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Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Malibu, CA
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Malibu Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pepperdine University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Malibu

At this apartment you'll be within steps of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Lagoon State Beach. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malibu Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carbon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malibu Colony Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Nobu Malibu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Duke's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

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 Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion

Panoramic ocean views from every room. Located on the sand. This beautiful, restful beach is known as Carbon Beach or Billionaires Row, catering to many celebrities. Less than a minute to restaurants, world famous Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach! This vacation rental is open and spacious. This deluxe 1 bedroom sleeps 5. It has a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, a very large deck and panoramic views of the coastline. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. There are stairs to the beach that lead directly from the vacation rental. The rental has 1 bedroom with a king size bed. In addition there is a large sleeper sofa and a day bed in the large living room.

Included with the rental is a one-car garage and parking for an extra car. In addition, the property is gated for extra privacy. Fully equipped with a gas barbecue, gas range, microwave, refrigerator, linens and all essentials for cooking & dining. We provide all linens, towels, beach chairs and the kitchen comes 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. You can plan for a wonderful, carefree, relaxing vacation. There are panoramic ocean views from every room and a large deck for relaxing and dining. There are steps from the vacation rental 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. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Malibu! This unit is on the sand with panoramic views of the ocean and the 'Queens Necklace' of Santa Monica Bay. It is next to world famous Surfrider Beach with an amazing view of the Malibu Pier. Across from Malibu Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, access to private trainers, pilates, yoga classes and relaxing. Movie theater, Adamson House, shopping, sightseeing and restaurants within minutes. Drive to the Getty Museum, Music Center, LA Zoo, Santa Barbara Zoo, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, and theme parks (Disney Land, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm & Magic Mountain). You can relax on the beach or enjoy a number of activities such as swimming, surfing, wake boarding, boogie boarding, diving, fishing, snorkeling, water skiing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, biking, wildlife viewing, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golf, and tennis.

We are pet friendly and there is a pet fee.

Property manager

Sandpiper 22852 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 transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please Take trash out
Please leave all dirty towels in tub
Please take all personal items from fridge

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number STR25-0006

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Cottage on Sandy Carbon Beach Sea Lion
Deluxe Oceanfront Cottage on Dry Sandy Carbon Beach Sea Lion

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion?

Yep, Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion is a short 6-minute walk from Carbon Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion?

No, Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Oceanfront Cottage on Carbon Beach -Sea Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katya K., Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat the view

We loved this cute little place for our Malibu getaway. Great location, comfortable and clean. Will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Bliss!

What a great place! Close to lots of great restaurants, Whole Foods, the Pier and shopping. If you like walking on the beach, hanging out on a roomy balcony, watching a beautiful sunset, listening to the waves crash over the rocks, this is the place to be! Clean place, helpful staff (Angel is so nice!), and easy parking! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location loved it would stay again.

This is our second stay here it is a fabulous location and I cannot fault it. Angel was fantastic kind and helpful if we needed anything managing the property. Always available and lovely. We highly recommend this property and location . Location next to the Malibu Pier and restaurants' you can walk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany M., Napa, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views, Terribly Outdated Condo

While the views were gorgeous and location was perfect for walking to the pier, we were quite dissapointed with the condo itself. We paid luxury prices (500/night) and sadly this rental is very outdated. The floors are in need of replacement and were terribly scraped up and cheap vinyl peeling off (not hardwood floors as described). The tile in the bathroom floors were cracked, there were stains on the toilet, the shower tiling is falling apart and the shower head was not grouted to the wall and hanging there. All the furniture was in need of replacement, with the dining table covered in stains and scrapes, and the living room table is wicker and is so filthy you can see all the dirt and sand in the crevices. There were no curtains in the bedroom and a very bright light outside that was on all night and illuminated the entire room, so we weren't able to sleep well. The kitchen was clean, but there is no dishwasher and all the kitchen pots/pans/etc. Is well used and needs replacing. All in all, we enjoyed the views and location, but for the luxury price we paid, we were expecting a much nicer condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul P., Gilbert, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kye H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Malibu

Great views and just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

What was perfect: Being on top of the water. Being able to walk to awesome restaurants. Drive to dume point, drive the PCH, hike Santa Monica mountain, go to a beautiful winery with views that will knock your socks off...and MORE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wavolicious

It's like you are on a cruise ship! The view and the sound of the ocean waves are incredible. Bed is comfortable and the size of the unit was perfect. Loved the fireplace as it was a bit chilly when there. Any issue we had (and there were very, very few) was quickly handled. Only challenges are if you have a larger size car very difficult to fit in the garage and if you like to cook bring your own knives - these did not cut well but the manager did say he would get new. We would definitely rent this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Malibu on the beach!!

