We have traveled quite a bit and have stayed in lots of VRBO, Airbnb, hotels and other places but categorically have never stayed in a worse place than this “Malibu Hideaway.” . Our experience at the “Malibu Hideaway” was so bad that we checked out early and returned home. Why was it so bad?
1. The “Studio” photos on the Airbnb site do not represent what the place is really like-small, dark, cramped with a lot of unusable space. There is no way you could actually cook a meal in this unit or store your belongings for a 2 week stay. The photos of the “Malibu Hideaway” site show beautiful views from this place. There are no views from this unit.
2.. Safety issues:: This place is a fire hazard. All of the purported kitchen appliances are plugged into extension strips that all plug into one outlet—a single circuit. The only other outlet is in the bathroom, and it is not gfi-protected. An electrical storm in the making. The “smoker grill” is dirty and loo