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Popular lake houses
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Yellow Door Door Beach House
7 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (6)
40 guests
Yellow Door Door Beach House. 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 course
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$95
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4 hr min
Peacefulpondhouse
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (3)
30 guests
Peacefulpondhouse. Peaceful Pond House is now available for photoshoots, film or tv show.
This 6500 sqft modern ranch home seats on over 2 acres of land in Poway, CA. The 1 acre pond situated in the front part of the house, and the lush gardens and mature trees
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$200
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8 hr min
The Coulter House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (6)
20 guests
The Coulter House. Take a virtual tour of The Coulter House here: https://discover.matterport.com/space/WRULPL1Bwt8
The Coulter House is a beautifully preserved 1915 Spanish Colonial Revival mansion ideal for film shoots, photo shoots, documentary interviews, and creative productions. Rich architectural details, dramatic natural light, and layered historic textures create a cinematic environment
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$300
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3 hr min
Julian Creative Retreat Cabin
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
14 guests
Julian Creative Retreat Cabin. Our cabin is the perfect getaway for family events as well as church retreats, bridal showers, Boy & Girl Scouts, winery retreats, writers workshops, and more.
Nestled into a hillside among magestic oaks, this location feels like you are in a tree house from the
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$100
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4 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 flooring
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$250
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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 bath*
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$105
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5 hr min
Modern and Spacious Residential Production Home
San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
Single family home in Suburbs of North County San Diego.
The home features an open floor plan with 2400 sq feet of bright space and contemporary feel. A room for any type of photo shoot or set. Warm and inviting living area with fireplace and
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$75
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5 hr min
Modern Farmhouse in Rural San Marcos
San Marcos, CA5.0 (6)
50 guests
California Chic Modern farmhouse on one acre. Ready for photo shoots, bridal/baby showers, weddings, retreats, workshops, or any other fun stuff you can think of. Large grass area surrounded by luscious oak, pine, and elm trees. Wood burning fire pit, bbq, and outdoor patio.
House exterior is
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$225
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4 hr min
Luxe House with Pool
7.3 miles from San Marcos, CA4.0 (1)
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
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$90
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4 hr min
Mid-Century Modern Surf COTTAGE + SEA House Home Scandinavian Encinitas by Moonlight Beach | Perfect for Film & PhotoShoots
8.4 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (62)
5 guests
Space featured in San Diego Home & Garden, Apartment Therapy, Origin Magazine, San Diego Voyager. Seen at Cottage + Sea www.Instagram.com/cottageandsea
Surf cottage perfect for small production photoshoot or lifestyle photoshoots. 1500 square foot home with touches of mid century modern, bohemian, boho, and
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$195
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3 hr min
Open Modern Coastal House with Dream Kitchen
Serving the San Marcos, CA area25 guests
Recently built modern beach house. 15 foot ceilings, fully open floor plan with living, dining, kitchen. Entire home opens out to pool and outdoor living space through a 12 x 12 foot gorgeous custom built Crown Door. Dream kitchen and bar space feature state of the
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$200
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2 hr min
Charming Beach House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (4)
20 guests
History of the space
1950's Oceanside bungalow recently completely remodeled. We kept the traditional vibes, but updated will all things modern. Curated to empathize the feeling of coastal living.
Neighborhood details
House is located about .5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. South Oceanside is a very trendy, surfy
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$200
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8 hr min
Film/Photo Location: Modern Lodge Estate in the North San Diego Countryside - unique, tranquil & spacious setting
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (14)
35 guests
Country estate in North San Diego near Harrah’s San Diego Resort & Valley View Casino. Stunning modern home we'd love to host your next creative film/photo project.
