To say we had an incredible experience at Bruce and Mary's awesome studio apartment would be putting it mildly. First, it's a beautiful home in a great location tucked away in the hills just over Malibu, i.e. you get the best of both worlds... proximity to Malibu beaches, surfbreaks, Santa Monica mountains, and Santa Monica-proper AND a respite from "the scene" and traffic on the PCH. Second, the studio is awesome and just as described. For cinephiles, there's a huge flat screen TV with Direct TV and excellent sound system, or if you're like us, you can just grill out on the patio and look at the stars. There's even an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. Third, Bruce and Mary are warm and lovely hosts, who should open their own B&B. From the moment we arrived, these two went above and beyond to ensure we were having a great visit to Malibu and their home, while also allowing us privacy whenever we wanted.

Just a few examples:
Bruce met us at the house early on the date of our check in so we could drop off our boards before we went climbing.
They gave us great recommendations for anything we were looking for–climbing, surfing, restaurants…
They had treats waiting for us in the studio, including a bottle of wine.

All in all, a tremendous visit to Malibu and we can't wait for another excuse to stay here again!