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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 March 2026.

How much does a cottage cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Cottages in Santa Monica average $103 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 $224, whereas larger venues run about $285 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a cottage in Santa Monica?

Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking cottages in Santa Monica. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 64% cheaper on average.

How popular are cottages in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 342 people into their cottages with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent cottages in Santa Monica?

Most cottages are scheduled for 7 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Cottages starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Reviews for cottages

Jeff A.
The West & Wild Cottage
Great little cottage in Silverlake. The lighting was perfect
Roberto A.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
was better than expected. The house has tons of character and lots of little nooks to shoot in. The large courtyard between the two cottages provides some opportunities for beautiful outdoor/natrual light shots, not to mention the direct access to the canals. Hosts were also particualary genial and accomodating.You will...
Tanya B.
Rustic Hillside Cottage with Silver Lake Views
Jake’s cottage was a dream to shoot in. So many beautiful nooks and corners. Thoughtful and tasteful decor everywhere. Every shot was a keeper. The light was lovely, especially the backyard in the early afternoon. Jake was easy to communicate with and super helpful. Would absolutely shoot here again...
Tanya B.
Japanese Zen Cottage, Rock Garden, with Italian Stone Pine Tree
Such a magical little cottage with great lighting all day long. Audrey is a wonderful host and really helpful and communicative. Would absolutely shoot here again (and plan to...
Teneshia C.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
Lovely and very nice family. Clean spot and very quiet. We used the cottage as a base for our photoshoot which we shot around Venice and the Canals. Rhys was super responsive and very helpful. They immediately got out of our hair so we were able to wuickly work instead...
Kelsey D.
Hollywood Hills Cottage and Garden in Laurel Canyon
Dana's cottage was amazing! It had so much character and served as the perfect backdrop for our photoshoot. Dana was easy going and quick to respond to inquiries. Would definitely book again...
Charmaine D.
Los Angeles Fairytale Cottage Topanga
This was a beautiful and magical place! The cottage has so many gorgeous touches and was super cozy. The garden area is completely canopied by trees and you feel truly immersed in the forest. Communication with Rachel was awesome and she responded quickly with all of my questions. She was...
Heather K.
Los Angeles Fairytale Cottage Topanga
The Shabby Chic cottage of your dreams!! This location is beyond unique and has tons of possibilities in every nook and cranny of the huge hill valley location in the heart of the coveted Topanga Canyon...
Veronica K.
Valley Village Cottage home
Will was a good communicator and provided a great space for us. The cottage is as pictured and was actually bigger than expected. We were so thankful for the AC during the heatwave as well as the ability to move (and return) a few pieces of furniture to accommodate our...
Melissa L.
Venice Beach Bright Cozy Craftsman
this space was very responsive and helpful. We were able to do a tech scout prior to shooting. The space is a very cute cottage full of character and cozyness. Looks just like the photos. There's a front entrance and a back entrance with a small porch and yard...
Alister M.
Quaint, rustic cabin, cave and nature-filled grounds in Silver Lake
lush, and exactly what we needed for our production. Margaret and Luka were extremely kind and helpful as well. We loved shooting in the cottage as well as the rock cave, such a cool feature!! Would definitely book again...
Mo M.
Quaint, rustic cabin, cave and nature-filled grounds in Silver Lake
Margaret and Luka were absolutely wonderful and the cottage was beautiful! Communication was great and the space was exactly as it was advertised. I’m so grateful to have filmed in such a beautiful space. My team and I had a great experience and would definitely book again! Thank you...
Jasmine P.
Los Angeles Fairytale Cottage Topanga
This dream cottage is such a beautiful location and feels like a storybook. Rachel was extremely kind, helpful, and responsive. Thank you so much for helping us bring our shoot to life...
Rebecca R.
Hollywood Hills Cottage and Garden in Laurel Canyon
Dana was a lovely host and gave our team full use of the house, the cottage and the entire outdoor area which is massive (would be amazing for hosting outdoor gatherings). The location was easy to find and close to West Hollywood and Studio City. The home was super clean...
Lauren R.
Glam Cottage Oasis
could extend my time as long as I wanted which was very nice. I took wonderful shots outside as well as inside this lovely cottage. I would book again...
Sean R.
Valley Village Cottage home
The cottage home was perfect for what we needed. Tons of room to operate, gorgeous front and back yards and really nice interior aesthetic...
Andrea S.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
We loved shooting in this beautiful cottage and its surrounding area! It was such a cute location. Chris was very responsive and we really appreciated all his help...
Kevin S.
Fairy-Tale Cottage w/ Creeks, Oak Trees and Hiking Trails for your next Production
Better in person. Loved everything minute filming at this cottage in the woods. So much character, and plenty of outlets to power our lights and hazer...
Crystal W.
Affordable Boho Venice Home with Lush Private Garden
really enjoyed my stay at this beautiful little cottage. I had a small party for my 5 year old here and it was truly a blast! I would reccomend this space to all of my friends and family. Jennifer and Reagen were really awesome and helpful for whatever I needed...
Chandra W.
Exotic House & Tropical Garden
This is probably one of my favorite spaces I've rented on peerspace. This cottage is so thoughtfully and artfully decorated -- every corner is a photo opportunity. Yvonne was a wonderful host who curated our experience with hot tea and lovely stories. She has a sweet cat and darling little...
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