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Nestled in the mountains, this refined house offers a serene escape with dramatic high ceilings and large windows. Unwind in the Jacuzzi bath with steam shower, enjoy mountain views from expansive decks, or bask in the garden sanctuary. With an open kitchen and green cleaning products for your comfort.

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9.2 out of 10
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Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden

Malibu mountain top views and large private back yard! Luxuriate in the Jacuzzi bath with steam shower in the master bathroom of this refined house. It’s light and airy with dramatic high ceilings, large windows, French doors, hardwood floors and an open kitchen. Enjoy stunning mountain views from large decks & our garden sanctuary. The house is 2400 square feet, which is one of the largest in the neighborhood. ALL GREEN & ORGANIC non-toxic cleaning products, toiletries, coffee/tea station, USB charges & make-up cloths just for YOU! No parties. Please read House Rules before booking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do your dishes but you can leave the sheets on the bed for the cleaners.
Take trash out to trash bins located by the mailbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The mountains of Malibu are home to critters such as but not limited to deer, squirrels, rodents, insects, reptiles, etc. NO refunds for the above.
Quiet hours are 9PM-8AM. Please hang inside during these hours to avoid noise echoing in the mountains.
Please keep shoes off inside. No renters under 25. No parties, events or gatherings. No pets. NO LOUD MUSIC. No more than 6 cars.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Malibu, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Creek State Park, while Getty Villa and The Canyon Club are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Firestone Fieldhouse or Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking. Visit our Malibu travel guide
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What's nearby

  • cool rock formations that are amazing to see. Best to go during the week, as it is not so busy, but if weekend is the only time, then go early or late. Very busy :-)
    Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • cool rock formations that are amazing to see. Best to go during the week, as it is not so busy, but if weekend is the only time, then go early or late. Very busy :-)
    Malibu Creek State Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • View of the Santa Monica beach in California
    Santa Monica Beach
    27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Aerial Venice Beach Los Angeles
    Venice Beach
    36 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Staples Center which includes a city, signage and modern architecture
    Crypto.com Arena
    50 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station
    44 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zinqué
    14 min drive
  • Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Alfred Coffee
    15 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    15 min drive
  • Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Creek State Park. Kaslow Nature Preserve and Corral State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Vista Malibu Mountaintop Retreat Villa & Garden Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Lovely stay for a wedding

We (three couples) stayed here for a wedding in Malibu. Beautiful location. Perfect having three bedrooms and three baths so everyone had space to get ready!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

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

Beautiful location

The home and property are beautiful. We really enjoyed the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Beautiful View

Felt like we were in tropical mountains. Large house with 3 bedrooms and 3 total beds. Wonderful back deck for meals or just hanging out. Only caution is that it is a very steep drive with drop offs and no guardrails at times. If this bothers you then it may be a nerve racking drive. If it doesn't, then you will be rewarded with a wonderful stay and the amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lookout Rd Malibu

Overall the property was great! Location was wonderful and outdoor spaces really nice. I feel that the listing was a bit of a stretch in terms of being able to sleep 9 comfortably, but the 3 bedrooms and beds were lovely, especially the master. It lost a star for me because the house could use a deep clean-ceiling fans, carpets, some bathroom areas… Garage access was awesome, and the house was bright and open. Good choice for time in Malibu and easy access to surrounding area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E., Indianapolis

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

Can't beat the view!

This was a lovely property in the hills of Malibu, where we were attending a wedding. The house was perfect for our needs, well stocked, with great communication from the owner. You really can't beat the view (from the top!), and the property has beautiful gardens to boot. The tricky part is getting up to house - coming from the flat midwest, the road up to the house is steep and windy, which was an adventure in itself. I appreciated the notice from the owner that rideshares can be hard to come by, so we rented cars and scaled it ourselves. Location was great as well - low key, and close to some lovely restaurants along the coastline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Beautiful house

Lots of room and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi T.

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

Great home

Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias W., New York

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

Great family time

Enough space for a wonderful family weekend. We will come back .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Mountain home!

Danielle was amazing. First time we ever stayed/booked a VRBO and she made it such an easy experience, always quick to respond and answer all of my questions. Beautiful view from the house. Spacious living quarters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Beautiful property. Clear communication. Highly recommend.

We stayed here for 4 nights at the end of January. The house, deck, and garden are beautiful. Communication with Danelle before, during, and after our stay was easy and she was very helpful. Our group hiked trails nearby and hung out at the house. It had everything we needed. Everyone in the group was very happy. I would highly recommend booking this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samir S.

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

A beautiful home in an amazing location

Excellent property. Lots of light, high ceilings, clean, beautiful views, huge deck in the back. Drive up to the home from the coast is through the canyon and although steep is very scenic. The host always responded within an hour and was very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay even though it rained most of the time (a historic storm in CA).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erdem S.

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

Very clean and beautiful house, the neigbourhood is very sensitive to noises

We were a group of people who saw each other after a long time and we were loud. And the neighbors were not happy about us. We got kicked out. But over all it was a beautiful house. Host was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette J.

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

Misleading listing / very disappointing

Was very excited to stay here . If you have a small group it could be ok but the listing is very misleading. It is made to believe there were enough beds for 8 but didnt mention that included the couch and a deflating air mattress we had to reach out to the host after the fact for, to find. The mattress was also deflated and there were not enough blankets . We also had to ask for towels and soap. They gave us code for maids closet to get towels which were very tathered to use for our showers. We were originally told that early check in was possible then it came with a 150 fee later. I was also. Charged a 206 service charge later noone can explain? After checkout we were blamed for breaking the garage door. We didnt even use the garage. And for leaving trash. Where to place trash was unclear in the directions so we neatly placed them by bins . We also were shamed for “using too many towels” (?) . The down stairs linens smelt like pee and were damp and they continued to dismiss our concern for that. I am completely upset at how they have handled this. We even did dishes and started laundry before leaving. To place blame on a guest who was mislead and didnt have proper amenities is so unprofessional .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig P.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025