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

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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33905 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265

Nicholas Canyon Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Zuma Beach
‪21 min drive‬
El Matador State Beach
‪2372 min drive‬
Oxnard, CA (OXR)
‪29 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

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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View of Point Dume from main room front of deck.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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.

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

On-site 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 that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Malibu

Located in Western Malibu, a neighbourhood in Malibu, this holiday home 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 Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Malibu Equestrian Park or Firestone Fieldhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Malibu, CA

What's nearby

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Nicholas Canyon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
South Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Zuma Beach - 21 min drive - 11.7 km
Leo Carrillo State Park - 22 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Zuma Beach - ‬11 min drive
‪Vintage Grocers - ‬6 min drive
‪Neptune's Net - ‬4 min drive
‪Malibu Brewing Company - ‬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!?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Nicholas Canyon Beach. Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach and La Piedra Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

21 Feb 2022

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.

18 Feb 2022

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

3 Jan 2022

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.

11 Dec 2021

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.

5 Dec 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

21 Oct 2021

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

Coastal Getaway while still in LA!

The host: Melissa, totally friendly and professional, met us when we arrived to provide helpful info and answer any questions. The home: What a great atmosphere - the hardwood floors, muted pastels, the trunk of a sycamore tree weaving its way around the patio and being surrounded by nature made for such a peaceful vibe. The bed was totally comfortable. Everything was neat and clean. The location: Yes, it is possible to "get away" even in L.A. This location was perfect. Beach across the street, surrounded by nature, uncongested, yet easily accessible to the city. Summary: So glad to have stayed here. We’d absolutely stay again! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klaus O.

30 Aug 2021

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

Perfect place to stay in Malibu

The property is exactly as described and in excellent condition. Melissa is the perfect host and the location is just ideal to reach the beaches nearby or to hike in the mountains - private trail head behind the house. The place is a great choice in normal times but just unbeatable in spending a safe vacation in the middle of a pandemic as there could not be more privacy behind the gates of the large terrain on which the house sits. We spend a full month there and would definitively come back.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

7 July 2021

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

A great peaceful property in Malibu

This is a great house on a peaceful and private property. It was perfect for two adult couples. Everything about the property was as advertised, and Malissa was an excellent host, available but not intrusive at all. We enjoyed the hikes from the house as well as the easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

8 June 2021

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

Beautiful Malibu

Property exceeded expectations, our caretaker Melissa was quick to respond to all inquiries and request, just a pleasure. Planning on returning

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

14 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful location + great home = the setting for an amazing vacation :)

This place was AMAZING, and we loved our time here! My fiancé and I were looking for a place where we could stay for about a month (so we could get a monthly discount), and when we found this place we knew it was perfect. We decided to work two weeks remotely, and then took two weeks of vacation. Everything about this place was fantastic - for the working remote part, the wi-fi was strong, there were plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas to take calls, and you can't beat the view from your "office". We stayed on central time so we saw the sunrise over the mountains every morning, and then got to walk down to the beach for the sunsets. So great! For the vacation half, there was so much to do that was outside in the nearby areas, and with the beach across the street and the mountains in your backyard, you can't go wrong. This place is seriously a gem, and Melissa and her dad were fantastic hosts. While there is so much that I could say about our stay that we loved, here were a few highlights for us: - Melissa and her dad were very responsive. If we had a question, they answered it. When we locked ourselves out of the house once (whoops!) they come let us in. They certainly gave us our privacy, but were very helpful when we needed it. - The location is fantastic. It's right across the street from the beach, and there is a hiking trail that heads up the mountain just off of the patio area. There are also plenty of hikes that you can do that are walking distance from the house or a very short drive away. - The house is stocked with lots of little thoughtful details, so you feel like you have all of the amenities of home. Some things that we found especially helpful were beach chairs, a beach umbrella, beach towels, a tablecloth for an outdoor picnic, a blow dryer, a washer/dryer (and even a laundry basket!), a well-stocked kitchen with plenty of the equipment to cook/bake/etc, an outdoor grill, and very comfy beds. - It's a perfect space for COVID. The space was very clean, plenty of extra cleaning supplies were provided, and you could probably go days without seeing anyone if you want :) - It's a non-profit nature preserve, so it's helping to keep the coastline/mountain area undeveloped. Yay! We hope to come back some day and enjoy this space again. Cheers and thank you!

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Ireland

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.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Creekside

Westside

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Creekside

Living room

Westside

Spaces

About this property