Notes from the host
Happy Bus & Guest House with Pool
The Malibu Retreat ‘s Main & Guest Houses are like staying at your own Private Resort with pool, Jacuzzi, Yoga Deck, Mediterranean Patios, Fire Pit, Ping Pong table & Glorious Mountain Views on 3 acres of beautiful land surrounded by peaceful nature. Property sleeps up to 23 & is great for families. Hiking trails, ocean breezes & legendary Saddle Peak Lodge in exclusive Monte Nido (home of the most influential families) adjacent to both Malibu & Calabasas. Relaxed Luxury with a Boho Chic vibe.
The Award Winning Malibu Retreat includes BOTH the Main and Guest Houses on our 3 acre estate property for Vacations, Retreats, Productions, photo shoots, weddings & Exclusive Gatherings (all events on a case by case basis). Just send us the details of your dream plans & we'll give you the appropriate pricing.
The Malibu Retreat provides about 5000 sq ft of indoor spaces on 3 acres of unparalleled magical sacred land. It feels which like a private resort for your family or friends to relax & retreat.
The Main House is a cool Mediterranean style colorful, inspiring house w/:
*4 large bedrooms
* 3 full custom bathrooms (2 w/ heated Toto bidets),
*2 balconies w/ views
*3 real wood burning fireplaces,
*A true “Conversation pit”
*Gourmet, fully stocked kitchen w/ Viking double oven, food warmer & Sub Zero frig (plus a kitchenette in the GH)
*Home Office w/ desks,
Monitors, printer & 2 blazing fast Internet / WiFi’s
*Indoor / outdoor living & dining rooms
*Infinity Zen yoga deck w/ Yoga mats & blocks
*Mediterranean patios w/ Positano Italy benches
*Natural Bottom Heated Pool & Bubbling Jacuzzi (heat costs extra)
*Natural Gas Fire pit
*2 Stainless Steel BBQs
* Pro Ping Pong Table
* 7 New Smart TVs (w/ Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Showtime, HBO, Apple TV & Roku)
* Lush Lawn w/ Hammocks
* World-class Hiking Trails
* Majestic California Oaks
* Glorious Mountain Views
* between Malibu’s famous Beaches & Calabasas in Exclusive neighborhood of Monte Nido
Main House’s Gourmet custom kitchen:
-Limestone Countertops, -Ann Sacks Handblown tiles -Viking double oven w/ 6 burner gas range & griddle
-Viking food warmer
-Sub-zero refrigerator
-Retro stools for kitchen dining
-large desk / buffet table
-microwave
-Toaster oven
-multiple coffee pots
-opens to Dining Room / Outdoor Living Room
Conversation Pit Living room:
-gathering place for everyone to gather w/
a wood burning fireplaces
Zen Den:
-Home Office w/ pottery barn desk w/ 2 monitors, wifi printer, docking station & office supplies.
-yummy couch
Primary Living room:
-custom down couch
-Sixpenny daybed
-60 inch smart TV
-wood burning fireplace
Upstairs Bedrooms in Main House:
1) Shabby Chic Master: -private balcony w/ breathtaking views
-Wood-burning fireplace
-new king all organic mattress
-mini frig
-60 inch smart TV
-ceiling fan w/colorful Hue lights
-2 Shabby Chic Chairs
-luxury sheets, pillows & down duvet
Master ensuite bath:
-tumbled Marble tiles
-multi-jet rain shower shower w/ views
-Toto bidet heated toilet -Kohler faucets
-double vessel sinks
Anthropologie Family Suite (sleeps 8 people… great kids room too!): -colorful artistic bedroom w/ 2 Queen beds, luxury sheets & down duvet
-2 twin bunk beds in upstairs loft
-smart TV
-shared balcony
-closet & bureau
Santana Suite:
-new king bed, luxury sheets & down duvet
-new smart TV
-desk & chair
-Shared balcony
Shared upstairs bath w/ custom tiles, tub/shower & sinks w/ vanities both inside & outside of the bathroom
Hawaiian Room (downstairs main house):
-private patio
-new Queen organic cooling mattress, luxury sheets & down duvet
-closet & Bureau
House of Blues bathroom (downstairs across the hall from Hawaiian bedroom)
- cobalt blue wall vessel sink
-tiled glass shower
-heated bidet toilet seat
Across the driveway you’ll find the “Music Promoter Guest House”.
There are Some dates where Guest House is booked or blocked. Please ASK when booking.
