Peaceful, spiritual, and relaxing. We loved the secluded location, surrounded by nature, and just minutes (by walk or short drive) from the beach. You can also hop on the PCH and explore the surrounding offerings of the more developed parts of Malibu. We had breakfast every morning in the private courtyard with views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. One morning a deer was spotted on the hill near the blooming yucca trees. Nicholas Canyon Beach., which is just across the PCH, felt like a private beach, even though it was Memorial Day weekend and places like Zuma were teaming with throngs of people at the very same time. The trailhead leading to the top of the canyon rim is just steps from your front door, and after a challenging but relatively short hike, we were rewarded with majestic views of the entire coastline. There was no one else on the trial during our hike.
If you are looking for a place to escape the chaos of the city and hoping to surround yourself with natural beauty, this is the place for you. And Melissa could not have been more helpful. She really cares and made sure our stay was easy.