Hudie is a great host - very responsive and answers all questions. The house was beautiful with a lot of things to enjoy (e.g. BBQ grill and pool/Jacuzzi). Although the pool was not as big as I had anticipated it to be, the view was great and the Jacuzzi was perfect during the night. One thing to keep in mind is that the house is located in the mountains and therefore lots of moths, mosquitoes, and ants outside (unavoidable if you want to stay in a quiet, secluded house atop the mountains). Though, this is not really a probably during the day but at night you will find yourself surrounded by moths. The kitchen is equipped with all the cooking utensils and a variety of spices. However, if you plan to need something very specific I would check in with Hudie first (which is easy to do as he responds quickly). All in all, I would definitely stay here again for a Malibu getaway!