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Perched on the hills of Malibu with long views across the ocean, this home opens its doors to an exceptional stay in California. 

Surrounded by fruit orchards and lush gardens, it’s the kind of space that inspires a sense of freedom, ease and openness. And with infinite facets to discover, this is a wonderful place to experience the richness and beauty of life. Friends and families will love gathering here – the communal spaces are designed to enrich daily living with lightness and joy. And whether you’re relaxing by the pool, sitting around the table or enjoying a movie night, there’s an inspiring presence to this home that makes you want to stay. 

Days can be spent following the Pacific Coast Highway to the beautiful hiking trails and beaches of this coastline – Escondido Beach is only a four–minute drive away. And for a touch of retail therapy – Malibu Country Mart is only a ten–minute drive. 

The Blue Jasmine

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This newly renovated beach getaway is your ticket to a quintessential Malibu stay. Being newly furnished the home feels spic-and-span throughout, and the plentiful windows mean the interiors feel like an oasis of light during the day. Listen to the soothing sound of the waves lapping into the shore, with views out over the ocean from the living area. In the evening time, the blissful oak hot tub is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the beach. With so many beach amenities available for guests to use, you'll have free access to a 2-person kayak, a surfboard, 3 boogie boards, adult and kids life jackets and a stand-up paddleboard! All of that – plus there's an outdoor hot shower on the deck to rinse off in privacy following a day of water sports. Come sundown, drive down to the local shops and restaurants to sample the local cuisine, or rustle something up in the kitchen at home, if you'd rather a more quiet end to a fun-filled day in sunny Malibu. 

A Slice Of Heaven

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Experience beachside bliss with a stay in this Malibu home. Located on a private road, this is the perfect coastal retreat with endless ocean views, stylish rooms and plenty of space to socialise and stretch out. The main bedroom features a private balcony, while the loft bedroom can also be used as a home office and a gym. A private chef can be arranged for an additional fee and you’ll find plenty to explore in the surroundings. From here, it’s a short stroll to Malibu Country Mart and the nearest amenities, while beautiful hiking trails can also be found within easy reach. 

Ocean of Light

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Outdoor Fireplace / Firepit

Outdoor Kitchen

What a modern masterpiece this home is. The resort-style grounds include reflection pools and waterfalls, a 70-foot pool, a hot tub and an expansive lawn. There’s also a covered outdoor kitchen with built-in barbeque and seating, as well as balconies with beautiful ocean views. The accommodation is split between the main abode and a detached guest house. We love the primary suite with its fireplaces, walk-in closet, spa-style bath, and private balcony. The living room with its floor-to-ceiling glass doors and the home cinema and bar are great for entertaining as well. Location-wise, well that’s excellent too – it’s just steps away from Point Dume Village and this home has access to Riviera III, a private surf break and beach.

Point Dume Estate

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Set in Central Malibu, this sprawling abode offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and direct access to Escondido Beach. The main living space opens onto a deck for an alfresco tipple, and the sleek kitchen has everything you need for rustling up your favourite suppers. Those mixing business with pleasure during their stay will be pleased to know there is a home office here. If you fancy exploring, Santa Monica is a twenty-five-minute drive away. Just make sure you’re back in time for sunset – it’s a sight not to be missed.


Escondido Bliss

Heated Pool

Set back from Escondido Beach, this home sits on a 2.5-acre estate facing the Pacific Ocean. If the waterfront views don't win you over, the pool and tennis court surely will. But the outdoor fun doesn't end there. Up on the roof terrace, a summer kitchen makes barbecuing (and stargazing) easy. Head inside and you'll find a cinema room and home gym, plus a sumptuous main suite with its own office and marble bathroom. Hiring a car is a must here, but great access to the Pacific Coast Highway puts road trips on the cards.

Ocean on the Horizon

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Luxury Toiletries

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Outdoor Audio

The Beacon has everything you could ask for in a holiday retreat. The views alone are stunning, but that’s really only the start – we could also talk about the lawn, the kitchen, or the designer furniture. It’s a bit behind Malibu proper, so while you are isolated, that’s kind of the point. Having to drive to the shops is a small price to pay (particularly in a city like LA) for the splendid calm that is on offer here.


The Beacon

Free Parking

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a private Malibu enclave, this sophisticated yet inviting home combines streamlined modernist forms with laidback styling. Inside, it’s all glass, wood and pristine white paint. There’s a contemporary living area illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows and a sleek kitchen with everything you need for cooking up a storm. 

Upstairs, the sprawling main bedroom opens onto a private balcony where you can watch the sun rise over the water with an espresso in hand. When the temperature begins to rise, make a beeline for the zen-like garden and plunge into the pool. 

