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Apartment in Malibu
Idyllic, Romantic Beachfront Apartment in Malibu
Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves in this charming beachfront apartment. The light, airy home features open-plan living and a wall of windows to maximize the amazing views. Enjoy drinks on the deck and a sunset over the water—it's pure bliss. This beachfront apartment is right above the sand and surf. At night the sounds of the sea will lull you to sleep. During the day, you can watch the sea lions sunning on the rocks and dolphins and whales swimming by or go for a walk along the water's edge and dive in yourself. This is an amazing place to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset and relax! In the evening, the lights of the "Queen's Necklace" glimmer in the distance and the moonlight shines on the water. The living room is cozy with two loveseats to snuggle in and watch a movie on the 50" flat screen TV. Three large sliding glass doors open up if you want to let the ocean breezes blow through. The kitchen is small but fully equipped with an apartment size stove and oven, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and a French press, tea kettle, toaster and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. A round table with linens provides a beautiful spot for morning coffee. The bedroom has a queen bed with a new organic mattress and designer sheets, pillows and duvet. There is a large closet with room to store your clothes. Books line the bookshelves if you'd like something to read. Mostly, this is just a quiet, beautiful space to put your feet up and really relax while watching the endless panorama of the natural world outside. And....if you want to feel like a movie star, the apartment was recently used as a glamorous setting in an independent film due out soon!!! Two-person kayak (life jackets available) Boogie Boards and a surfboard Television with premium channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.) Wi-Fi Shared entry gate with one other unit. My husband and I live in a small cottage above the apartment but the only shared space is the entry door. We rarely even see our guests. However, I am always available to answer questions or concerns but almost no one has them! Situated directly above the sand and surf, the home is in a residential area along the Malibu coast, away from the tourist areas. Take in the stars at night while strolling along the beach, or eat at one of the nearby restaurants right on the water. There is bus service available just a minute from the apartment that will take you into Santa Monica or the center of Malibu, or farther north to some of Malibu's more remote beaches. Uber is readily available. At high tide, the ocean may come right up to the seawall limiting beach availability. This all depends on the moon, the tides and the amount of sand that we have. This can really vary from day to day and depending on the season. This winter, rough seas washed away our private stairs to the beach, so guests need to use the public access stairs just a few houses away and a very short walk.
$536 per night
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Guest suite in Malibu
Private Malibu Getaway with White Water Ocean Views
Fire up the barbecue on a spacious private deck as the sun sets over the Pacific. This intimate and modern guest suite offers spectacular panoramic ocean views. Jump into your own private plunge pool (6’x12’) to cool off, or take a short walk to the beach. This is the perfect spot to escape the crowds and relax in your own secret hideaway. Our place is a beautiful one bedroom multi-level modern apartment with amazing views and loud waves. It is perfect for 2 people but can accommodates up to maximum of 4 people: queen size bed in the bedroom, and a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Bedroom, bathroom and a walk-in closet are located on the upper level of the apartment. Bathroom has a shower cabin. Washer and dryer are in the bedroom behind the curtain. Open plan living, dining and kitchen area are on the lower level of the apartment leading to the big outside deck with the small pool. Kitchen has all the amenities - refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, gas stove/oven with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. We provide light breakfast - coffee, tea, oatmeal. The pool is at the deck level, just right outside of the apartment main entry. The pool can be heated for an extra daily fee of $50.00 BBQ is available, if you wish to grill something. Our home is a non-smoking environment. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property, either inside or outside. We politely ask to respect our guest policy and not to have more than 4 people in the apartment. Guests that don't follow our policy will be reported to Airbnb immediately. We are located right off PCH up the hill. You can access the apartment by going down the long set of stairs along the blue railing on the left side of the property. There is plenty of free street parking at the apartment. Always available in person, via phone or text, if you need anything. The guest suite sits in the lower level of the main house on a quiet street. It's within walking distance to Duke's, Old Malibu Courthouse, and La Costa Country Mart. The house is located in eastern Malibu. Why wait - come and experience the beautiful Malibu firsthand! Many people rent a car or use a car service like Uber or Lyft, but public transportation is also available. Metro line bus #534 (bus stop is 3 minute walk from the house) takes you to downtown Malibu and Santa Monica, and from there you can transfer to the Expo train line which takes you to downtown LA and elsewhere. There are also Big Blue Bus and Culver City Bus lines available in Santa Monica. It’s almost never winter in Malibu: sunny and warm, gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. Malibu always offers a great escape from a busy city to enjoy the ocean, beach and sun.
$302 per night
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Condo in Malibu
Malibu, Carbon Beach - Suite Three
Top-level suite sitting directly on the sands of beautiful Carbon Beach. 1BR/1BA with queen bed and queen-size pull out sofa sleeper, fully appointed kitchen, WIFI, HD flat screen with Apple TV and Sonos sound. Private balcony and 1 free assigned parking space. Please note: Operator will require agreement for guest to complete credit and background screening to complete booking process after their reservation is made if guest doesn’t have a positive review history in their Airbnb profile.
$322 per night

Stay near Malibu's top sights

Malibu Pier244 locals recommend
Point Dume State Beach58 locals recommend
El Matador Beach222 locals recommend
Duke's Malibu161 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe267 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu477 locals recommend

