The view is spectacular and worth the price of admission. Hummingbirds buzzed us regularly as we sat overlooking the ocean on the patio with its burbling fountain. Wrens, warblers, flickers, woodpeckers, jays, and finches frequented the soothing fountain, too.
As host Gabrielle will tell you, you'll want to stock up on groceries before you arrive. It's a journey to get to the house, but so worth it, and we didn't want to leave once we got there. Hiking trails are nearby, though, so we did leave the house to explore this section of the Santa Monica Mountains as they valiantly recover from 2018's Woolsey Fire.
Gabrielle has excellent suggestions for activities and eating places in Malibu. She was super-responsive with our questions. A highly recommended stay. We'd love to return someday.