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Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!

Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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Overview of Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Malibu, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area1 min walk
  • Popular LocationZuma Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeo Carrillo State Park22 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Creekside

1 King Bed

Westside

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Creekside

Toilet · Shower only

Living room

Toilet

Westside

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!

Stay at this sun filled retreat house located on a private nature preserve in Western Malibu. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, ocean views and breezes. Perfect for an adventurous couple or small group (4 guest max) that is looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway close to nature, the ocean and Malibu's best hiking trails and pocket beaches for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Welcome to the 'Bu!

Property manager

Melissa Ireland

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes upon entering house. No outside visitors or guests without permission. No fires in fireplace. electric candles only.
No motorcycles or motorized bikes on property grounds. Hike on maintained trails only. No climbing trees or tree limbs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR21-0151

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Malibu

This vacation home is located in Western Malibu, a neighborhood in Malibu, and is in the mountains and near the beach. Civic Arts Plaza and Theater League are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Malibu Wines and Sostomo Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Malibu Equestrian Park or Firestone Fieldhouse. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Malibu, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1 min walk
  • South Beach - 2 min drive
  • Broad Beach - 6 min drive
  • Zuma Beach - 19 min drive
  • Leo Carrillo State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Oxnard Transit Center - 26 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zuma Beach - 11 min drive
  • Malibu Brewing Company - 6 min drive
  • Neptune's Net - 4 min drive
  • Vintage Grocers - 6 min drive
  • The Sunset Restaurant - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Retreat house nestled between the mountains and ocean in Western Malibu! located?

Located in Western Malibu, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, and La Piedra Beach. Leo Carrillo State Park and Nicholas Flat Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
This is a wonderful little house - two comfortable bedrooms with nice, updated bathrooms - with an even better host. Melissa was terrific - the perfect balance of available whenever we needed her and otherwise scarce for our privacy. It is a great spot with a vigorous 1000 foot one-mile hike leaving 50 feet from the front door. A beautiful beach is just a 10 minute walk away. It is a somewhat remote, but if that is what you are looking for, you will love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malibu Weekend
This property is an absolute hidden gem! We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway. Beautiful and private, yet still very convenient to everything and everywhere we wanted to go in Malibu. Melissa is very responsive and considerate allowing us to check in early as our flight arrived very early. We loved our time here and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Bethesda, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage
We had a fantastic time in this cottage. The photos were very accurate, the location is amazing. Melissa was a gracious and informative host. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in the canyon
A quiet respite in a sweet cottage in the canyon surrounded by stately Sycamore trees. Well appointed with every need and helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and perfectly located Malibu home.
The home had everything we needed for our stay. It was clean and well equipped. The location was walking distance to the beach and hiking trails. The setting was serene and peaceful. Melissa was easily reachable and took care any questions or needs we had.. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Ireland

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Registered Dietitian and Vice President of a non-profit land trust. When I'm not working, I am preferably outside running, hiking, or mountain biking.

Why they chose this property

This is an iconic "old Malibu" resort property that dates back to the 1970's. The property has been under stewardship of a non-profit land trust for the past 20 years. We have helped protect and preserve over 700+ acres in Western Malibu, including "God's little pocket" in Nicholas Canyon. The property was devastated by the Woolsey Fire in November 2018 and recovery and rebuilding efforts are ongoing. The retreat house is the only dwelling unit that survived. Thanks to generous grant funding, we were able to make repairs to the guest house and are eager to welcome guests back to the property.

What makes this property unique

Your stay directly benefits the non-profit land trust that protects the canyon and nature preserve. The recovery and rebuilding process of the property grounds and canyon trails will be a lengthy and costly multi-year effort.
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