The location of this property is excellent, right on the beach as advertised, which made it very convenient. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with the overall cleanliness and condition of the property .Upon arrival, the floors were noticeably dirty, with visible dust and sand. Our feet turned black quickly when walking around, requiring frequent washing throughout our stay. We even had to vacuum ourselves, which we’ve never needed to do at other vacation rentals. Although we contacted the owner and a cleaner was sent, the floors were never properly mopped, so the issue continued.The couch was in poor condition, with multiple stains and a noticeable unpleasant odor. Several other details further contributed to the feeling that the property was not well-maintained for the price: a heavily worn and tarnished welcome mat at the front door, sun-damaged and dirty cushions on the balcony chairs, plates with crusted food residue left in the cupboards, visible fingerprints on the glassware and doors, only three bath towels provided, and a foaming hand soap dispenser filled with regular liquid soap that didn’t dispense properly. The unit feels like it needs a thorough deep cleaning and some general TLC, particularly with the furnishings and small details.While the beachfront access is a strong plus, at resort-level pricing, we expected much higher standards of cleanliness and maintenance. Maybe that’s the cost to stay in Malibu, but we expected more.