustic wooden doors.…
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$150
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3 hr min
Private Resort-Style Production Location | Pool, Waterfalls & Mountain Views
North Broadway, Escondido, CA5.0 (8)
50 guests
Welcome to a private 2.13-acre outdoor production location in North County San Diego featuring resort-style landscaping, mature palm trees, cascading waterfalls, mountain views, and multiple unique filming and photography backdrops. The property offers a variety of distinct outdoor settings within one location, making it ideal…
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$195
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4 hr min
Mountain Top Olive Ranch and Vineyard with Stunning Views, Boulders, and Cacti
Escondido, CA5.0 (30)
100 guests
HACIENDA 6 PALMS ************** SHOOTING AT HACIENDA 6 PALMS INCLUDES THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOOTING WITH ELLA, OUR 1965 CLASSIC BLACK WITH RED LEATHER INTERIOR CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE CONVERTIBLE AND KARL, OUR VINTAGE 1977 REVCON BUCKINGHAM 290 CAMPER VAN, BOTH OF WHICH INCLUDE ACCESS TO SELECT…
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$100
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4 hr min
Hilltop Outdoor Pool Lounge with Distant Ocean View
San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
40 guests
Beautiful 10 acre estate on the top of San Elijo Hills with a very spacious outdoor patio overlooking Elfin Forrest all the way out to the ocean. Amenities include: - Heated infinity pool with bar seats inside - Spa/Hot tub with 8 color lights -…
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$90
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2 hr min
Eclectic resort style ranch with pool and bar
Vista, CA31 guests
Eclectic ranch home with rural feel in the burbs featuring a unique, one-of-a-kind elevator that's been converted into a pool bar. The large salt water pool features an infinity edge, huge baja shelf, inset spa, colored lighting, water fountains, and wrap around deck. The home…
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$150
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4 hr min
Spacious Modern Ranch Style Home With Horse Stables + 1.5 Acres
Encinitas, CA5.0 (21)
25 guests
A great photoshoot or peaceful meeting location! Equine, modern ranch house paradise in Encinitas. This is a custom home set in the incredible Encinitas Olivenhain community, known for large estates and horse ranches. 1.15-acre flat and gated lot, this picture-perfect ranch-style oasis is surrounded by…
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$170
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8 hr min
Architectural Coastal Home | Resort Pool, Sauna, Spa & Designer Interiors with Ocean Views
Leucadia, Encinitas, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
Welcome to our newly completed architectural coastal home in Encinitas, thoughtfully rebuilt from the studs and professionally designed to create a modern California resort experience. Every space has been intentionally curated with magazine-quality finishes, exceptional natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, making it ideal for…
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$195
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3 hr min
Modern, Bright White House with High Ceilings and Natural Light
Leucadia, Encinitas, CA5.0 (9)
60 guests
Welcome to our bright, white, and beautifully designed modern coastal retreat — the ultimate location for content creation. Our stunning home features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and a clean, neutral color palette that floods the space with natural light all day long. Perfect for high-end…
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$200
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8 hr min
Coastal Ranch with Spacious Country Feel
Encinitas, CA5.0 (13)
40 guests
Our property is a flat 1 acre lot with updated pool, tennis court, outdoor room with BBQ & fireplace, detached structure (gym), kids play area & playhouse, putting green, lush landscaping. The home is a single story Cape Cod style on the outside and an…
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$350
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5 hr min
Peaceful Pond House — Private 1-Acre Pond Estate in Poway
Poway, CA5.0 (3)
20 guests
Welcome to Peaceful Pond House, a 6,500 sq ft modern ranch estate on over 2 acres in Poway, CA anchored by a private 1-acre pond you won't find anywhere else in the area. THE GROUNDS: MULTIPLE LOOKS, ONE LOCATION A private, controlled outdoor environment with…
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$200
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5 hr min
One of a Kind Mid Century Modern Home with Shipping Container ADU + Skate Ramp on .5 acre compound
Vista, Encinitas, CA50 guests
