Their house was very clean and set-up professionally to host guests while still maintaining a home-like feel (it is situated directly in their living space). We didn't spend that much time there (no jacuzzi. etc.) as we were out and about at night but completely enjoyed the breakfast spread in the morning. We were a little fried from traveling and didn't converse that much, but we could tell that Shelly and Paul have a wealth of info on Malibu from being long-time residents and were welcoming hosts.