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A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Pool
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Westlake Village, CA
  • Civic Arts Plaza
    5 min drive
  • Gardens of The World
    6 min drive
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    18 min drive
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    70 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.

The Secluded Oasis Estate features a huge pool and spa, complete with a BBQ and outdoor fire-pit - enjoy the view on the backyard hillside deck. A long gated driveway with ample parking leads to this stunning 4.5 bedroom/3 bath home. Large Master Suite includes a fireplace, private deck, and a huge master bath with a huge shower and tub with a view. Westlake Village offers a beautiful lake with lakeside dining, shopping, and walking. Property backs up to the best mountain biking trails in SoCal. 12 minutes from Malibu, 40 min from Santa Barbara and Hollywood. Only minutes away from golf courses, world-class spas & shopping.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Civic Arts Plaza. Features include 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes by car from Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and 5 minutes from Civic Arts Plaza
A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Karen Bain

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: pool is not fenced

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: please inquire regarding additional rates
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded Hills House
Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded Hills
Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded Hills House
Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded Hills House
Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded Hills
A Writer's Hideaway Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite
A Writer's Hideaway Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite.
Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Home Secluded in the Hills

A Writer's Hideaway and Private Escape for the Hollywood Elite. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kimberly o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in beautiful location!
Beautiful house with all amenities exactly as described! Bonus was the absolute privacy and location to public space for hiking. Karen was a very responsive and te
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
We are seven women who went through school together begging in kindergarten and culminating with our high school graduation. We all celebrated our eightieth birthdays this year and gathered to celebrate and catchup on each others lives. We found the house exceeded our expectations in all ways. It was very clean and well stocked and we had everything we needed. Thank you Karen for making our stay so perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most AMAZING Wedding Week Stay
From the minute I booked Karen's beautiful home it's been the best VRBO experience our family has ever had. Karen is a true hostess. From making sure we had everything we needed in the home for our 2 year old grandson to recommending a florist for our rehearsal dinner to recommending restaurants and hikes in the area, she was a pro. We couldn't have asked for a better concierge. Her home though was perfect. Everything was spotless and in perfect order. From the binder she provides with all of the instructions for outdoor lighting, spa and pool, to the amenities this home offers, it was the perfect family home with so much to offer. I can only attest to the master bed but it was SOOO comfortable. I heard all of the beds were. The pool, spa, fire pit, outdoor seating, outdoor bar, ping pong, corn hole and every board game imaginable this property is perfection for a family reunion. Ours was for our sons wedding week and AMAZING. I almost hate giving it such rave reviews as it will probably be booked solid and we'll never get a chance to use it again. You can't go wrong with this home. Your family and guests will LOVE IT! Thank you Karen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful home with a fabulous outdoor space. Very comfortable. Close to everything. Home was well stocked, and the host was very responsive and friendly. We enjoyed everything about this home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience! 5 stars!
we had a fabulous time during our stay in this location in Westlake. Home is beautiful and clean, and fully equipped with anything you need for your stay. It is located in a very private, quiet, and beautiful neighborhood. The amenities are incredible. My family had a great time in the pool and enjoyed the spacious backyard. The host is amazing. She is available any time, and communicated with us and checked in with us. I would recommend this location and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family holiday in 1000 Oaks
My family and I have just finished an incredible trip around California. We ended with a four day stay in this wonderful villa in 1000 Oaks, our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer. The house is immaculate and very luxurious. Karen is a fantastic host, she was always quick to reply to any questions we had and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The garden was a big hit with the whole family, the pool is huge and the kids loved all the pool toys that Karen very kindly provided. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub in the evening looking out over the beautiful California hills that surround the garden. The house itself is very spacious, beautifully decorated, very clean and with lots of little touches that made it feel like a home from home. The house is perfectly placed to explore LA and is a relaxing haven to return to after a busy day sightseeing. I really can’t fault this property and would recommend it in a heartbeat. If we return to California we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
