We had a really wonderful stay with Patricia in Malibu. She contacted me before we arrived to find out what kind of milk we'd like with the cereal she stocked and the warm cookies she had ready for us on arrival, and then she took us on a quick tour around the neighborhood to get us situated and introduce us to the guard at the beach entrance. The house was beautiful, the location was unbeatable, and the vibe was exactly what we hoped for -- very private and relaxed. Also I don't remember this from the listing but there is a giant tortoise named Donatello who lives there too, which is another amazing selling point in my book!