The Malibu Suites Unit 9 was a great value for us. Several strengths and a few areas for improvement. First, we loved the location. It is literally on the beach and there is a set of stairs next to the unit that gives you access to the sand. It's a beautiful view! We laid on the beach during low tide and then walked to the Malibu pier for an awesome (but expensive) breakfast at Malibu farms cafe.
The unit itself is definitely an older condo but it met our needs as a retreat get-a-way for a few days. One strength is that is has a couple window mounted AC units to cool the place. They are loud but it was very helpful when the weather is warm. Not many beach houses have an AC unit. It was especially needed since we could not open any windows. The kitchen is small and was missing a wine bottle opener, but seemed to have all the the other essentials. Ralphs and CVS are just 5 min drive away so we stocked up on snacks. The place also has it's own parking too, which is hard to find near the beach unless you want to pay every time you park.
Overall, we are glad we booked and would stay there again for just the two of us. The location, access to private beach area, and parking made it worth every penny.