A wonderful place. The view from the private terrace was truly stunning, and the rest of the photos are all accurate. The house has its own private entrance so even though Chad and Lara are next door it's very private. Communication was great, and I met Chad briefly who was happy to give tips as to which trails were best. Gaby the housekeeper was lovely.
Trippet Ranch where all the trails start from is a short walk away so it's a great base from which to explore the stunning Topanga State Park.
I experimented with not hiring a car this time: I relied on Uber and Lyft to get to Santa Monica/Venice, which is still cheaper than a rental, but having the freedom of a rental car would have been nice to explore Malibu.