This place is a gem in Malibu. Excellent location--it's nearly impossible to be truly beachfront in Malibu and anywhere close to the beach means you're dealing with PCH traffic and noise. Desi's place is up the hill enough for a quiet view but still really easy drive to Zuma beach (our family's favorite), coffee, grocery, etc...
It's also very private, with your own gated driveway and access to the apartment. Desi made an effort to balance giving us privacy while also letting us know she was there if we needed something.
Desi went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed in especially challenging situation with a Santa Ana windstorm that took out power across the coast. And on a holiday, no less!
Taste is subjective, but I also appreciate her artful, yet minimal decor style. We have really similar tastes in design, which made the place especially comfortable to me.
Our family of five (2 adults, 3 kids) was pretty snug, so I would recommend that a group of adult travelers staying here together are familiar with one another, or at the least, OK with sharing!
BTW, great kitchen for making your own meals! She's thought of everything!