Tucked away above Brengel Terrace Park on the iconic Alta Vista Drive- this lush and private property is perfect for your lifestyle photo and video shoots. Open space floor plan with bright natural light, this 3 bedroom 1962 Midcentury offers unique features such as 26th…
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$250
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6 hr min
Sun-Drenched Villa with Pool, Vaulted Ceilings & Rose Garden · North San Diego
Vista, CA5.0 (2)
15 guests
White Rose Villa is a privately owned luxury residence in Vista's foothills — 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, 15 minutes from Carlsbad — available for photo shoots, video productions, and creative content by the hour or full day. Over 130 white rose bushes line…
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$200
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3 hr min
Ocean View Family Home with Pool and Lush yard in Encinitas
Leucadia, Encinitas, CA5.0 (7)
30 guests
Stats: 4 bedroom 5 bath views of lagoon and ocean backyard west facing for sunset pool with slide and 75 foot lap lane cabana two flat grassy areas playstructure lush landscaping with mature trees, palm trees, roses, lemon trees and lots of green plants circular…
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$200
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2 hr min
Modern Farmhouse 1 1/2 acres 1 mile to beach
Leucadia, Encinitas, CA5.0 (12)
50 guests
Modern white farmhouse with huge windows, very open floor plan, 1 1/2 acres of land, pool, basketball court, 3 decks with ocean view, fire pit, trampoline, private long driveway, gated, close to downtown Encinitas & Leucadia. House is 1 year old. Elementary school & amazing…
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$165
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8 hr min
270 Degree Panoramic Coastal Views + Ample Parking
Leucadia, ENCINITAS, CA50 guests
For production and photography purposes, the outdoor space of this Luxurious Hilltop Estate serves as a high-end, versatile "resort" set. Its primary value lies in its elevation, scale, and unobstructed coastal light. The "Hero" Set: Infinity Pool & Lagoon Vista The centerpiece of the property…
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$220
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3 hr min
Ocean view modern coastal home
Carlsbad, CA5.0 (2)
100 guests
A coastal home is a visually compelling setting that can enhance the storytelling, aesthetic, and emotional impact of both print advertisements and film productions. Here's how it's typically used in each medium: In Print Advertisements A coastal home provides a picturesque, aspirational backdrop for a…
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$400
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1 hr min
Elegant Farmhouse w/Exceptional Lighting, Resort-style yard & pool. Perfect for your video/photo shoot!
Leucadia, Encinitas, CA5.0 (3)
75 guests
Elegant, modern coastal farmhouse on a .5 acre featuring a resort-style backyard/pool/spa. This stunning location features a bright and open-concept living space, which allows for the absolute BEST lighting for your photo/video shoot! Dramatic 10ft ceilings showcase the phenomenal woodwork, custom beams, coffered ceilings/ built-ins/T&G…
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$195
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3 hr min
Storybook Garden Estate | Mountain Views, Animals, Pond + Golden Hour | Film & Photo
Bonsall, CA5.0 (3)
40 guests
Set on 5 private acres in the hills of Bonsall, Firefly Grove is a one-of-a-kind production estate with backdrops you won't find anywhere else in Southern California. A waterfall-fed pond framed by twin gazebos and a wooden bridge. A glowing firefly lightscape with illuminated dandelions.…
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$100
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2 hr min
Lush & Tropical Classic Spanish Single Level home
Carlsbad, CA5.0 (14)
25 guests
Beautiful and traditional Spanish hacienda style home with over 3,800 square feet of living space set on .75 acres of mature lush and tropical landscaping. The interior of the home features natural stone floors throughout, 4 bedrooms, a great room with wood ceiling, huge dining…
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$150
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3 hr min
Tropical Modern Home with Entertainers Paradise Backyard
Encinitas, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
Spacious resort style, five bedroom property, on half acre, private lot. The recently remodeled home boast 3000 square feet and highlighted with upscale leathered granite counter tops, Thermador appliances, modern custom steel staircase and hardwood floors throughout. Also, remodeled open bathrooms with glass enclosed walk-in…
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$145
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3 hr min
Rancho Santa Fe Gated Estate
Rancho Santa Fe, CA5.0 (6)
50 guests
