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Apartment in Malibu

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 321 reviews

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.

Feb 15 – 22

R13,413 ZAR per night

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Guest suite in Malibu

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 604 reviews

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.

Aug 27 – Sep 3

R9,063 ZAR per night

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Home in Marina del Rey

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Steps to Venice Beach. Instaworthy Vintage Home & Patio

Wake up to the smell of roses, freshly cut from the eye-catching garden out front. Playing off the many shades of these iconic flowers, the interior delivers calm and positive energy. Attractive touches include a Sonos speaker, Nespresso machine (with pods) and 46" TV with Roku. In the master bedroom, enjoy a California King sized Tuft & Needle memory foam mattress with luxury sheets. In the guest bedroom, there’s a brand new Full sized hybrid foam and innerspring mattress with luxury sheets. The living room has a new sofa, a non-working fireplace, a 46” flatscreen tv with roku (sling tv and Netflix available), and games. Enjoy music with a Sonos speaker by downloading the sonos app and jumping on the WiFi. Control the temperature using the Nest thermostat for central A/C (air conditioning) and heat. Wake up to amazing espresso with your personal Nespresso machine and included pods. The rose garden comes with clippers and a basket so you can prune your own roses or enjoy their beauty in the garden. Parking is easy with 1 car garage and off-street parking behind garage for 2 more cars. Laundry is fast with new large capacity LG washer and separate dryer with turbo wash which cleans in 30-45 minutes. Hangout in the back patio with a large sectional. Surf Venice beach pier (just one block away) with an included 8' foam surfboard - perfect for learning. Entire home, garden, back patio, garage and off street parking are all available for guests to use. No other people live on the property. It’ll be your own spot of Venice. Available for any questions, just contact us. A lockbox is provided for quick and easy access. This setting on a historic Venice walk street is a single block from the beach and 3 from the famous canals. Stroll 2 blocks to a row of restaurants on Washington Boulevard, with the Whaler recommended for its nightlife and Scopa for Italian dishes. Scooter around on Bird or Lime scooters. Bus stop 2 blocks away. Free parking for 2-3 cars (1 spot in the garage & 2 spots off street parking behind the garage off the alley). Easy Uber or Lyft pickups. This setting on a historic Venice walk street is a single block from the beach and 3 from the famous canals. Stroll 2 blocks to a row of restaurants for take out on Washington Boulevard, with Simzy's recommended for hamburgers and Scopa for Italian food.

Nov 15 – 22

R9,279 ZAR per night

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Villa in Rancho Palos Verdes

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Private Casita Room at Terranea Resort

LUXURY RESORT STAY IN PRIVATE CASITA! Enjoy your private room in an open, spacious part of Terranea resort. The room includes a king bed, private bath, private patio, and desk! Guests have access to all resort facilities with the $85/night resort fee (3/26/24 new rate), including swimming pools (one with a water slide, another for 18+) complimentary golf cart shuttles from place to place, and 4 restaurants. This space is NOT shared with any other guest. Daily housekeeping included!

Apr 10 – 17

R7,960 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Malibu

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 351 reviews

Malibu Beachfront Retreat

Historic Malibu location with epic views Famous movie star's former home 180 degree view of the Bay from the deck. Sunshine all day long. You can see the SUNRISE and the SUNSET from the deck, as well as WHALES, DOLPHINS, SEALS and all sorts of wildlife. Very close to town and many incredible hiking trails. My home is ideal for COUPLES or SOLO adult (over 25 ) travelers ONLY, maybe a dog. Maximum 2 person occupancy and no Visitors or day guests allowed. STR24-0019

Sep 14 – 21

R14,296 ZAR per night

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Condo in Malibu

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

Premium Sunset Penthouse Ocean Front Malibu Road

Complete remodel Feb 2024! New $50k kitchen, 48" subzero Pro Refrigerator, 36' Wolf Duel fuel range, Bosch ultra dishwasher, new Grohe push button showers with rain showers, and new real wood floors, Watch the waves lapping against the shore from the relaxing deck of this exquisite penthouse that is directly on the sand. The home has been remodeled with upgraded appliances and technology. It has a nautical theme with ocean views from every room. See PET approval policy.

May 19 – 26

R17,291 ZAR per night

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Condo in Malibu

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviews

Malibu, Carbon Beach - Suite Seven

This suite is directly on beautiful Carbon Beach. 1BR/1BA with king bed and a pull out queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Fully appointed kitchen. Semi-enclosed deck / living room 2 with a dining table and a day bed overlooking the ocean (not heated, conditioned or rainproof.) One assigned parking space included. Please note: Guests without a positive review will be required to complete credit and background checks prior to confirming their reservation.

Aug 3 – 10

R20,297 ZAR per night

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Guest suite in Marina del Rey

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Modern day beach house suite in Playa del Rey

This is our uniquely built private guest suite located in the heart of Playa Del Rey and only 10 mins from LAX. Our bright and cozy suite is only 0.01 miles from the beach (less than 2 minutes walk). This suite is connected to our other unit but has its own private entrance. This suite has its own bathroom, kitchenette, and room and is designed as a 1bdr. It’s surrounded by local bars, restaurants, and Cafes. Only a 10 minute bike ride to Marina del Rey.

Jun 13 – 20

R3,558 ZAR per night

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Guest suite in Los Angeles

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews

Hear Ocean Waves from a Venice Beachfront Pad

Open the front door and step onto the sand of Venice Beach. This bright and modern guest apartment is on the bottom floor of a beautiful modern beachfront home which has been recently remodeled. Amenities inside reflect the hip and bohemian neighborhood: a 1970s pinball machine, turntable and albums, and 2 beach cruising bikes. Please note: This is a peaceful vacation rental. This is NOT a party house and we do not allow pets or smoking of any kind.

Nov 17 – 24

R7,372 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Malibu

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

OCEAN LOVERS DREAM SANTA MONICA ADJACENT

MALIBU/PALISADES border, SANTA MONICA adjacent. Amazing Unobstructed White Water Ocean Views! Newly remodeled 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom, 1,400 Sq ft split-level with large private balcony off the master bedroom and living room, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Kitchen with granite counters, plus spacious dining area. Floor to ceiling windows. Parking. Easy beach access & close to Getty Villa. 7- minute drive to Santa Monica Pier.

Oct 2 – 9

R8,627 ZAR per night

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Apartment in Los Angeles

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

BEST OF SANTA MONICA DOWNTOWN | BEACHFRONT, LUXURY

A luxury Santa Monica BEACHSIDE apartment You will be staying walking distance from the beach, Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street promenade, and minutes away from Venice Beach. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in the heart of Santa Monica. For your convenience, we provide you with 2 parking spots BEST LOCATION !!! The apartment accommodates up to 6 guests so it's perfect for big groups or families!

Oct 11 – 18

R8,553 ZAR per night

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Home in Malibu

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Malibu Beachfront Serenity by the Sea!

Close enough to Los Angeles so it is an easy drive when needed but far away enough that it feels like you are truly on a vacation. Right on the water so you can’t get any closer and the neighbors are all so friendly and nice. Seals come lounge every day on the rocks about 100 yards away. We also have high-quality binoculars if you want to get a closer look at the breathtaking views or surrounding ocean wildlife.

Aug 24 – 31

R10,721 ZAR per night