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The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach

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A room with a round table, white chairs, a brown leather chair, a small wooden table with books, and a vase with yellow flowers.
A spacious living area with a white sofa, a coffee table with snacks, a view of the ocean, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A kitchen with a view of the ocean, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted above the counter.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A beachfront building with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Malibu, CA
  • Place, Malibu Lagoon State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carbon Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malibu Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Malibu

Located in Eastern Malibu, a neighbourhood in Malibu, this holiday home 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. Getty Villa and Annenberg Community Beach House are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Malibu, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carbon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malibu Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfrider Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chatsworth Station - 34 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pura Vida Miami - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Alfred Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Zuma Bungalow on Carbon Beach located?

Located in Eastern Malibu, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Carbon Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Surfrider Beach and Malibu Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Had great weather and beautiful sunsets. Everything is perfect here and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zack was very responsive to our questions and needs. Bungalow was very nice and bed was exceptionally comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was beautiful Zack the host was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beach is great and location great.But too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully decorated bungalow and super close to everything! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Excellent host and beach property. Check out the tide table to plan your days, sometimes the beach is completely covered by the ocean water. Loved it here
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd time staying here!

We are repeat customers to this awesome property! You can't beat the location! It's an older property, but well-kept and clean - managers are always helpful and friendly. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of perfection..

Cozy slice of perfection. Sleeping to waves crashing underneath. Private beach access. Complete winner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thanks for staying, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful waterfront condo

If you like ocean waves, great views and great location, this place is for you! Not kidding when i say this place is on the beach. Gorgeous! Highly recommend staying here. It's close to restaurants, shopping and most important, the beach is right at your tiptoes. Very clean and romantic for a couple too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Old school charm. Perfect deck for recounting the day. Private beach is everything you want. Waves crashing underneath as you sleep. Can’t beat it..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

all about the view!!!

If you are looking to stay right on the beach, this is your place! We had a great time here but wanted to emphasize that this place is almost exclusively about the view. At this price point, we perhaps naively expected it to be a nicer than it was (there were no rugs, the pans were cheap, knives dull, no dishwasher, etc.). It was clean and generally "fine" to be sure and at a lower price point we would be raving about it. If you are expecting something like the Ritz or Four Seasons, this is not it. But the view and location are just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend in Malibu

The location is awesome. As advertised is right in the sand. However, the property is run a little run down. It desperately need some TLC. The water faucet in the kitchen leaks when opened. The bathroom sink was plugged and accumulating water. When I called the manager he offered to send someone on the day we left, so the sink was not fixed while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Can’t beat the view

Property was right on the water which was really important to us. Interior is a bit dated, but functional. Loved the fireplace as we needed it because in the evening it was cooler than usual. So happy there was a soft fluffy throw blanket to use, too. Only issues we had were, the A/C unit remote needed new batteries, the dining light feature needed a new bulb (the light does not really brighten the room) and the Sonos did not work. We replaced what was needed and let property management know Sonos didn’t work, but no solution was provided other than what the instructions already explained. Good thing we brought our own wireless speaker! Because we went there to unwind and relax, the property’s simplicity fit the bill. Overall, a very nice spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Sorry for the sonos ! Technology is tricky at times. I know we sent someone to trouble shoot it and he was told you didn't care to have him bother with it. Happy you enjoyed the trip and would welcome you back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Una posizione e uno stile unici, veramente bello. Tutto organizzato alla perfezione.grazie Zack
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Malibu carbon beach October 2022

The place is clean and convenient to the beach though the unit itself seems a bit dated especially the toilet. Otherwise, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t beat this beautiful location everything is perfect

Cruz was extremely helpful during the whole check in. it was so easy… will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect ocean-front location

My husband and I had the perfect vacation staying in this beachfront suite. It’s location is stunning. You can hear the waves breaking beneath you. Check in is easy. The suite is clean, and had everything we needed. We found restaurants, bars, local beaches and food stores, really easily, just a few minutes away. We spent 10 days here but could have easily stayed for longer. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Malibu Haven

Wonderful location and a true beach cottage. It’s small so most ideal for 2-3 people. The location and sounds of the waves crashing at night was pure heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect oceanfront getaway

Was a wonderful way to unwind. Great location & coffee on the porch was impossible to describe. Stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place was everything described in listing

Beautiful relaxing setting. I was on the beach literally while in side my rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway on the beach

Bungalow 10 was exactly as described. A small little place right on Carbon beach with access. The place was older but well maintained and was perfect for a couple or small family. The beach access is relatively easy when the tide is low which allows a nice walk looking at the magnificent beach homes on Billionaire’s Beach. There’s restaurants, fast food, grocery stores and anything else you need very close by. I would rent here again if ever needing a place in Malibu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't get closer to the ocean

Water breaks right underneath the back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach bungalow.

Excellent place with views to die for. Panoramic sunrise and sunset, sounds of the waves, ocean breeze, this place was perfect. The place was clean and all basics provided. The host was very responsive to all my queries. Would love to come back in the summers. Supriya.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

in the Bucket list of trips, this was a Full Pail

There is no better beach in continental USA than Carbon Beach in Malibu and this accommodation was the gateway to all the wonderful things available. Housing was clean, bed comfortable, parking easy and plenty of room for my husband and me. When I had to get in touch with Cruz, the manager, he was timely, quick and resolved everything to my satisfaction. We will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful ocean view. Very restorative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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