Large Kitchen with double islands perfect for cooking productions. Outdoor area with the amazing countryside as a
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$280
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5 hr min
Conjoined GeoDomes with Mid Century Modern Vibes and a Pool on Lush Rural Land
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
Built in 1976, these two connected geodesic domes were fully remodeled in 2017 and present a mid century modern aesthetic with lots of glass, interesting configurations of cedar planks and smooth white stucco walls that cradle several triangular skylights and windows. Our home and property itself
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$250
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4 hr min
Canyon House Filled with Natural Light, Warm and Cozy Charm, High Wood Ceiling Luxury Spa Feeling Bath
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (65)
35 guests
Just remodeled in a Mid Century Modern inspired style mixed with a rustic feel. Santa Barbara stucco, hardwood floor, harmony fresco plaster style walls, marble counters, unlaquered brass faucets + top of the line appliances i.e. Verona imported from. Italy stove and built in Monogram refrigerator.
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$195
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3 hr min
Modern Luxury Beach Home w/ Indoor/Outdoor & Roof Deck
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (4)
30 guests
This modern and contemporary home is just 4 houses back from the beach. An extra large 1,400 square foot roof deck offers some of the best views in La Jolla complete with ultra comfortable seating, lounger chairs, and a private Jacuzzi hot tub and private pool.
The
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$195
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6 hr min
Perfect Production Estate w/ Dramatic Lake Views
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (9)
30 guests
This is a 2400 sq ft secluded estate home on 5 private acres that is located in Lakeside, San Diego County, California, about 35 minutes northeast of San Diego Airport. On property, there is the main house, a hilltop gazebo, two cozy cabins, a 50' x
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$150
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5 hr min
Mid Century Architectural Home - Close to the Beach
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (14)
15 guests
The home was originally designed by J Herbert Brownell in 1962 as part of the Compact Homes project in San Diego. Today, it is listed on mid century tours of the city as an example of efficient and affordable design. I have started renovations on the
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$100
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6 hr min
Stylish San Diego House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (4)
20 guests
This stylish house is located very central to all in San Diego. The open concept great room offers lots of space for different scenes in one area. The house was completely remodeled recently with all new countertops, floors, cabinets and appliances. The owners have done a
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$75
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4 hr min
The So Cal Beach House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (4)
30 guests
A single story beautiful and bright shooting location for any production, photo shoot or film shoot. Located in a quiet residential San Clemente Trestles neighborhood walking distance to world class beaches, hiking trails and golf course. This 1,100 square ft property sits on a 5,000 square
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$115
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6 hr min
Luxury Suburban Home with Stunning Views
Serving the San Marcos, CA area40 guests
The space:
2 large primary suites, 3 guest bedrooms.
2 living room areas with gas fireplaces.
Open and spacious kitchen with view.
Outdoor BBQ and dining area.
French doors leading off kitchen area to in ground newly resurfaced hot tub, off the living and dining area, and off the downstairs primary
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$225
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4 hr min
Ocean View Beach Modern Traditional Surf Skate House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (2)
50 guests
We have a 2,700 square foot open concept home with 4 bedrooms, playroom 3 bathrooms and a huge deck that is in back of the entire house. Master bedroom and living room, kitchen family room opens to the deck! In front of the house
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$1,500
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10 hr min
Ocean View Home | Great Natural light, outdoor kitchen and pool area
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
25 guests
Living and Dining areas are great for photoshoots
Table scape shots
Outdoor Kitchen with teak furniture
Pool area
Ocean and city views throughout the house
kitchen, dining room, living room, outdoor seating area, citrus tree area, outdoor kitchen, pool, and jacuzzi area are all available for use
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$400
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3 hr min
Midcentury Beach House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (7)
25 guests
Open layout, newly remodeled Midcentury home with landscaped front and back yard and small art / exercise studio in the back. The home has a very clean open kitchen perfect for food / beverage product shots. Was just featured on Apartment Therapy.
Actives that work well
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$150
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3 hr min
Tropical Modern Casa: Ocean View + Pool Courtyard
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (10)
20 guests
Ready for video and photo productions: Tropical Modernist home, featuring two cool outdoor spaces—a crisp back deck with a stunning ocean view, and a pool courtyard that offers serious Mexico City Vibes.
This newly remodeled house is centered around an airy great room: 15 ft high wood
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$150
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4 hr min
The Beach House!