Guest House details:
1350 sq ft w/bedding for 9!
-2 sides w/ open loft bedrooms
-one w/ a queen bed
-the other w/ 2 new twins, each w/ a trundle
-3 more twins downstairs (1 with trundles)
-Another living room, dining room, kitchenette & the property’s 4th bathroom.
-2 flat screen Smart TVs
-Harmon & Kardon 2 room, 4 speaker stereo w/ Bluetooth
-Zen Soji screens
-Gold & Platinum Records & autographed posters of Artists
-Dining area
-Retro Kitchenette (refrigerator & freezer, microwave, toaster oven & coffee maker).
-Private Patio w/ propane BBQ grill w/ a burner, an outdoor dining table, seating area & utility sink
- Leads to shared Pool & Jacuzzi areas
-Designer bathroom has a shower
Outdoor Pool Area:
-35,000 gallon Natural Bottom Pool (which can be heated for extra)
-Bubbling Jacuzzi (can be heated for extra)
-Gas Fire Pit
-Lounge Chairs & daybeds
-Dining & Bistro seating
-Hammocks
-Natural Boulders, palm trees, mountain views
-Multi-Level Mediterranean Patios, outdoor living room surrounded by stunning mountain views
-handcrafted benches from Positano Italy
-gas-fueled DCS BBQ
-Protected oak grove
-900 Sq Ft Zen Yoga Deck w/ Buddhas, Bamboo, Bougainvillea
-Ping Pong table
-7000 sq ft lush lawn
-10,000 acres of parkland and hiking trails
-upper and lower driveways for plenty of parking
We DO host select gatherings, weddings, photo shoots, retreats & production locations for movies & music videos, but all of these types of bookings have different needs, parameters, rules, regulations & contracts. So if you’re planning for anything other than a vacation stay, feel free to reach out to us and include all of your needs & details outlined so we can give you the correct pricing to accommodate (if it’s possible). We are NOT a good fit for wild parties! We’re more like a quiet, beautiful, sanctuary....
For Liability Purposes, only registered guests are permitted on property at any time - so if you plan to have company, please include your guests in the total booking number.
Important to know:
We issue direct leases with our guests once you book here & we require a 4-5k direct security deposit (which is fully refundable within 15 days of your departure if not needed). This will be covered in our lease. If you’d like to bring a dog, we love dogs - but please ask first.
Guests have the option to book the Main House or the Entire Property including Guest House.
We’re available to give you information upon check in or via text during your stay.
The Malibu Retreat is an award-winning 3 acre unique property w/ 2 separate structures. Admirably located right between Calabasas & Malibu in the exclusive neighborhood of Monte Nido, our property offers a Bohemian Chic space with many spots explore.
The property backs up to 10,000 acres of the Santa Monica Mountain Range parkland.
With stunning mountain views from our natural pool and jacuzzi, or outdoor infinity Yoga deck, guests can enjoy tranquility while being only 5 miles from Malibu and 5 miles from Calabasas. Walk to many hiking trails, parks and even 1 of LA's top restaurants is at the bottom of our driveway (The Saddle Peak Lodge). The Malibu Retreat is located in between Malibu's world famous beaches and celebs newest favorite town of Calabasas.
We're about 40 minutes from LAX airport, 20 minutes from Santa Monica, a few minutes from Malibu Beach & Calabasas and less than 1 hour from Santa Monica and Ojai.
We definitely suggest you have a car, however Uber is available if you don't. We can arrange for airport pick up & drop off for you - as well as guided tours & adventures. You can walk to mountain trials as well as the infamous Saddle Peak Lodge restaurant which is at the end of our driveway.
A Direct lease with owner & security deposit is required for this booking. Customization is possible based on guests needs. Parties, professional uses & heating of pool or jacuzzi have extra costs & fees. Pets need advance approval & deposits
A Direct lease will be created & needs to be executed between host & guest within a few days of the booking. The lease also requires a direct security deposit (which is fully refundable if there are no damages).
While professional filming & photography is permitted, there are extra charges based on the production, to be outlined in the lease.
If you'd like to bring your dog, or have additional guests beyond those in your booking, please request in advance so we can include in lease & make any adjustments to price or security deposits accordingly.
If you’d like to host a gathering, retreat, wedding, production, or other uses beyond a regular vacation, send us details & we’ll price it for you (those uses aren’t the same as a vacation).
Pool or Jacuzzi heating costs extra & also must be requested in advance.
Hosted by Brittney Dougherty