Great location on the beach, awesome view, close to everything!! Walk to the Malibu Pier or stroll the beach. Great place to recharge!! Everything was perfect for us. Will definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We stay here every year! We love tbis place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy Solo Trip

I stayed in another unit of theirs a few years back with my mom, and absolutely loved the location. So I booked a solo trip for myself to unwind for a few days and that's exactly what I did. Relaxed, napped, cooked, read - all to the sounds of the waves crashing. You honestly feel like you're in an aquarium or on a cruise ship with the proximity to the sea. Not to mention such a perfect location for walking to the lagoon, the pier, and even shop at Malibu Country Mart, which was especially important for me, as I didn't have a car this trip. Will definitely return. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Q., New Albany, Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Solo beach retreat

Needed some solo time. Malibu is the place and this VRBO property was perfect ❣️Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

Beautiful place to stay . We had a great time , everything about our stay was amazing. We loved it. Hopefully we will be back. Thank you so much to your team, for their help and kindness. Best wishes Christine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

Leave your soundscape app at home. It is unnecessary! Beautiful view as well. I think having more than 2 people might be a challenge as there is only one bathroom. We were greeted upon arrival, and more than once we were checked upon to see if everything was okay. We will retutn!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

January escape

My husband and I had a wonderful time staying in Malibu and in this cute abode to close out the end of a very cold & grey January back home in the Midwest. It was just what we needed. The property managers were wonderful to work with and very responsive. The unit is outfittted with everything we needed and we appreciated how clean and fresh everything was. We felt like we were staying literally “in” an aquarium with the ocean and sealife just outside our door. We enjoyed dolphin watching every morning and watching the various sea birds. Thank you to the hosts and we have this on our “must return” to list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION

Wonderful time looking at the crashing waves and the Malibu pier in the distance. What a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Malibu

We loved the property and it was great to have the property manger meet us . He helped us with any questions and was there if we had any problems which we did not . We lost our keys and they searched for them ,for days , we finally found them in the rental car , but we appreciate their effort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We adored this place!

My twin sister and I spent a relaxing weekend, listening to the waves and walking on the beach to celebrate our 50th. You can’t beat the location and the views. You can walk to restaurants or take a short drive to the Malibu Country Mart. We enjoyed the fire at night and had morning coffee on the deck and down on the beach! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G., Elk River, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome oceanfront

This was our second time at this complex and this unit is amazing... The deck is huge. The location and views are spectacular. FYI: if you want your car to fit in the garage, get a very small one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!!

This property exceeded our expectations. From checking in to property location to cleanliness I’d the unit. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location !

We've stayed at Sea Lion and the other VRBO properties owned by this host for over three years now. Angel the on site property manager is always super kind and helpful with any of our needs during our stay. I would absolutely recommend this place for folks who want a fabulous location and who like the ocean so close that it feels like you're sailing. Now this place is not Super Luxurious but neither is the price so I think it's very reasonable. For folks that prefer luxury and opulence the neighboring hotel has rooms starting at $900 a night :-/ This is more of a cozy cottage and it's just great. We will definitely stay here many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P., Gilbert, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

ON the beach

Beautiful location, waves breaking under the patio. This is a great property to relax & unwind on the porch. It is an older property, but clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Enjoyed the direct access to the beach, proximity to the pier, walks on the beach and wild life. The sound of the waves throughout the night was the most relaxing thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as expected/very disappointed.

I don’t understand all the rave reviews. We were very disappointed with the property itself. A lot of regular maintenance that’s needs to occur. For instance, the cabinet doors are all hanging off and need tightened, the ceiling fan is all cracked and needs replaced, cobwebs and dead bugs needs to be cleaned up throughout the unit (there were 20-50 dead bugs on the ceiling in the shower). Unit needs to be sprayed for ants. The overwhelming smell of bleach was too strong for our children and the sheets were stained. The WiFi and tv wouldn’t work in the bedroom. The biggest disappointment for us was that neither of the back doors (which led directly to the beach) would lock properly which presented a safety risk especially since we were traveling with toddlers. The listing stated beach front but really should be ocean property. As the waves come all the way up to the property and crash underneath. Therefore making it not really suitable to access the beach from the property. When we tried to reach out to the property management about our concerns they were unresponsive. We were so uncomfortable that we ended our stay several days early and left the property within 24hrs. We will not be staying at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023