Apartment

Oceanfront Retreat on Sandy Carbon Beach - Dolphin

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

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

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

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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
‪Zinqué - ‬2 min drive
‪Nobu Malibu - ‬3 min walk
‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min drive
‪Alfred Coffee - ‬18 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.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

15 Aug, 2025

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.

14 Aug, 2025

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.

4 Aug, 2025

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

Great views and clean rooms

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed E.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Laurence G.

23 Aug, 2025

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.

29 Oct, 2024

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.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Debra B.

11 Jan, 2023

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

Great place to stay

I had a lovely stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

sharon c.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beachy

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Jon S.

3 Sept, 2023

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

Great location

Great Location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Mr and Mrs

Nice,

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel M.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Nancy S.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Kristina M.

8 Nov, 2023

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

Jodie L.

1 Sept, 2019

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

Susan D.

13 Jul, 2024

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

mark m.

31 Dec, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim G., Park Ridge, IL USA

11 Jun, 2023

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

Geoffrey W.

8 Jan, 2024

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

annemette b.

25 Apr, 2022

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

Terry T.

23 Apr, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason E.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Susan K.

30 Mar, 2023

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

Floyd E.

11 Dec, 2021

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