Malibu house rentals

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Home in Malibu
Ocean View Malibu Mountain Retreat
$393 per night
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Home in Topanga
*Spa Retreat for Two
$283 per night
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Home in Malibu
Sweeping Ocean & Mountain Views, 5 Min to Beach
$307 per night
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Home in Malibu
Zen Malibu Octagon w/ OceanViews + Beach access
$857 per night
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Home in Malibu
Magical Nature Cabin & Beach Retreat c.1927 Malibu
$407 per night
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Home in Topanga
Private Modern Dwell Home
$265 per night
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Home in Malibu
Secluded Zen Retreat on Private street
$424 per night
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Home in Malibu
Malibu Beach House Panoramic Views Walk 2 Beach
$774 per night
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Home in Topanga
Topanga Sanctuary with amazing views and hot tub
$436 per night
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Home in Topanga
Modern treehouse in the heart of Topanga canyon
$651 per night
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Home in Malibu
Malibu Sea View Home within minutes to the Beach.
$259 per night
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Home in Agoura Hills
Malibu Wine Country Mediterranean Estate
$479 per night

Malibu beach vacation rentals

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Apartment in Malibu
Luxury Malibu Road Oceanfront Townhouse
$473 per night
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Bungalow in Malibu
BEACH FRONT Bungalow for LOVERs
$499 per night
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Malibu Mid-Century Modern Studio with Ocean Views
$339 per night
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Malibu Modern 1 bedroom Pool House
$300 per night
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Condo in Malibu
Oceanfront Malibu Townhouse On Quiet Road
$536 per night
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Apartment in Malibu
Modern Malibu Ocean View 1 bedroom
$276 per night
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Secluded Magical Views HotTub FirePit Tennis Court
$581 per night
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Barn in Malibu
Amazing Malibu Guest House
$288 per night
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Guest suite in Malibu
Tranquil Malibu retreat with amazing ocean view!
$364 per night
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Bungalow in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Bungalow on Quiet Street North of Montana
$315 per night
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Apartment in Malibu
Awesome Ocean View at Malibu 1 Bedroom Getaway
$282 per night
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Guest suite in Malibu
Malibu’s Ocean view quaint & private guest suite!
$199 per night

Beach house rentals in Malibu

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Home in Marina del Rey
Stylish Bungalow Just Steps From Venice Beach!
$371 per night
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Home in Venice
Creative Zen Retreat. Enjoy, Create, Relax. Reconnect.
$219 per night
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Home in Malibu
Malibu by the Sea - 5-STARS!
$795 per night
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Home in Santa Monica
GEORGEOUS CANYON BEACH GUESTHOUSE
$218 per night
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Home in Venice
Renovated Venice Beach Craftsman - Prime Location!
$355 per night
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Home in Los Angeles
Alberta Beach Loft - Modern Home w/ Rooftop & Spa
$544 per night
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Home in Malibu
Shabby Chic Malibu On the Water- Sun Deck and Lounge
$1,000 per night
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Home in Los Angeles
Cute Venice Beach-house w/patio
$173 per night
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Home in Venice
Multi-Level Beach Luxury With Spectacular Roof Deck and Spa
$495 per night
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Home in Venice
Warm & Bright 2 Bedroom Venice Home with Garden
$335 per night
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Home in Los Angeles
Bungalow 3 by Open Air Homes | Exclusively Month+
$200 per night
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Home in Los Angeles
Venice Beach Canals ♥ 3 Blocks to Beach
$289 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Malibu

Total rentals

600 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

360 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

140 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

230 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

430 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

33K reviews

Your guide to Malibu

All About Malibu

Malibu might be California's only seaside town whose residents are as famous as its beaches. This photogenic slice of sand and surf fits firmly into the Los Angeles ethos: It’s beautiful, breezy, and irresistible. Here, celebrity homes and beachfront retreats have overlooked one of Southern California's most pristine coastlines since the 1930s. As Malibu has grown in status and fame, it has added flashy see-and-be-seen restaurants but somehow still retains the quaint charm of a small town. Its 20 square miles contain more than three dozen beaches, and choosing the right one is important. If waves and tan lines aren’t your thing, however, Malibu is hemmed in by the Santa Monica Mountains, which beckon trail runners, hikers, and wild animals.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Malibu

Malibu's weather is flat-out gorgeous. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, almost any time of year is a good time to visit. If you're looking for the classic golden sun and swimsuit weather, then July through September are the ideal months to visit, with average highs in the mid-70s Fahrenheit but plenty of days rising into the 80s. This is peak season, so be sure to book well in advance. The coldest months are December through February, with temperatures often dipping into the 40s, though you'll still get rogue warm days. Winter is often pleasant enough for you to take advantage of the local bluffs and mountains, but summer and fall are best for water sports.


Top things to do in Malibu

Point Dume Nature Preserve

The long, craggy bluff jutting into the Pacific Ocean known as Point Dume has become a Malibu icon. It's an ideal perch from which to watch the sunset or, from December to April, spot migrating gray whales. The preserve is connected to a state beach that's popular for swimming, scuba diving, and long scenic walks. Point Dume also abuts another not-to-be-missed Malibu attraction: Zuma Beach.

Paradise Cove

One of the most notable beaches in Malibu delivers a one-two punch: prime beach real estate and a cafe with ocean-view seating that is nearly as coveted. People line up early to stake out a table. To the east is a row of Malibu mansions clinging to coastal bluffs, and to the west, a stretch of sandstone cliffs tailor-made for sunset strolls.

Escondido Falls

At 150 feet tall, Escondido Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Southern California, and the trail leading up to it offers a refreshing shady break from worshipping the sun. The waterfall’s three tiers cascade down a series of limestone ledges. To reach it, tread the 3.8-mile moderate trail from Winding Way East. The reward will be worth it.

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