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Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin

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Relax and enjoy the ocean views from the deck
Aerial photo showing the location of vacation rental
Enjoy the panoramic views from the living room
Living room includes flat screen TV & fireplace
Beautiful cottage style living room & dining room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
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.

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
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

Malibu

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. Annenberg Community Beach House and Ocean Avenue are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Malibu, CA

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nobu Malibu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 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?

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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

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

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beachy

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth H.

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

really nice location

nice location, right by the sea and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Mr and Mrs

Nice,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Karen S., Ketchum, Idaho

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

Juts as described - Beautiful

My daughter and I loved our stay at this property. Everything was perfect, clean, lovely! We will definitely return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

Thomas G.

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

Paradise

Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

kristen D., Golden, Colorado

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

Perfect as always!!

We love these units right on carbon beach, there is no place more relaxing and beautiful for the perfect malibu getaway. Thank you Angel, for always being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Malibu Paradise!!

Our stay was amazing and beyond our expectations! The property had everything we could need for the beach, cooking, towels, etc! The location is impeccable with the backyard our private oasis beach! Short driving distance to groceries, restaurants, attractions, & public beaches! Definitely recommend and hope to return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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Hosted by Sea Change LLC

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