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Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

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 manager

Sea Change LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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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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 age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach Dolphin
Luxurious Oceanfront Retreat on Dry Sandy Carbon Beach Dolphin

About the neighborhood

Map
Malibu, CA

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surfrider Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carbon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pepperdine University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Nobu Malibu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Duke's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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?

Check-out 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beachy

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Great location

Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Mr and Mrs

Nice,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disgusting & misleading advertisement

The minute we approched the property the front door was damaged. Notba good sign In the property it was filthy. The floor. The patio eindows. Tables rusty. Rusty light fittings. Paint missing from bedside tables like it was 50 years old. Totally wrong adadvert VarBO should remove yhis
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

amazing location

This property is right on the ocean and the waves break loudly (good thing for me) and the water literally flows under the property. We kept the sliding doors open at night and the surf allowed us to sleep very well. The place has not been updated, the bed's mattress is not great, and there is no dishwasher. Otherwise, I recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., Park Ridge, IL USA

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

Always one of our favorite places to relax

Angel, the property manager, will take great care of you. this beach house is perfect - nothing fancy but everything you need to just relax. It's nearby many great restaurants and the grocery store is five minutes away. We've stayed here a few times now and will keep coming back. Our favorite part is "coffee with the dolphins" every morning1
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

on the beach

older property sits among other aging rentals on a beautiful beach. not upscale, but convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Nannette B.

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

Very Old

The condo floors were very dirty, pots and pans were horrible, stove top burners did not work. Floor Tiles were cracked and older people can not get into the bathtub because it is way too high. Sleep 6 but they only have 4 chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

annemette b.

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

Perfect beachfront location

You can't get closer to the beach and loved the sound of the waves at night as we went to sleep. It's a great place and very sweet beachy decor. The property manager was terrific as well. Only area of development would be having a dishwasher in the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Not to be missed!

This is a very special spot. Everything you need for your stay PLUS astounding view of the sea, birds and wildlife. Close to Malibu Pier with lovely restaurant. Couldn’t ask for better. Will come back! The only recommendation I’d make is arrive with groceries to get started.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Fantastic location!

The shower is only accessible by climbing over a three foot high and two foot wide rampart, which seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen and was pretty difficult to access. Anyone older or with any mobility problems should be aware of this. Besides that, this place is A+++! The owner and property manager are friendly and extremely helpful, and you're RIGHT on the water (which is why you are here!)- it's easily accessible and a beautiful walk. We'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd E.

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

Beautiful location

We had a nice time. Location couldn’t be better. The property manager was 5 star! Only complaints are too many remotes make watching TV difficult and lots of corrosion on things from the salt air. But guess that’s what happens!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

thanks.

A great stay with adult kids. Amazing location My bride asks that we have a few more mirrors. I still have no idea how to turn on the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Abby P., San Rafael, CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

A good deal on the Malibu oceanfront and very easy to get to everywhere in the area. Great to have secure parking. A few things to know, you are literally over the waves. This is very cool and can be loud for some to sleep with. Short walk to a sandy beach but not really right out front (unless super low tide). Place is good, but could use some updating and cozying up + tub/shower mix awkward to get into.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

phillip v.

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

Sun, sea and sand

I've returned here many times. It's a great spot on top of magical Malibu carbon beach. My only concern was with some noisy long-term tenants(as I did in the past) I guess being considerate of neighbours doesn't come naturally to all. The property manager was responsive and offered generous extra free nights. Thanks!
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023