Open Houses May 21 and 22

It’s better to walk through prospective Venice homes in the sunshine, so to avoid the June gloom, get going this month. This week we offer two homes and two apartments to consider. As always we try to offer a range of accommodations. If you can’t make the open houses on the dates specified, contact the agents or landlords to schedule other times.

For sale: 448 Howland Canal The real estate agent says: This fabulous Cape Cod home on the historic Venice Canals features a large living room with fireplace which opens to a great patio and garden facing the canal. There’s a great kitchen with lots of oak cabinetry and a center island. There’s a great guest powder room. Wood floors cover the main level. There’s carpet throughout the bedroom floor. It features a huge master bedroom with a fireplace and sliding glass doors which open to a wonderful deck overlooking the canal. Master bathroom is complete with dual sinks, a separate spa tub, and shower. There’s a walk-in closet. It features spacious second and third bedrooms and a large secondary bathroom. There’s a large two-car garage with additional parking. The house comes with boat dock! Asking $2,286,000. Open house is Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.coldwellbanker.com

For sale: 1315 Palms The real estate agent says: These are two separate homes designed and  built in 1988 by the architect Tim Robertson for his own residence. In this unique property, each home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, plus large den/office downstairs (approximately 2,100 sf each). There’s an open kitchen, dining area, laundry room, large living room with high ceilings, skylights and fireplace. Each home has an attached two-car garage with direct access. There’s a large master suite upstairs with small balcony. Many windows and skylights with the soaring ceilings, fill each home with natural light. There are separate yards for each home plus extra parking. Both homes are around 2,100 sq ft in size. Asking $1.399,000 Open House is Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.cavanaughrealtors.com

For rent: 415 Washington Blvd. The rental estate agent says: Blocks from Venice Beach, there is central air conditioning and heating, high speed internet, reserved covered parking, a high rise building with a fitness center and on site laundry. Incredible views are available. There are both singles and one bedroom apartments available from $1725 - $3000 a month. Open house is Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.marinatowerapartments.com

For rent: 2724 Abbot Kinney Blvd. #317.  The rental agent says:  This is a great open building with a courtyard and hardwood floors. The rental includes gated parking, onsite laundry, air conditioning and a fireplace in a newer building. No pets allowed. It’s in an incredible location just off the corner of Abbot Kinney and Washington boulevards. Rent amount will be $1,095. Open house is Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. http://ellynesis.com