If you fancy a change of scenery, take the short walk to Escondido Beach for a spot of sunbathing on the sprawling stretch of sand. Or why not swap the coast for the city and head into Santa Monica? It’s a twenty-three-minute drive away. Watch dusk fall from the famous pier before tucking into tasty seafood in a Downtown restaurant. 

Soulful Sea

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Piano

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Baby Bath

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Umbrellas

Down a quiet and private road just off the Pacific Coast Highway, sits this mega home in a charming Malibu community. Fitted with antiques and family relics, not everyone will appreciate the dated decor, but we won't hold that against an otherwise winning home. Our favourite parts? Besides the two acres of private land, we're suckers for the Irish sauna, steam rooms, billiards and in-house cinema.

Malibu Tuscany Paradise

Pool / Snooker Table

Bicycles

Dew Drop combines relaxed West Coast living with the best of Cape Cod's design, for a beach-front home that is sure to put its guests at ease. Its position between Santa Barbara and Malibu means that it’s a little bit quieter than your standard California beach retreat, but the centre of Oxnard is still easy to reach. The gentle, nautical colour scheme perfectly matches the home's impressive views and provides a comfortable and homely space in a serene setting. Whether you want to make yourself at home in the living room and snuggle up with a great book or spend your time exploring the beach and its surroundings (Alfred provides beach chairs and body boards), Dew Drop has something for everyone. 

Dew Drop

Single-Level Home

This showstopper is here to attract the architectural fans — so don't tell us you haven't noticed the deconstructed minimalism and the statement furniture to go with it. Smoking Pixels is a treat for the eyes, filling every corner of the home, as well as its considerable exterior with something beautiful. If you choose this home, you'll be greeted by the sun as soon as you wake up. Make yourself a cup of coffee and sit in the perfectly manicured garden, then go for a swim in the saltwater pool and admire the symmetry of your holiday home. Keep relaxing or try out take the car out to Palm Springs or Indio. When you're back, get the fire pit going and wait for the stars to show, then retreat to the majestic lounge and watch a movie together with your loved ones. 

Smoking Pixels

This extraordinary property, designed by renowned architect David Rios, offers a truly unique experience situated in the picturesque Chino Canyon of Palm Springs. Immerse yourself in the exceptional tranquility and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from every corner of this remarkable estate. Relax by playing a game of mini put or take refreshing dips in the private pool while being captivated by the stunning landscape. The stylishly appointed interiors boast exquisite attention to detail and provide a delightful blend of comfort and sophistication. Indulge in the ultimate luxury and opulence throughout this one-of-a-kind retreat, where serenity meets elegance. Escape from the ordinary and discover an oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation - your perfect desert getaway awaits.

Desert Retreat

This luxurious Spanish-meets-Greek island style property provides a glamorous vacation for the discerning guest. Boasting spectacular views from the pool and uber high-end finishes, this celebrity-owned Palm Springs home offers an opulent and relaxing vibe. Lounge on the elegant deck furniture or take a dip in the refreshing pool while enjoying the view of surrounding mountains and tall swaying palm trees. This outdoor space also offers a fire pit and multiple alfresco dining spots, including a pergola with its own built-in grilling area. Indoors, relax in the bright living space with vaulted, beamed ceilings, unique curved windows, and luxury finishes. The luxurious open kitchen features sprawling island seating for 7, SMEG appliances, gas range, espresso machine, and Keurig. Sleeping quarters include a stunning primary suite with king bed and ensuite bath, another bedroom with queen bed and full en suite bathroom, a cozy guest bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bath, and a private casita with king bed and full bath. Enjoy peace and quiet on this palm-lined residential street in the popular Warm Sands neighborhood just half a mile from famous Palm Canyon Drive.

Rock Star

This chic home is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture, set just two blocks away from iconic Palm Canyon Drive. The effortlessly cool interiors give a nod to the past, with antique style patterned rugs, statement lighting and unique artworks on the walls. Outside, there's a glittering swimming pool, lined with bright white sun loungers and tangerine parasols, where you can take a dip with the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. If you fancy getting active, take a hike up to the peaks, or hop on the aerial tramway to avoid breaking a sweat – either way, you'll be treated to jaw-dropping views over Coachella Valley. Come home for a sundowner on the terrace, before stretching out on the curved green sofas with a classic Hollywood movie.

Craving California

Full of personalised little touches and less than ten minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this modern coastal cottage is an Instagrammer's dream. From the outside, it takes inspiration from industrial-style shipping containers, while inside the home's muted palette and minimalist design induces a peaceful serenity. A couple or solo traveller will find it delivers a faultless experience – from the brand-new, bespoke kitchen to an always-perfect temperature, thanks to the air conditioning. Although when the weather is mild, we recommend opening the French doors and allowing indoor and outdoor spaces to become one. Sit out on your private yard, sip your morning coffee and plan the day ahead. Hop on one of the beach cruisers and feel your feet in the sand in just a few minutes, then head to Coast Village Road for the best restaurants and a spot of shopping.

