A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

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Westlake Village, CA

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
‪7 min drive‬
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
‪11 min drive‬
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
‪15 min drive‬
Santa Paula, CA (SZP)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master with attached retreat

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Secluded Oasis Estate features a huge pool and spa, complete with a BBQ and outdoor fire-pit - enjoy the view on the backyard hillside deck. A long gated driveway with ample parking leads to this stunning 4.5 bedroom/3 bath home. Large Master Suite includes a fireplace, private deck, and a huge master bath with a huge shower and tub with a view. Westlake Village offers a beautiful lake with lakeside dining, shopping, and walking. Property backs up to the best mountain biking trails in SoCal. 12 minutes from Malibu, 40 min from Santa Barbara and Hollywood. Only minutes away from golf courses, world-class spas & shopping.

Property manager

Karen Bain

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pool is not fenced

Events

No events allowed

Please inquire regarding additional rates

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If any house rules are not adhered to, there is a $500.00 security deposit deduction

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: please inquire regarding additional rates

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 43638

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westlake Village

Located in Westlake Village, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Los Robles Greens and Regal Janss Marketplace are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Point Mugu State Park. Consider Malibu West Beach Club for a night out or Pinkberry if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Westlake Village, CA

What's nearby

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
California Lutheran University - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Camarillo Station - 19 min drive
Santa Paula, CA (SZP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Pedals & Pints Brewing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite. located?

This family-friendly Westlake Village holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Los Robles Greens, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Regal Janss Marketplace. The Oaks and Civic Arts Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter’s Wedding Trip

THE HOUSE IS BEAUTIFUL! My family and I were in town for my daughter‘s wedding. We chose this beautiful home to house my family and her bridesmaids. We had a wonderful stay! And our host was so easy to work with, to chat with, and she was so available for us. We did not run into any problems at all. The location of the house was perfect. It was close enough to the venue as well as many restaurants, stores, and even grocery stores. I will most definitely stay here again if I come back into the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location!

This was a wonderful home and an excellent host. We had a surprise 80th birthday for my dad and it was a wonderful experience! Will be looking for more opportunities to stay at this location! Would recommend to anyone looking for a getaway with family and/or friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly o.

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in beautiful location!

Beautiful house with all amenities exactly as described! Bonus was the absolute privacy and location to public space for hiking. Karen was a very responsive and te

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

We are seven women who went through school together begging in kindergarten and culminating with our high school graduation. We all celebrated our eightieth birthdays this year and gathered to celebrate and catchup on each others lives. We found the house exceeded our expectations in all ways. It was very clean and well stocked and we had everything we needed. Thank you Karen for making our stay so perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most AMAZING Wedding Week Stay

From the minute I booked Karen's beautiful home it's been the best VRBO experience our family has ever had. Karen is a true hostess. From making sure we had everything we needed in the home for our 2 year old grandson to recommending a florist for our rehearsal dinner to recommending restaurants and hikes in the area, she was a pro. We couldn't have asked for a better concierge. Her home though was perfect. Everything was spotless and in perfect order. From the binder she provides with all of the instructions for outdoor lighting, spa and pool, to the amenities this home offers, it was the perfect family home with so much to offer. I can only attest to the master bed but it was SOOO comfortable. I heard all of the beds were. The pool, spa, fire pit, outdoor seating, outdoor bar, ping pong, corn hole and every board game imaginable this property is perfection for a family reunion. Ours was for our sons wedding week and AMAZING. I almost hate giving it such rave reviews as it will probably be booked solid and we'll never get a chance to use it again. You can't go wrong with this home. Your family and guests will LOVE IT! Thank you Karen.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Beautiful home with a fabulous outdoor space. Very comfortable. Close to everything. Home was well stocked, and the host was very responsive and friendly. We enjoyed everything about this home. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience! 5 stars!

we had a fabulous time during our stay in this location in Westlake. Home is beautiful and clean, and fully equipped with anything you need for your stay. It is located in a very private, quiet, and beautiful neighborhood. The amenities are incredible. My family had a great time in the pool and enjoyed the spacious backyard. The host is amazing. She is available any time, and communicated with us and checked in with us. I would recommend this location and would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family holiday in 1000 Oaks

My family and I have just finished an incredible trip around California. We ended with a four day stay in this wonderful villa in 1000 Oaks, our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer. The house is immaculate and very luxurious. Karen is a fantastic host, she was always quick to reply to any questions we had and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The garden was a big hit with the whole family, the pool is huge and the kids loved all the pool toys that Karen very kindly provided. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub in the evening looking out over the beautiful California hills that surround the garden. The house itself is very spacious, beautifully decorated, very clean and with lots of little touches that made it feel like a home from home. The house is perfectly placed to explore LA and is a relaxing haven to return to after a busy day sightseeing. I really can’t fault this property and would recommend it in a heartbeat. If we return to California we will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house!

Very nice and complete home for 10 people. Location perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

The house was beautiful- even better than the description and so many extra little touches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding at Los Robles

Very close to venue…perfect for the wedding location!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

30 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House for Daughter's Simi Valley Wedding

This house was perfect in every way. The location was perfect, the outside area is spectacular and the house itself was comfortable with plenty of room and amenities. We have stayed in multiple VRBO homes and we always look for a Premiere Host. All are very good but no one has ever been as responsive, helpful and engaging as Karen. Would highly recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thousand Oaks in December

Home was beautiful, Karen even had lights up for the holidays! The property has all the amenities you could ask for, inside and out. The backyard is beautiful!!! We had a wonderful time and will hope to book another date here soon. Thank you Karen for making us feel so welcome!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Stay, Host with an Outdoor Oasis!

