My boyfriend and I stayed at the Malibu Modern recently for a romantic birthday weekend. We wanted something with an ocean view, accessible to hikes in Malibu and a short drive to the beach and the great ocean side restaurants in the area. This place fit all of the basic requirements and then some. Unfortunately for us it was uncharacteristically rainy our first days there. With only outdoor plans we were happy that we had also chosen a place with such a cool interior with dwr furniture and a great book collection. You will not believe the views especially from the pool area. This place is perched on the edge of a canyon and feels like the most private place in the world. When we drove down the mountain to go to the beach, which is really quick and convenient, we looked toward our little place in awe. Though it is a guest house, it felt very separate, even when we used shared space like the pool. The mattress and linens are new and high quality. The only thing I would caution you about is the trek down to the guest house from the parking space. It's not too hard, but would be for older folks and kids. I wish we could have stayed longer. It's a perfect little place to hang out, reconnect with your sweet, or use a launching pad to enjoy all that Malibu has to offer.