Pacific Shipping

Outdoor Bathtub

A hilltop cabin in a unique area of the desert, this place is nestled on its own between Pioneertown and Yucca Valley on what feels like the scenic drive through Joshua Tree National Park. The trees, rocks, and landscape just outside the doors are just as breathtaking as anything you would see in the park, except you have them all to yourself. 

There’s a wood-burning stove to keep you warm on those chill nights, while one of your musically talented friends can play a tune on the grand piano (though there’s also a Bluetooth sound system, for convenience). On the walls, you’ll find original art by the late Gerald Zeldin, and an interior so impressive it was featured in the NY Times fashion section. You can feel the history of this old mining cabin in the wood-beamed ceiling and clapboard (yet modern)  bathroom. Picture-frame windows let the sunlight stream into this boho-chic interior and let you gaze out over the endless desert before you.

This place is totally off-grid and once you’ve experienced the unique feeling of heating the outdoor hot tub with firewood as you gaze at the stars, there’s no going back.

Ranch Of The Rising Sun

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Pet Bowls

Surrounded by ten acres of stunning desert landscape in the Yucca Valley, this remarkable net-zero energy home really is the epitome of a secluded getaway. It’s been profiled in Dwell Magazine as well as on countless high-end websites, and you can immediately see why. With glass sliding doors in each room inviting you to step out into the wild beauty outside, there’s a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors making this home feel completely at one with the Mojave Desert. We love the balcony equipped with a sun chair – accessed via the master bedroom and living room – and the outdoor shower that will get any morning off to a refreshing start. Spend the day hiking around your sun-drenched house, taking in the majesty of the ancient junipers, weathered boulders, desert oaks and piñon pines, or hop in your car to visit Joshua Tree National Park, just a twenty-minute drive away. After a day of adventuring, come back home for drinks around the fire pit before firing up the barbecue for an alfresco feast. Then end the night with a soak in the hot tub while you watch the night sky turn into a blanket of shimmering stars. 

The Graham Residence

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There are several things that lift this Orange studio apartment above its peers. The elegant mid-century furnishings dotted throughout the space bring a touch of class, and the grey colour palette feels particularly en vogue. 

Come the summer months, there's a private balcony space surrounded by greenery where you can sit out and soak up the glorious Californian sunshine. But, perhaps best of all, there are communal facilities galore in the building, from a glistening swimming pool and hot tub to shared barbecue grills and lounge areas with plenty of space to knuckle down and work. Oh, and a well-equipped gym, too. 

While there's enough at the address to keep you distracted, there's also plenty to offer in the local neighbourhood. Highlights include the magic of Disneyland only ten minutes by car, sprawling Oak Canyon Park reachable in twenty, and the OC's surfside cities, all no more than twenty-five minutes away.

The New Black

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Settle into a relaxing pace of life at this stylish southwest-style home in California’s sunny Orange. With its wood floors, large windows and Navajo-inspired decor, you’ll instantly feel the laid-back Cali vibes here, especially with your private balcony to soak up some rays. With a dedicated desk space too, you’ll have no trouble catching up on work, but with countless shared facilities to enjoy within your building's grounds, we recommend less work and more play.

Head to the on-site gym for a morning workout or stake your claim on one of the outdoor bicycle machines before making a beeline for the shared pool. While away hours taking refreshing dips in its waters or bask under the sun on one of the countless deck chairs on the communal lawn. With shared lounge rooms boasting a pool table, shuffleboard, fireplaces and giant screens, as well as several courtyards inviting games of foosball and ping pong and alfresco barbecues, you’ll be entertained from dawn till dusk. 

Outside of your home, you’ve got plenty to see and do too – spend an afternoon swimming and surfing at Newport Beach (a fifteen-minute drive away) or explore the seaside resort city of Laguna Beach (a twenty-two-minute drive). You're also just a ten-minute drive from the magic of Disneyland, while Hollywood's bright lights can be reached in just under forty minutes by car. 


Southwest Señorita

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Live the jet-set lifestyle at this Palm Springs villa of grand entrances and epic proportions. On arrival you’ll discover an elegant Spanish colonial-style home, sprawling out luxuriously across one level. Slide open its French doors to reveal interiors worthy of a design magazine cover – vaulted ceilings, lofty bedrooms (each with their own bathroom and patio), and an achingly-cool living space that begs to be lounged around in. 

