This was most definitely one our best AirBnb stays so far. Mathias and Swanny are such delightful, genuinely warm-hearted people who want to share a part of the life they have built on their property with you. Their place is located in one of the canyons near Malibu, in a peaceful spot still populated by tall trees. The AirBnb apartment is at the back of the main house, and has clearly been put together with love. Not only are there all the amenities you might need (cookware, plenty of clean towels, a massive flat-screen TV and even pods for the coffee machine), but the decorations also hint at parts of their European heritage and the family they raised in the house: a large photo of the couple with their grandchildren, images of Delft blue pieces, as well as paintings (likely by friends and family). Noting that we were arriving from Berlin, Mathias had set out a book in German that he thought we might enjoy looking through. Overall the impression you get is that the place is a direct extension of the people living in it - hospitable, kind, inviting.
The bed is one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in, and we enjoyed using the grill on the back patio as the sun went down in the evening. After fighting the traffic in L.A. and the waves in Malibu, it was pleasant to return back to a comfortable and peaceful place to stay at night. If we ever come back to the area we will definitely want to stay here again!