Serving the San Marcos, CA area20 guests
As seen on the front page of OC Weekly’s "10 Coolest" in Orange County!
Designed, owned & managed by Los Angeles Times featured cover story design team sisters, Bitchin' Digs!
The space
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 1.5 Baths, outdoor dining and firepit lounge, hanging bed!
Bungalow, Bungalo,
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$300
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2 hr min
Rustic country home in the hills with beautiful pool and lake view
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (5)
50 guests
This 1980s suburban home is set apart in a rustic paradise. It features a gorgeous and unique pool with a waterfall. Located next to the Cleveland National Forest, the house is surrounded by rolling hills with a view of Lake Elsinore from the backyard and balcony.
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$50
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1 hr min
Laguna Beach Modern Farmhouse Bungalow with Ocean View
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (16)
30 guests
South Laguna home is located 5 blocks from the beach! Family home from the1940s, redone Farmhouse 2 years ago with upgraded everything. It's full of natural light and a relaxing sea breeze. You will enjoy a private backyard and be able to watch the sunset from
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$200
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4 hr min
Ocean View Pool House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (46)
8 guests
Pool house with ocean view dining/meeting veranda... Italian raised pool with daybed and covered seating...private and self contained...perfect for photo shoots offsite meetings or intimate events. Pool house has full bath and walk in closet. Easy access and parking... walking distance to beach and cafe
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$200
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2 hr min
Chic Light filled Ocean View House w/ Pool
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (57)
10 guests
Space includes large ocean view living room, sunroom kitchen & light filled studio.. outdoor gardens, veranda with pool and palapa. All rooms have large ocean view windows and or skylights. Beautiful furnishings and outside seating areas. Perfect for indoor & outdoor photography. Great for small parties
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$300
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3 hr min
Quintessential Beach House with Panoramic Ocean Views
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (6)
20 guests
Beautiful 1930s home perched on hilltop with 280 degree ocean views. Outdoor space includes Front deck, patio with outdoor kitchen and a jacuzzi overlooking the ocean. Available indoor space includes stunning living room with high ceilings in their original oak, kitchen and dining area with ocean
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$300
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3 hr min
Light-Filled & Contemporary House
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (33)
40 guests
Laguna Hills is the perfect location for accessibility and beauty. Our home has been recently renovated to bring in the natural light with an open floor plan between the kitchen, living room and exterior atmosphere. Located 2.6 miles from I 5, 1.5 miles from 73 and
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$100
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3 hr min
Midcentury Modern Beach Home
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.5 (2)
10 guests
Casa Ramona is a Midcentury yModern gem just a short walk to the beach. Built in 1960, the heart of the home is a sleek fireplace. With windows and skylights scattered all throughout the house, you get magical light throughout the entire day as the sun
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$150
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4 hr min
Aliso House with canyon and sunset view
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
Are you looking for the perfect space to bring your production vision to life? Look no further than our stunning house, designed to provide an ideal backdrop for a variety of production needs. Whether you’re working on a film, commercial, photoshoot, or any other creative project,
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$250
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2 hr min
Shangri-La Mount Laguna Retreat
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
40 guests
Consider this house your home away from home while you visit us. Perfect for families or corporate and wellness retreats. Enjoy nearby hiking, bike riding, hunting, and the great outdoors in Cleveland National Forest. This unique property boasts 4 bedrooms, including 2 master bedrooms with queen
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$75
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12 hr min
Modern Farmhouse with Modern Spaces
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (20)
20 guests
Single Family Home in the heart of Lake Forest. The home has been completely remodeled and features modern farmhouse design. The walls are bright white a perfect backdrop for photoshoots.
There is a furnished front living room, a furnished family room, dining room, and multiple
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$145
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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 September 2026.
How much does a lake house cost to rent in San Marcos?
Lake houses in San Marcos average $182 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 $188, whereas larger venues run about $280 per hour.
lake houses Pricing Range in San Marcos, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for lake houses venues in San Marcos, ranging between $188 and $280.
$182/hr average
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 6231 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 Friday as these days are 15% cheaper on average.
Reviews for lake houses
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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