Carrying on outside, through magnificent gardens, you’ll discover a contemporary two-storey pool house that brings this place right into the 21st century, with one of the most well-equipped gyms we ever did see. But the star of the show has to be the pool and gardens. With 360-degree mountain vistas, soaring palm trees, lush lawns, and hummingbirds busy going about their day, there is no better place to be. Start the day with a few lengths in the pool and soak in the spa, before settling down on one of the many sun decks to catch some rays. 

When it’s time to rustle up a meal, fire up the barbecue in the impressive outdoor dining area, while friends gather around the fire pit. Or let a private chef take over in the gourmet kitchen, complete with a wine fridge and built-in coffee maker to cover off all the essentials. And should you be tempted to stray from this desert retreat, you’ll find downtown Palm Springs a mere fifteen minutes drive away. Though why you’d ever want to leave is anyone’s guess.

The Grand Entrance

For a truly relaxing vacation, take a step back in history and enjoy the simpler things in life with a stay in this cosy cabin. It welcomes four guests looking to spend a few days appreciating crackling fires, home-cooked meals and all that nature has to offer in this breathtaking part of California. Neatly tucked into the edge of Sugarloaf, you'll find yourself amongst the stunning scenery of the San Bernadino Mountains, its magnificent hiking trails, abundance of wildlife, and just a short way from the beautiful, fish-filled Big Bear Lake. Still, you'll also be close to the shops, restaurants and bars in the town of Sugarloaf. So, if you're after an escape to nature without having to give up on great local amenities, then The Log Cab-Inn is an excellent choice.

The Log Cab-Inn

In the centre of downtown Paso Robles, this stylish apartment puts you close to shops, restaurants and, of course, wine tasting rooms. The hills around Paso are filled with California’s best wineries where Zinfandel and Petit Sirah grapes grow plump on the vine. Indulge in a warming Pinot Noir in the living room, where faux fur cushions invite you to cosy up on the mid-century-style sofa. The sleek, black kitchen has everything you need, including plenty of room for a few bottles of Chardonnay in the big American-style fridge. If you want to switch it up a bit the cute bar trolley is set with everything needed to mix up a few Martinis and when sleep beckons, the huge king-size bed in the master bedroom awaits.

The Viticulturalist

Located in buzzing Orange, this stylish apartment has everything you'll need for a comfortable stay right at your fingertips. Not only are you surrounded by shopping centres and restaurants, but the building has tons of swoon-worthy amenities, too. Break a sweat in the 24-hour fitness centre, spend lazy afternoons lounging in the cabanas by the resort-style pool, enjoy an evening soak in the hot tub before warming up by the outdoor firepit or challenge someone to a game of billiards in the communal lounge. 

Barbecues, ping-pong tables, business centres, even a 24/7 coffee bar – this place has it all, and the apartment itself isn't too shabby, either. There's a relaxed vibe inside with shades of bright whites and cool blues, making it the perfect respite from a day in the California sunshine. When you're in the mood to cook, the kitchen is stocked with cutlery and cookware to make self-catering easy – just pull up a stool and enjoy a meal around the breakfast bar. We also love the private balcony, which is a sweet spot to nurse your morning coffee before heading out for the day. Speaking of exploring, this is a great locale for day trips – Disneyland is a ten-minute drive, Newport Beach is reachable in twenty minutes and downtown LA is only a half-hour by car.

Hey There Blue Skies

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Early / Late Check-Out Available

Fenced Garden

Go to bed after watching the spectacular sunset over the Pacific and wake up to the sound of the crashing waves at this jaw-dropping beachfront home in the surfside city of San Clemente. 

Contemporary coastal cool is the order of the day, with plenty of light wood, fresh blue furnishings and pristine white walls, all accentuated by the sunlight that pours in 342 days a year through large windows and retractable glass doors that look out over the ocean.

There's plenty of space for all the family, with large open living spaces, a stunning modern kitchen with eye-catching quartz worktops, a dedicated games room with a billiards table, plus a lovely office to make the idea of working while on holiday a little more palatable. 

Sleeping arrangements are taken care of across five spacious bedrooms. A large loft room packed with games and a console allows you to leave the kids to it as you enjoy a glass of something cold out on the covered terrace, or lay out on a lounger on the promontory pointing out to sea.

If the call of the ocean proves too much, you won't have to walk far to access Lost Winds beach below. With consistent surf, volleyball courts, and the opportunity to jog or cycle along the 2.6-mile beach trail, there's plenty on offer here. However, seasoned surfers might want to check out nearby breaks including Trestles, T Street and San Onofre. Lowers (at Trestles beach) is the best of the bunch and the home of high performance surfing. Sometimes it's best just to sit back and marvel at the pros.

After a day of adrenaline-pumping activity, cooking may well be the last thing on your mind. Handily, San Clemente is home to a wide array of restaurants serving everything from American comfort food, farm-to-table fare and creative Mexican classics washed down with a mescal.


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