Cannot speak highly enough of this place. The view can’t be captured in photos, you won’t want to leave the house. We stayed for a week and I think I spent 75% of the time just staring at the view. It’s also great that you can sit inside even on a cool day and bake in the sunshine if you’d like. Or curl up and watch a movie or TV, with all the options available. The grounds leading up to the home exceeded expectations, it’s a super lush garden complete with a koi pond. Really tranquil and beautiful. Can’t wait to come back.
The nearby area is also great, of course, it’s Malibu. David & Ling’s local recommendations are great - additionally we liked Zuma beach if you’re looking for an easy access, low key beach. Point Dume was also beautiful, and we saw whales swimming by right off the coastline (thanks for the suggestion David & Ling). Food wise - The Reel Inn was awesome for fresh local fish. And the Marmalade Cafe near the Whole Foods (north on the PCH about 10 min) was great for a greasy spoon, whatever you’re in the mood for meal. The shopping center that Whole Foods is in is also great if you want to stroll around and do some shopping.
A couple tips: the road to the place is windy! Just be prepared mentally for that, ha. It’s beautiful but takes some getting used to. The place does get hot during the day if you leave all the blinds open fully (even in Feb!). Take advantage of the fans and crack the windows + run the fans starting early in the morning to keep it comfortable. Lastly, this was not an issue for my husband and I, but note that the bathroom is an en-suite with just a curtain for a door and the walls don’t meet the ceiling. It’s a lovely bathroom, but if you’re a new couple or at all coy about bathroom stuff .. I might try to rent the upstairs unit of this home instead!