Relax in a Malibu Villa! Ocean Views w/ Pool+Theater+Sport Court- 5 bed+7 bath

This is a fabulous location. We had a large group of family and friends going to the Rose Bowl and stayed here for 3 days around the New Year. The property is amazing and is a very comfortable house to share with friends on a special trip. Everything went smoothly to check-in and the communication with the owners was exceptional. We didn’t get to enjoy the pool due to cooler weather but it would be great to be here on warmer days. Highly recommend. We would come back to stay here again!

This property did not fully align with what was presented at the time of booking. The host required an in-person meeting and walkthrough upon arrival, which was not clearly disclosed in advance and felt unnecessary for a short-term rental. We didn’t need host to tell us where all rooms were located in property especially with all the paper signs that were in the home that specified rooms and rules. Again, very unnecessary after our long trip to get there. An additional fee was charged for a heated pool. While we did not plan to use the pool (especially in December), we also did not want to pay for an amenity we did not use. Additionally, the pool did not appear to be consistently heated during our stay.We were also provided a short-term rental agreement on same day of stay with very short notice. Specific usage hours and rules should have been shared prior to advanced booking that was completed weeks before actual stay. These terms should be communicated upfront so guests can make an informed decision.Overall, although property was very nice the experience suffered from a lack of transparency and an overly hands-on host presence. Future guests may want to request all terms, fees, and requirements in writing before confirming their reservation.