Just Awesome! My husband and I traveled to the area with our parents for a long weekend to cheer on our daughter and her soccer team. Karen's house was the perfect spot for us. Kitchen was well stocked with all needed utensils. Each couple had their own bathroom, and living and dining areas were roomy and spacious. We had multiple family members who live in the area, who joined us for dinner and the indoor table space easily accommodated>10 for a celebration dinner after my daughter's team won. The outdoor space was and is amazing!The backyard backs up to open space and the space is calming and gorgeous. We used the multiple outdoor seating areas throughout the day, including the fire pit and the elevated porch area. The ping pong table, cornhole and yard axe throwing games were a great complement to the space. While the wind did not comply with us using the pool, it was clean and sparkling. Karen was an awesome host. She was prompt to answer questions and sent check-in and house information prior to arrival. She left us a welcome bottle of wine and even left directions to our soccer site. The extra thought Karen put into our stay was just above expectations. If we ever back out to the area with a group, will definitely look to rebook!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples weekend

4 couples stayed at the house for a wedding we attended in Malibu. The house was perfect! Spacious, clean, and had great amenities! Helpful host made our stay comfortable and welcoming!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Wedding Weekend

The property was the perfect home to gather our family for our son's wedding weekend. We hosted a Welcome dinner for the close family and friends in the beautiful backyard. Karen is an outstanding host who went above and beyond. She made the overall experience amazing. Thank you so much for the beautiful memories

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond our Imagination

Absolutely lovely house and beautiful property. We had a wonderful time. We were able to host a small rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding; and the backyard was absolutely perfect for it. There was something for everyone to do in the spacious grounds. The host was very accommodating and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We look forward to coming back to stay at this house again. Just simply lovely. Thank you Karen!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding guests

I live locally in the area and my family was coming in for the wedding of my daughter. This property was perfect for my family property manager very responsive to questions. Stay was flawless would do it again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet- Close to LosAngeles

Wow, we were amazed with the property and the ease of communication. We had a great time at what feels like your own private resort. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise 70th Birthday Celebration

Property was amazing. House beautifully appointed and comfortable. Grounds well groomed and so enjoyable. How to directions clear and easy to follow. Neighborhood peaceful. Close proximity to many amenities. We'd definitely book again for another occasion and highly recommend to everyone and all.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini resort

Property was absolutely perfect...it was like our own mini resort. There was something for everyone. Karen was a great host answering all our questions right away. She went above and beyond in making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property and Host!

Our son was getting married near by and we were even able to host a small rehearsal dinner in the back yard. The house and property are stunning. Very comfortable for our family to spread out. The yard, with pool, is amazing and extremely welcome during the recent heat wave. Very well stocked home. Karen was available and attentive months before we checked in and we only had one request during our stay and she took care of it within 10 minutes. I almost hate to rave about it because that will make it even harder to get in to when we want to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

reem b.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

We had a great experience with this property! The inside was clean and had lots of space. We spent a majority of our time in the backyard which was amazing! Looks exactly like the pictures. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation

Karen is the ultimate host! This property exceeded our expectations! Karen's attention to detail and care in making this house feel like home did not go unnoticed! From the comfortable beds and the well stocked kitchen (even had skewers for roasting marshmallows in the fire pit), to the attractive interior and GORGEOUS backyard space, Karen left nothing unattended to. We felt at home here. Its simply a lovely property! Book it now!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

douglas G.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing VRBO

Property exceeded our expectation. Backyard amenities, pool, fire pit, patio area, outside BBQ, ping pong, corn hole and water toys were great. All bedrooms had access to their own bathroom. Called Property Owner on one occasion for a small issue and she immediately responded with a quick fix. Great location: close to restaurants, beach and trailheads for hiking and mountain biking. Perfect getaway with our family!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Bain

People pleaser. Reliable, detail-oriented, yet fun and vivacious!

Why they chose this property

You can live the California Lifestyle in our home. The 101 freeway is located 2 miles from our home. Los Angeles & Santa Barbara (40 min), Ojai (45 min), Santa Ynez Wine Country (90 min). Beautiful Malibu Beach just 12 miles away is located on Pacific Coast Highway making Santa Monica & The Getty Museum very accessible. Day trips to Disneyland, California Adventures, Knott's Berry Farm, Newport & Laguna Beach are always memorable as is a trip to Catalina Island. Property backs up to some of the best mountain biking trails in SoCal. Enjoy the raw feel of wildlife and the great outdoors on the quiet and private backyard hillside deck. As you meander down our Canyon roads, be sure to ask about one of the area wineries, conveniently located between Westlake Village and Malibu! Other nearby attractions: Universal Studios (62 miles), Hollywood (30 miles), Beverly Hills (35 miles), Downtown (40 miles), and LAX (41 miles). Nearby universities include UCLA, USC, Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount.

Guest access

What makes this property unique

Guests have 100% access to the entire home. The guesthouse on the property is not accessible and is occupied, however, you have full use of the attached outdoor BBQ and wet bar. (The occupant is a flight attendant and will not be there when there are guests in the main house and does not share the backyard).

Out of respect for the privacy and quiet of our neighborhood, I will no longer allow large events. My home is the perfect set up for the bridal parties to get ready and dressed since my location is near many of the popular nearby wedding locations. The master bath is a very large area that can accommodate hairstylists, makeup artists, etc. Please inquire regarding other events such as family reunions, etc. There are additional fees for events. Please contact me. Thank you.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Downstairs bedroom

Master with attached retreat

Upstairs 1

3 bathrooms

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Master

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