Fabulous 6-bedroom 5,400 square feet single-story oasis nestled within lush grounds, complete with an oversized pool that beckons for relaxation and recreation. The property offers a seamless fusion of indoor and outdoor living spaces,. Ideal for hosting small gatherings and making memories, the house effortlessly…
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$400
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4 hr min
San Diego’s Hollywood Home with Stunning Ocean View
Vista, CA4.9 (17)
30 guests
Two story home in the foothills of San Diego County with wrap around deck leading to an oversized deck hosting a glass fire pit with an ocean view. Sprawling kitchen that looks out to the pool/jacuzzi and never ending hiking trails. Home has 3 bathrooms…
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$75
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4 hr min
Yellow Door Beach House
Encinitas, CA5.0 (6)
40 guests
We have a great our door space fully fenced in. The front yard enclosed a beautiful concrete donning set a fire pit and hammock surrounded by passion fruit vines. The backyard space has a lounge area and covered patio. Yoga, sound healing, meditations and educational…
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$95
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4 hr min
Modern Mediterranean Escape · Private Pool in Coastal Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA10 guests
Step into a sun-soaked Mediterranean retreat tucked in the heart of coastal Carlsbad. This stunning outdoor space blends modern design with warm Mediterranean character — think clean lines, natural textures, and lush landscaping featuring lavender, olive trees, and drought-tolerant Mediterranean botanicals. The Space The heart…
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$200
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3 hr min
Modern European Waterfront Estate
Carlsbad Village, CA5.0 (1)
20 guests
Newly constructed in 2026, this modern waterfront property was custom designed to feel like you are in a European vacation. Impeccably designed, this property features floor to ceiling glass with incredible lighting and lagoon and ocean views from the backyard overlooking a beautiful pool. Large…
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$295
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2 hr min
Suburban Coastal Beach Community Home and Yard with Pool
Carlsbad, CA5.0 (31)
50 guests
One minute from the 5 freeway off poinsettia exit in Carlsbad. Modern Beachy family home on a quiet street with ocean views. Large backyard with swimming pool, jacuzzi, putting green, basketball hoop. The kitchen opens into the family room and flows right inot the back…
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$225
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4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through October 2026.
How much does a lake house cost to rent in San Marcos?
Lake houses in San Marcos average $181 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $170, whereas larger venues run about $382 per hour.
lake houses Pricing Range in San Marcos, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for lake houses venues in San Marcos, ranging between $170 and $382.
$181/hr average
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How long do people rent lake houses in San Marcos?
Most lake houses are scheduled for 5 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Lake Houses starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
lake houses Booking Times in San Marcos, CA
Image representing average rental time for lake houses in San Marcos, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
How popular are lake houses in San Marcos?
Our local hosts have welcomed 6117 people into their lake houses with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a lake house in San Marcos?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking lake houses in San Marcos. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Thursday as these days are 15% cheaper on average.
Reviews for lake houses
Jayden P.
Historic Lake House with dock, mountain views, large decks, open floor plan, lots of parking
sweetheart person. So many different spots to shoot (inside and outside of the house). Our favorite spot to shoot was the little dock area in front of the house with the view of the lake and the mountain and also the little porch on the second floor facing towards...
Soko P.
Historic Lake House with dock, mountain views, large decks, open floor plan, lots of parking
booking which was very helpful. We were shooting mainly outdoor spaces, and there were so many good spots to shoot. Beautiful house right in front of lake! Highly recommend to everyone...
Leah W.
Modern Luxury Home with Mountain View
you're looking for a location for filming in Silver Lake, there's plenty of parking (we had a cast and crew of 25 and the owners had space for EVERYONE on a private road). Multi-level house with elevator (win!). Black out shades as well. Would film here...
Devan F.
