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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.
Feb 8 – 15
ﺩ.ﺇ2,334 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews
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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.
Jan 3 – 10
ﺩ.ﺇ1,447 per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 600 reviews
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Townhouse in Malibu
New Superior Malibu Road Oceanfront Townhouse
Remodeled 5/2022. New floors, kitchen, baths. Oceanfront Malibu Road beach property with easy access to your own private beach and Air Conditioning. Located off-highway on exclusive quiet Malibu Road, 2 bed 2 bath, private parking, 86’ LED TV. Full Premium kitchen with Subzero Refrigerator, Wolf Gas Range, and Bosch Dishwasher. $50 per night per dog if accepted. Possible construction 2 lots away with sand drilling M-F 8 to 3. This is the least affected unit but might her some equipment noise.
Mar 20 – 27
ﺩ.ﺇ2,341 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Popular amenities for Malibu vacation rentals

Stay near Malibu's top sights

Malibu Pier244 locals recommend
Point Dume State Beach58 locals recommend
El Matador Beach222 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart195 locals recommend
Paradise Cove30 locals recommend
Malibu Bluffs Park17 locals recommend

Malibu beach vacation rentals

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Home in Malibu
Sweeping Ocean & Mountain Views, 5 Min to Beach
May 12 – 19
ﺩ.ﺇ1,386 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Malibu Mid-Century Modern Studio with Ocean Views
Apr 30 – May 7
ﺩ.ﺇ1,251 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 379 reviews
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Vacation home in Malibu
Quaint Seaside Malibu Home
Oct 15 – 22
ﺩ.ﺇ2,549 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
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Apartment in Malibu
Modern Malibu Ocean View 1 bedroom
Oct 7 – 14
ﺩ.ﺇ1,583 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews
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Barn in Malibu
Amazing Malibu Guest House
May 29 – Jun 5
ﺩ.ﺇ1,517 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
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Guest suite in Malibu
Malibu’s Ocean view quaint & private guest suite!
Feb 20 – 27
ﺩ.ﺇ660 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
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Condo in Malibu
Malibu beachfront condo w pool, 2 bedroom 1 bath
Apr 24 – May 1
ﺩ.ﺇ1,627 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
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Apartment in Malibu
Magnificent Ocean View at Malibu 1 Bedroom Getaway
Nov 3 – 10
ﺩ.ﺇ810 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews
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Condo in Malibu
60 Feet Ocean Front 3-Bedroom Malibu Condo
May 14 – 21
ﺩ.ﺇ2,766 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Malibu Ocean View Home with Pool, Kid/Pet Friendly
Oct 9 – 16
ﺩ.ﺇ1,802 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
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Home in Malibu
Modern Malibu home with Ocean View
Sep 23 – 30
ﺩ.ﺇ3,025 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
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Condo in Malibu
OCEAN PARADISE SANTA MONICA ADJACENT 2 Bedroom
Sep 28 – Oct 5
ﺩ.ﺇ1,515 per night
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Other great vacation rentals in Malibu

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Guesthouse in Calabasas
Monte Nido Retreat, minutes to Malibu/Pepperdine
Sep 16 – 23
ﺩ.ﺇ608 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 498 reviews
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Apartment in Topanga
Topanga Modern Oasis Close to Beach
Feb 18 – 25
ﺩ.ﺇ441 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews
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Tiny home in Malibu
Charming Malibu Cottage, Perfect Couples Getaway
Jan 4 – 11
ﺩ.ﺇ693 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 615 reviews
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Home in Topanga
*Spa Retreat for Two
Aug 7 – 14
ﺩ.ﺇ1,058 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews
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Home in Topanga
Modern treehouse in the heart of Topanga canyon
Jun 20 – 27
ﺩ.ﺇ2,689 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews
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Home in Malibu
The Butterfly House - Zen Retreat Under the Stars
May 17 – 24
ﺩ.ﺇ1,131 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews
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Tiny home in Topanga
'Matilda' style cottage
Jul 27 – Aug 3
ﺩ.ﺇ380 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 657 reviews
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Tiny home in Somis
Orange Tree Casita — Tiny Home Getaway
Aug 22 – 29
ﺩ.ﺇ418 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews
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Apartment in Malibu
Beachfront Malibu Escape
Aug 12 – 19
ﺩ.ﺇ2,103 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews
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Home in Malibu
The Broad Beach House
Nov 1 – 8
ﺩ.ﺇ2,891 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews
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Home in Malibu
The Deck House: Malibu's Best Ocean Views
Jul 12 – 19
ﺩ.ﺇ3,472 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
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Guesthouse in Malibu
Rustic mountain retreat
Jan 24 – 31
ﺩ.ﺇ1,851 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Malibu

Total rentals

620 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

380 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

140 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

230 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

450 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

34K 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Malibu?

    Malibu enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summer temperatures range around 75°F (24°C), while winters average 59°F (15°C). Mornings can be foggy due to coastal conditions, but the sun usually breaks through by midday.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Malibu?

    In Malibu, you can enjoy activities such as hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, surfing at Surfrider Beach, or bird-watching at the Malibu Lagoon State Park. You may also enjoy exploring the local arts scene at the Malibu Arts Festival or strolling around the boutiques and restaurants at the Malibu Country Mart.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Malibu?

    The most popular time to visit Malibu is between March and October when the weather is warm and sunny. The Malibu Chili Cook-Off in September and the Malibu Arts Festival in July are two popular local events that draw many visitors.

  • What are the best places to stay in Malibu?

    For those eager to stay near the beach, properties in Zuma Beach and Carbon Beach are frequently suggested. For a more secluded, scenic setting, consider homes in the Malibu Hills. For proximity to restaurants and shops, the Malibu Colony area is often recommended.

  • What are the best places to visit in Malibu?

    In Malibu, visitors often explore the Getty Villa, the Malibu Creek State Park, and the Malibu Pier. Other popular attractions include Zuma Beach, Point Dume State Beach, and the Malibu Lagoon Museum, each providing a unique perspective on Malibu's natural and cultural charm.

  • What are some hiking trails in Malibu?

    There are several hiking trails in Malibu to satisfy outdoor enthusiasts. The 6 miles (10 km) Solstice Canyon Trail, the 4.5 miles (7 km) Escondido Falls Trail, and the 2.5 miles (4 km) Point Dume Cove Trail are frequently suggested. Each trail offers distinctive views of Malibu's diverse landscapes.

  • What are some family activities to do in Malibu?

    Malibu provides a variety of family-friendly activities. Explore marine life at the Malibu Lagoon State Beach, hike trails at Malibu Creek State Park, or learn about local history at the Adamson House Museum. You may also enjoy a picnic at Zuma Beach or a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Malibu?

    Popular day trips from Malibu include a drive to Los Angeles to explore its cultural and entertainment scene, a trip to the Santa Monica Pier, or a visit to the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. Nature lovers often enjoy a day at the Channel Islands National Park, reachable by a short ferry ride.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Malibu?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 380 vacation rentals in Malibu featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Malibu?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Malibu. Choose from more than 230 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

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