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Stunning ocean views straight from your bed
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | Studio |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 600 sq. ft. |
| Property type | apartment |
Overview
Modern fully+ equipped private studio apt with an unbelievable view
Your apartment is very private with its own entrance while being part of a private house (where I live). You have an incredible 180 degree ocean view straight from your bed, the same view you have also from the living room area and from your deck.
Babies are welcome -no extra charge for little people.
Everything is brand new -remodeled in summer 2013.
Sleeps 2 (queen size), plus a sofa bed for 2 (twin size). One bathroom with gorgeous shower.
Kitchen fully equipped with silverware, glasses, cups, pots, pans etc. Four-burner gas stove, full size fridge with big freezer, microwave, top of the line toaster oven, Keurig coffee machine, a high-class propane grill on the deck, but no real baking oven.
Flat screen 32' TV with about 400 Verizon FIOS channels.
Very fast and reliable internet (fiber-optic, about 50 mbps up and down), new WiFi ink-jet printer.
About Heikki Ketola
Born in Finland, got my MBA there and lived there half of my life. I'm in the US since 1979. I have lived in Malibu since 1992 or so.
Heikki Ketola purchased this apartment in 1999
Why Heikki Ketola chose Malibu
The view -one of the best ocean views in Malibu. Location is near the end of a dead-end street. Kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove, fridge, high-end toaster oven, micro, electric water kettle, Keurig coffee machine, pots and pans, silverware, plates, cups etc. High end Weber gas BBQ on the deck.
Privacy. Quiet. The incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. Romantic. Want to propose your sweetheart?
For business users the apartment is close to perfect -high speed internet (50 Mbps up & down), all-in-one scanner/printer, quiet peaceful surroundings.
What makes this apartment unique
The view and the privacy. Just look at the pictures. Read the reviews.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Ram is a good guest. Ram wanted to rent my apartment for a movie shoot. We had a long email discussion about his project and what it requires and so on. I was somewhat hesitant to let Ram rent but I finally did so.
Everything Ram described in advance turned out to be true. Number of cars, number of people, how noisy and all my other concerns were exactly as Ram presented them to me.
Ram is cleasrly an A+ guest.
Amenities
Western Malibu Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- floor 1
- Guests provide their own meals
- 600 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Beach View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Water View ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
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Fully enclosed glass shower, large countertop with sink.
- Bathroom is modern and large. Glass enclosed designer shower. Towels, hairdryer, soaps, shampoo provided.
- Studio, Sleeps 4
- This is a studio apartment where the bedroom, kitchen and living room are all in one space. The bedroom is visually separated but everybody can hear everybody else in the apartment.
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Water Sports Gear ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Communal Pool ...
- restaurants
- winery tours
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- hiking
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(30 traveler reviews)
Didn't want to leave
Things we loved:
- The bathroom. So big, so nice. The concrete shower was fantastic. Lots of towels.
- The food. Heikki had the apt stocked with a few food items...this was sooooo appreciated after a long day of traffic getting to Malibu.
- The personal greeting: Heikki was there to say hello when we arrived and goodbye when we left. He is adorable.
- The guide: Heikki has written this printed guide about all the stuff to do and see in Malibu that is both curmudgeonly and immensely entertaining. I read the whole thing. Sounds weird...but it was seriously funny. The guy has some good jokes. I recommend.
- The iron: After a week of slobbing around the beach, I wanted to look nice and iron my skirt...Heikki had this super heavy duty Rowena iron available in the apt that was so amazing to use that I got on Amazon and ordered my own today.
- Peace and quiet: We wanted time alone and we got it. No noise or disturbances, just gorgeous views and peace.
- Hiking: After reading about it in the guide, we hiked through the neighborhood to Zuma Canyon trail, which was super tough and awesome!!! Great way to exercise in the area!
- The view from the bed: You're up so high it looks like the ocean is rising up into the sky to meet your view while you're lying in bed. So great. So happy.
- The ants: Heikki anticipated the little fire ants hanging around and stocked our place with a vinegar spray to take care of it...very thoughtful.
Hope to return again someday. It was heavenly.
Wonderful in every way!
Every detail of this rental is excellent. We shall return.
Absolutely stunning views. The owner has paid careful attention to detail making our stay great!
The property was a fun drive to get to with all kinds of curvy roads. We kept climbing and it paid off because the view is spectacular! I'm typing this review from the back deck overlooking miles and miles of coastline. The owner has a well-stocked apartment with an entertaining informational booklet spelling out restaurants, activities, etc....All in all, a great place to stay. We would come back here in a heartbeat when visiting Malibu.
Had a wonderful stay!
My fiancé and I spent a couple nights at Heikki's lovely apartment. Even though we got caught up in a bit of "June Gloom" in the mornings we still marveled over the magnificence of the view each day. The photos don't do the space justice. Peaceful, clean, lovely decor, centrally located in Malibu, comfy bed, and a charming host. What more could you ask for?
We will *definitely* be back. Thanks Heikki for making our stay so pleasant.
Best,
Dara and Jason
Beautiful location, wonderful stay!
Great location with beautiful views! Everything you can think of is provided for you, Heikki was a great host! Would definitely visit again.
Incredible view and contemporary accomodation
We had a lovely pre-honeymoon weekend in Malibu at this property. The view says it all - we enjoyed drinking wine and reading books on the lovely ocean view patio. Plus, Heikki is great to work with and had the unit well appointed with supplies, snacks etc. Great spot!
Map
The apartment is on a hill (750ft elevation) above Zuma Beach and Point Dume, with a 180 degree view of the ocean. Within 5 miles you have some 10 different beaches to explore.
There are gorgeous hiking trails around you in the Santa Monica mountains (formally Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area), the closest one, Zuma Ridge Trail, is half a mile away.
Photos
Rates & Availability
- Available
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $60 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $75 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $60 |
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