Onefinestay launches Los Angeles service

The Venice home of architect David Hertz is among nearly two dozen in the Los Angeles area that are being offered to vacationers through Onefinestay.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The David Hertz home can accommodate a large family. Inspired by Bali, it is made up of four structures connected by three bridges.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Ashley Thomas cleans the master bathroom of the David Hertz home to ready it for guests who book it through Onefinestay.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The formal dining area opens to the pool at David Hertz’s home in the canal area of Venice. He compiled contact details for yoga practitioners, a local acupuncturist and a good masseuse, among others, for guests.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

An outdoor lounge sits off the master bedroom at David Hertz’s home in Venice. He learned about Onefinestay through a friend who lists a New York home on the vacation-rental service.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Local snacks are left for Onefinestay guests. The company is out to give visitors an immersion experience of what it’s like to live like a local -- or at least a local with money.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)