Sarah's home is in an absolutely wonderful location, just up the hill from the wonderful beaches of Malibu County. Sarah was extremely responsive, and we were constantly in touch even though she herself was away on vacation as we checked in. She had thoughtfully left us beach towels, sunscreen and an umbrella that were very handy and much appreciated.
The house is in-fact a small room with a kitchenette, that is attached to the rest of the house but has it's own side entrance. The room is secluded and in the front corner of the property but is very close to the neighboring driveway and patio that overlooks it, and that affects privacy a bit. The home itself has a beach-y feel and is tastefully decorated by Sarah. It is a little smaller than apparent in the pictures and just about enough space for two.
Sarah's garden and backyard are very pretty and Sarah definitely takes pride in her gardening. We really enjoyed morning coffee (great coffee that she stocked the kitchen with) in the patio - which is a shared space, just outside the main home's living room.
While we were there, the shower was not working properly - the water flowed very slowly from it but Sarah was very apologetic and will probably have it fixed for her next guests. Sarah was traveling so couldn’t serve breakfast, listed as part of the experience, but we were okay with that.
On the whole, Sarah's house is a great spot from which to explore Malibu and the beaches north of LA, while also being close to the city itself. In our view this pad is not intended for a large family or if you are traveling with a lot of luggage or you're looking for a very private retreat or an extended stay. However, if, like us you are 1 or 2 people looking to travel light and easy, be close to beaches and be / eat out most of the time exploring SoCal - this listing might be perfect!
Thank you Sarah, for a comfortable stay and for all the tips!