We had a great stay at Maureen & Brian's place. The guest house is in a beautiful setting on a country road, a short drive to groceries and restaurants in one direction, and amazing hiking trails in the other. It's also an easy drive to Malibu, although we didn't spend time at the beach, it's very accessible. We hiked on several nearby trails--the Malibu hills are just gorgeous, and we can't wait to return. We enjoyed having our own private pool and hot tub, and comfortable chairs to lounge on. One thing we didn't realize--there is no sink in the kitchenette. There is a sink outside by the grill, and of course, in the bathroom. We also appreciated the large TV in the living room to keep up with the Tour de France. We chose to stay in this area because of logistics, and we were thrilled to find such a beautiful place to relax.