Jerri was a wonderful host, she went far beyond what I would expect from any host. Any toiletries you could have forgotten were provided and then some, no need to bring any. Beach stuff, no problem she's got all of that covered too. The apartment is exactly as it appears in the photos, no surprises. I would suggest driving up to the home during daylight. The first time up the canyon to the house can seem a bit daunting the first time up, but really not an issue once you have made the trip once. Well marked road ways and fully paved. The topography reminded me of Tuscany so it was a pleasant stay. We used this home as a base for exploring into LA. We made day trips into LA each day. It was a pleasure to get away from the hustle and bustle of LA to come to serenity away from the chaos of the city. At night it was a short 20 minute drive up the PCH from Santa Monica. Jerri recommended many fantastic places to eat throughout Malibu and even took us on a sightseeing tour of Malibu. Jerri really is a super host. She had beer and wine on ice waiting for us on arrival. While the space is adequately equipped with a small refrigerator, sink, stove top and microwave we ate all meals out. The furnishings were above average, very comfortable bed, sheets and pillows. LCD TV's in every room but we didn't use them, and Wifi for the kids. The apartment was stocked with so many extras that you would never expect to get anywhere, she went over and above our expectations to make our stay a good one. Highly recommend you staying here.