Pleasant stay with Elaine. She was a great host! And Carmel and Sammy are adorable! We stayed in the room that didn’t have a balcony but got to enjoy the view of the shared balcony of the living room downstairs. Elaine’s is truly in the Malibu hills, I felt like I was glamping! 😊 It takes about 20-25 mins to get to Hwy 1 from house due to the curvy roads but once you get to Hwy 1 you are in the heart of Malibu! If you prefer walking distance and/or short rides to places then you might want to consider a different location however Lyft/Uber can pick you up at Elaine’s house! Which we did on one night about 22-25$ each ride. I agree with everyone Elaine is sooo welcoming and has a warm heart!!! Thank you Elaine!