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TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Malibu, CA
  • Place, Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Malibu Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfrider Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Malibu

With a stay at this apartment in Malibu (Eastern Malibu), you'll be steps from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Malibu Lagoon State Beach. .This beach apartment is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Santa Monica Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malibu Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Surfrider Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carbon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free apartment features a stereo, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 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
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

Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Mr and Mrs

Nice,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Just perfect

We can just recommend this property. Everything was like described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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

8/10 Good

Karyn F.

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

60th birthday girls weekend

Overall loved staying at this property again after 10 years for my 50th girls trip. We stayed in Dolphin this time. Great location and communication with onsite property manger. The unit has some signs of wearing which is expected but overall we had a great stay. Would recommend and come back in the future for another girls trip! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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