Beautiful, quiet Malibu location with a short hike up to a great coastal overlook where you can see from Santa Monica to Pt. Dume (be sure to head up at least once - just watch for rattlers on the trail in season and be aware it's short but good elevation). Close to great hiking and nice beaches. Rooster is for sure a thing, so be prepared. (One of our party had to leave very early the last day and he let the rest of the crew know about it the rest of the morning.) Cabin is homey and comfortable with a real old-school mountain/beach cabin feel. Kitchen is well set up, if a bit mismatched. You feel like you're visiting a friend's beach cabin/ranch guest cabin. Great light through a couple of skylights. Bedrooms are opposite ends, so there's a bit of privacy. If you're looking for a casual, comfortable getaway in an incredibly beautiful little Malibu valley, this place is it. Had very little need to bother Simone, but the few times we did contact her she was super-responsive.