Tudor-Esque House with Baby Grand Piano, Magnificent Gardens And View of Silver Lake and Mountains
in the backyard and first floor for shooting, it was honestly enough for us. Magic hour at this house looks great on camera with the light reflecting off silver lake and peeking through the trees in the backyard. The host and her son are very accommodating and will let...
Kevin H.
Tudor-Esque House with Baby Grand Piano, Magnificent Gardens And View of Silver Lake and Mountains
Filming at this Tudor-esque house in Silver Lake was awesome. The gardens and views of the lake and mountains were incredible, and the living room with its baby grand piano and high ceilings gave our shoot a great atmosphere. Tessa was a fantastic host, really helpful and...
Isabelle O.
Mid Century Modern House, located in the Hollywood Hills (Views, Pool, Hollywood Sign)
Loved shooting at this location. It was so spacious; we were able to shoot multiple features throughout the house. The view overlooking Lake Hollywood at sunset is gorgeous. Nora was a great host and promptly answered all of my questions...
Andrew B.
Silverlake ivy covered Bungalow, Beautiful pool, Tons of beautiful lush outdoor spaces
Lovely property. So many areas to shoot it’s pretty amazing. We did a shoot at the house and traveled to some areas in silver lake to shoot street-style. Can you say dream location??
Very production friendly and the hosts were lovely to match. I’d come back...
Viviana R.
TOPANGA CREATIVE ACRES. Ranch Home, Mountains, Views, Studio, Pool, Grass, Nature, Barn, Rustic, Oasis, Garden, Green
big, you can walk easily and fast to every section. It was super green and lush so it worked out perfectly for our "lake house" theme shoot. I wished I lived there lol. The best part was the privacy, we basically had 10 acres for ourselves. The host Kaya...
Tommy D.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
Matt was a great host! His place have lots of natural light coming into the house, lots of different place to take photos around the house, the balcony have the echo park silver lake and the hollywood sign...
Alex G.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
Great cozy house with a great view of Echo Park lake. The place is owned by a set designer so you know it’s gonna look good for your photo or video shoot. Would definitely book again, highly recommend...
Shawna W.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
We loved the granny core lake house! Everything was perfect every detail we loved! Such fun place for photos! Matt was a great host and responds quickly we will definitely be back in the future...
Sophie G.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
Awesome space and Matt was amazing! Really beautiful view of the lake and the house was beautifully decorated
Cynthia K.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
rented this house for a photo shoot, and the layout was amazing. The back deck overlooking the lake was a perfect touch, and the host was very helpful. Overall, it was a seamless and enjoyable experience...
Lisa R.
Perfect Lake Front with Mountain View
easy to work with. The house was absolutely stunning beautiful. Elegant and spacious inside and outside. It was super clean, lots of tables and seating inside. Outside, was spacious with tables, seating and swimming was available and the view was gorgeous of the lake. I cannot say enough nice...
Kimberly F.
Lake house w/ dock, boats, private garden
We recently had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot at Matt’s Lake House and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The setting was breathtaking, with its natural beauty providing the perfect backdrop for our shoot.
Matt was incredibly gracious and went above and beyond to ensure everything...
Brenda J.
Lake house w/ dock, boats, private garden
lovely day we had at Crissy & Matt's place. Everything exceeded all expectations - they were the very best to work with. The house, dock, lake and gardens all have to be seen to be believed. Can't wait to go back...
Jennifer A.
Rural Ranch House On 5 Acres With Horses And Lake View
We had a great experience at the Ranch House. It's a beautiful space and met our needs. The space was exactly how it was advertised. We had a girl scout activity there for 4th and 5th graders. We wanted to provide a special location for an important topic about...
Alena S.
Hillside Spanish Colonial Villa w/ Stunning Views
incredibly accommodating, especially since there were some booking logistics issues on my end. The house itself is spectacular. It has so much character, and I was going for a Wuthering Heights meets Silver Lake vibe. It absolutely delivered, and everyone loved it...
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