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TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo - Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin (Malibu)
Located in the heart of Malibu, this charming rental offers a large private deck for relaxing & outdoor dining, master bedroom with Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy panoramic ocean views and HD Flat Screen TVs in the living room and master bedroom. Steps to a dry sandy beach with an outdoor shower for washing off the sand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin

The unique part about this area of Malibu is that everything is very close by! World class restaurants and several modestly priced cafes, Malibu Fitness Center, surfing lessons and rentals, kayak and diving rentals, charter a fishing or sailboat, trendy local stores for shopping and experiencing the flavor of Malibu. Enjoy the numerous hiking and biking trails in the Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains. There is a large private deck for relaxing & outdoor dining, master bedroom, Jacuzzi tub, granite counters & stainless steel appliances and garage parking accent this comfortable rental. HD Flat Screen TV's in the living room and master bedroom, BluRay and stereo system with an IPod connection. Fully equipped with a barbecue, gas range, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer, linens and all essentials for cooking & dining. Fireplace pictured is for decoration purposes only (not operational).

Fully equipped with all essentials: Fully equipped with a gas barbecue, gas range, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer, linens and all essentials for cooking & dining.

We provide all linens, towels, beach chairs and the kitchen is fully equipped, so you don't need to pack those essentials. There is also a washer & dryer on site for your convenience.
There is garage parking and the property is gated for extra privacy.

Carefree with all the electronics: You can plan for a wonderful, carefree, relaxing vacation. There are panoramic ocean views, a large deck for relaxing and dining. Steps to a dry sandy beach with an outdoor shower for washing off the sand. When you are not on the beach, you can enjoy the two flat screen HD TVs, Blu-Ray, stereo with IPod connection, CD player and Wi-Fi.

Malibu Beaches: Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Malibu. This unit is on the sand with panoramic views of the ocean and the Queens Necklace of the Santa Monica bay. It is next too world famous Surfrider Beach with a amazing view of the Malibu Pier.

We are pet friendly and there is a pet fee.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please take trash out

Please put all dirty towels in tub

Please empty personal items from fridge

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Limit is 6 persons in the vacation rental & on the deck at all times. For tranquility, no loud noises or music before 9am or after 9pm on the deck.

Parties/parties like atmospheres are not allowed. Owner reserves the right to cause Guest to forfeit the rent, security deposit & possible eviction.

Report any concerns, issues and problems to onsite staff immediately.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR25-0007

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Eastern Malibu, a neighbourhood in Malibu, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Getty Villa and Annenberg Community Beach House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking. Visit our Malibu travel guide
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Malibu, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beach in Malibu, California coastline, USA ; Shutterstock ID 229395874
    Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surfrider Beach
    Surfrider Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aerial of Malibu Pier State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains
    Malibu Pier
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carbon Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station
    34 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Alfred Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Nobu Malibu
    3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    16 min walk
  • Pura Vida Miami
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastern Malibu apartment building is just steps away from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Surfrider Beach and Malibu Pier are also within 5 minutes.

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Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

We so enjoyed our stay. Loved being right on the ocean and even got to see dolphins! The condo was very comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taro K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Malibu

Great location, property and host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beachy

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat

We had such a great time at Dolphin. Beautiful location with beach right out the back door. The condo itself was clean and charming. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margot m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely condo on beach

Coming here for years. Great host and perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

Has an absolutely wonderful stay. Beautiful views, nice balcony to enjoy eating and relaxing on and walking distance to restaurants and pier. Loved hearing the waves. Check in and check out process was very easy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Malibu get away

We loved the place it was such a great location to be right basically on the ocean! Only complaint was the bath tub I am 5ft tall and had to climb over the side of the tub to get in the shower! Other than that place was clean and location was great! We loved walking to the Malibu pier !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

All about location

The location was 5 star, but the property itself was very underwhelming… Not very clean, furniture was worn out, uncomfortable beds, smaller than expected (doesn’t fit 6 comfortably), outside smelled like cat urine. But again, the location was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Dolphin - Malibu

The Dolphin was just as advertised, just as expected. A bright welcoming and comfortable interior matched with a lustrous and breathtaking exterior right on the beach. Completely outfitted with everything you could need, it satisfied our "get away from home' needs so well. Great communication with the host, so kind and friendly. We can't wait to return there again someday soon. A++++
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location!

Ideal location for first time to Malibu! Great dining options within 5 min walk to the pier. Malibu Farms offered healthy options with indoor and outdoor seating (great view of the surfers) - a welcomed surprise! Other restaurants within walking. Pepperdine University is a 5 min drive down the street - beautiful campus with Sunday morning church service. An occasional dolphin and sea lion was spotted off our balcony and many surfers to watch near the pier. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

It just doesn't get any better than this. Great views of Malibu Pier, the pacific, waves rolling under the deck. They did a great job with the interior as it's light and bright. Angel was there to great us and provide clickers for the garage and the gate. Succulents all over the property. Would stay here again for sure. Jeff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We had a great stay at this location. There where 4 of us, including 2 teens and we had plenty of space. Lots of kitchen items for cooking and dining as well as plenty of choice for eating out. The property is right on the beach and the waves do come right in, we loved it! Saw dolphins and sealions daily. Very easy access onto the beach, boys enjoyed surfing and we enjoyed morning walks on the beach with our coffee. Great sized balcony to enjoy the views. We would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is great. Room is clean, Very nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and home. Loved it and recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Service ease of access was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home away from home with calming sounds of the Pacific lapping at our doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohamed E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay

We all had a good time walking down the beach, having full view of the ocean. There's also Ralph's and small restaurants nearby. Response was very quick to our requests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

I had a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach! The view! The location! I chose this spot for those three reasons. All three reasons were exactly what I wanted out of this stay and it delivered! You cannot beat the ocean waves crashing and coming right up under the property. Beach access was easy and convenient. Beach accessories were easy to grab out of the dedicated garage. The patio was large and pretty "little" dog safe (minus a few little spots of trellis that were broken off around the base. Easy to grab the bedroom trash bin to block it off. Speaking of bedrooms... both well appointed. Just one closet for hanging items in the second bedroom. Both bedrooms had a dresser.Kitchen also well stocked with what you might need. Cozy couch. Shower/tub might be hard for some people to access. Good shower pressure and temperature. The Dolphin does have some wear but it is the beach afterall. The property itself was well maintained.Host Angel was great!I'd book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our time

Had a great relaxing time right on the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an amazing week at this property. Highly recommend staying here.

The condo was exactly the same in person as represented in the listing. We loved being able to walk to the pier and the Malibu Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firstly, the views from this place are incredible. You take a holiday here for exactly this. Relaxing by the sea, listening to the waves. The location is unbeatable so that’s incredibly positive. The staff are great also.However it needs some modernisation. The bath is very difficult to get in and out of (borderline dangerous) and the tub is cracked. Looks like it’s been repaired with tape several times. General condition of the property is pretty bad. Cracked bathtub, floor tiles, sliding doors are pretty much on their way out. There is a bad ant problem which meant they were in our bed most nights. They did provide ant traps but it really made us feel unsettled. The view really made up for all the downfalls. If the property under went some maintenance I would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr and Mrs

Nice,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024