Villa Rabecca - Luxury with pool

Description

The historic 5-acre hillside property, reputed to be the former home of legendary magician Harry Houdini, is 7 minutes from Beverly Hills and Sunset Strip, and 11 from Universal City. Fully furnished. Heated pool and jacuzzi, 4 large bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, Internet access, satellite TV, terraced gardens, 1 hour of hiking trails, BBQ patio. Gated and fenced. The five-acre estate features an expansive lawn, terraced gardens filled with exotic plants, a rock waterfall, a natural-spring pond, an hour of hiking trails with an unexpected ocean view, and romantic gazebos with stunning canyon vistas. A master suite features a carved-stone mantelpiece and a spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub. Four bathrooms are available for residents and guests. The open-plan kitchens are fully appointed. High-speed Internet, satellite television, outdoor fireplaces, barbecue patios, a heated pool, and an outdoor spa are part of the amenities. The five-acre, $10 million estate is conveniently located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, only minutes from Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, and Universal Studios. The fenced and gated estate is six minutes from Sunset Boulevard, 10 minutes from Beverly Hills, and 13 minutes from Universal Studios. Built in the Edwardian tradition in the early 1900s, the Houdini Estate still has caves, hidden tunnels, terraced gardens, and a deep-water tank where Harry Houdini reportedly practiced his underwater escapes. The secluded property was the perfect retreat for America’s first action hero. Houdini used the estate’s pool to practice his amazing feats of escape and illusion until a short time before his death in 1926. The magic and mystery of “The Handcuff King” still remain with the property where Houdini’s wife, Bess, gave a famous party for 500 magicians and lived for years after her husband died. The estate and its gardens were restored after the 1959 Laurel Canyon Fire burned the original mansion and now enjoy modern amenities while maintaining the grand mystique and marvel of Harry Houdini. Security deposit of 50% is required on total rental amount. Monday-Thursday $1,500, Friday-Sunday $2,500. NATIONAL HOLIDAY WEEKENDS , EASTER, VALENTINE, CINCO DE MAYO ARE 10% HIGHER. ADDITIONAL CHARGES Linen and cleaning fee: $399 Rollaway beds: $49 each Outdoor heaters: $69 each Pool/jacuzzi heating: $100 each day Firewood: $59 City tax: 14% of overnight stay portion of rent $5,000 security deposit required for events, payable to landlord. Will get refund upon leaving. No more than 15 people allowed on property without written permission. $150 charge per person starting with 16th person on.