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A retreat in a steep canyon with beautiful ridgelines in the Malibu Creek area. Private camp spots and hidden trails away from it all, but yet so close. Only 30 Minutes from the Santa Monica Pier or 15 Minutes to the beaches of Malibu, still it feels like being a world away. You wouldn't expect nature to be so pristine and exciting that close to the city.
This was a great place for our family vacation. The pool was fabulous and the kids enjoyed the fire pit. The house was clean and cute little touches throughout. I would definitely recommend this beautiful home!!!!
BED BUGS! DO NOT STAY!
Two people in our party woke up to bed bugs in their beds. In addition the the bites on their bodies, we saw the bed bugs crawling in the beds and blood stains. We informed the host who said we could use their laundry facilities to clean our clothes before we left the property (as advised when you discover bed bugs). However, about 30 minutes after the host said we could stay and wash our clothes, two men came (family members of the host) to the house and were EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE. They told us we needed to leave the property immediately so they could prepare for the next guests. They started touching our bags and threatening us to leave. We were a group of 6 young women, some of us in our swimsuits because its all we had while our clothes were drying, and these two men were extremely aggressive and made us feel very unsafe. [I am posting this from a friend's because I am honestly scared of retribution from this family given how aggressive, rude, and threatening they were) One of them even burst into the house where girls were showering/changing. This was absolutely the worst customer service we have ever experienced for a rental. I could not believe the audacity of their behavior. They also did not take the bed bug problem seriously as they were going to host guests the same night. DO NOT STAY HERE.
My family rented the main estate house for a long weekend of reunion and it was fabulous! The beds were so comfortable and the bedding was high end hotel quality. The whole house and property was really beautiful and the views were unmatched! Waking up there would never get old! The salt water pool and hot tub were a hit with everyone in our group. We also utilized the barbeque and yoga deck daily and that was such a nice extra! The proximity to Malibu/Calabasas is wonderful! Erewhon is not too far away and we even saw a couple of celebrities on our visits to the store. If you want a true, old school Calabasas estate experience, this is the spot!!! The hosts were attentive and went above and beyond our expectations to be sure we had the best stay ever. Book The Malibu Retreat, you won't regret it!!
I have worked with Michelle in the past for Life Source Retreats. She is a force for good, has a heart of gold and deeply cares about her guests experiences. Her daughter Brittany is also a ray of light. Highly recommend treating yourself to anything they have to offer.
I hosted a week long retreat at the Malibu retreat and it couldn’t have been more perfect! From beginning to end, I was treated professionally and accommodated appropriately for my needs. The place is gorgeous and has a really great vibe . The views are INSANE and there really is nothing else like this secluded property available for your dreams to come to life, whether it’s a weekend getaway or utilized to host others, it’s a win. The saltwater pool was great with no chemicals, the yoga deck, the kitchen in the main house is really more than anyone could ask for. The serenity my guests left with was entirely worth it!
