This is a beautiful house on the land side of Highway 1 with absolutely stunning views of the ocean from the living room, the outdoor pool, and elsewhere. We stayed in the small downstairs room which has a patio but no views. There's also an upstairs room with a balcony that has its own ocean views. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Hyobee gave us a tip for watching an early morning sunrise from their pool, which was just gorgeous, as well as some popsicles (which she offered to us for no apparent reason). When our room got a little stuffy she found us a fan and set it up for us. The house is lived in by the owners, so it has a home-like quality that differs from some places that are pure commercial rentals - beautiful art and interesting pictures are all over the walls, they put out fruit, water, and sunscreen you can grab on the way to the beach, etc. And the house itself is in a fancy residential neighborhood just a few minutes drive from some beautiful Malibu beaches and restaurants. I would highly recommend this option for anyone who wants to avoid the sterility (and expense) of hotels in downtown Malibu.