This was my first Airbnb experience and I hope they are all this magnificent! Advice to others: If you're looking to stay in Malibu, please be aware that the mountains are quite steep leading right down to the coast. I was fully aware that anything not right on the coast is going to be way up in the mountains, but first-time visitors might not realize this.
With that understanding, this was a wonderful place to stay in one of the most beautiful sections of the Malibu mountains. Communication with William (manager) during the booking process was excellent. Directions to the location were impeccable. And once I got to the home I couldn't believe the view. The room overlooks a sweeping vista of the ocean along with majestic views of the sparsely populated hillside neighborhood. I looked forward to waking up at 6am (believe it!) just to see how the ocean transformed with the sun rising over the mountains behind. The sunsets were equally amazing.
The room and accommodations were everything I could hope for. A nice amount of space, very clean, and the kitchenette was nicely stocked. I appreciated the coffee supplies including fresh milk, english muffins and butter for a quick breakfast, and a couple of cold beers to enjoy while watching the sun set. Be warned that I had 0 cell signal with AT&T, so I very much appreciated the good Wifi connection and the dedicated phone line. I needed to join a couple of work calls while there and the setup was perfect.
Nick the homeowner was very nice and made me feel welcome. We chatted a couple of times and his insights on the area were helpful. I could tell that he and his wife were sensitive to the privacy of their guests and are running an amazing Airbnb here. I would highly recommend this location and I expect I will stay here again.