The house was beautiful- even better than the description and so many extra little touches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M., Woodway, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding at Los Robles
Very close to venue…perfect for the wedding location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., MCMURRAY PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for Daughter's Simi Valley Wedding
This house was perfect in every way. The location was perfect, the outside area is spectacular and the house itself was comfortable with plenty of room and amenities. We have stayed in multiple VRBO homes and we always look for a Premiere Host. All are very good but no one has ever been as responsive, helpful and engaging as Karen. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thousand Oaks in December
Home was beautiful, Karen even had lights up for the holidays! The property has all the amenities you could ask for, inside and out. The backyard is beautiful!!! We had a wonderful time and will hope to book another date here soon. Thank you Karen for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Stay, Host with an Outdoor Oasis!
Just Awesome! My husband and I traveled to the area with our parents for a long weekend to cheer on our daughter and her soccer team. Karen's house was the perfect spot for us. Kitchen was well stocked with all needed utensils. Each couple had their own bathroom, and living and dining areas were roomy and spacious. We had multiple family members who live in the area, who joined us for dinner and the indoor table space easily accommodated>10 for a celebration dinner after my daughter's team won. The outdoor space was and is amazing!The backyard backs up to open space and the space is calming and gorgeous. We used the multiple outdoor seating areas throughout the day, including the fire pit and the elevated porch area. The ping pong table, cornhole and yard axe throwing games were a great complement to the space. While the wind did not comply with us using the pool, it was clean and sparkling. Karen was an awesome host. She was prompt to answer questions and sent check-in and house information prior to arrival. She left us a welcome bottle of wine and even left directions to our soccer site. The extra thought Karen put into our stay was just above expectations. If we ever back out to the area with a group, will definitely look to rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples weekend
4 couples stayed at the house for a wedding we attended in Malibu. The house was perfect! Spacious, clean, and had great amenities! Helpful host made our stay comfortable and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Wedding Weekend
The property was the perfect home to gather our family for our son's wedding weekend. We hosted a Welcome dinner for the close family and friends in the beautiful backyard. Karen is an outstanding host who went above and beyond. She made the overall experience amazing. Thank you so much for the beautiful memories
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond our Imagination
Absolutely lovely house and beautiful property. We had a wonderful time. We were able to host a small rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding; and the backyard was absolutely perfect for it. There was something for everyone to do in the spacious grounds. The host was very accommodating and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We look forward to coming back to stay at this house again. Just simply lovely. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding guests
I live locally in the area and my family was coming in for the wedding of my daughter. This property was perfect for my family property manager very responsive to questions. Stay was flawless would do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet- Close to LosAngeles
Wow, we were amazed with the property and the ease of communication. We had a great time at what feels like your own private resort. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise 70th Birthday Celebration
Property was amazing. House beautifully appointed and comfortable. Grounds well groomed and so enjoyable. How to directions clear and easy to follow. Neighborhood peaceful. Close proximity to many amenities. We'd definitely book again for another occasion and highly recommend to everyone and all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini resort
Property was absolutely perfect...it was like our own mini resort. There was something for everyone. Karen was a great host answering all our questions right away. She went above and beyond in making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property and Host!
Our son was getting married near by and we were even able to host a small rehearsal dinner in the back yard. The house and property are stunning. Very comfortable for our family to spread out. The yard, with pool, is amazing and extremely welcome during the recent heat wave. Very well stocked home. Karen was available and attentive months before we checked in and we only had one request during our stay and she took care of it within 10 minutes. I almost hate to rave about it because that will make it even harder to get in to when we want to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

reem b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
We had a great experience with this property! The inside was clean and had lots of space. We spent a majority of our time in the backyard which was amazing! Looks exactly like the pictures. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
Karen is the ultimate host! This property exceeded our expectations! Karen's attention to detail and care in making this house feel like home did not go unnoticed! From the comfortable beds and the well stocked kitchen (even had skewers for roasting marshmallows in the fire pit), to the attractive interior and GORGEOUS backyard space, Karen left nothing unattended to. We felt at home here. Its simply a lovely property! Book it now!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing VRBO
Property exceeded our expectation. Backyard amenities, pool, fire pit, patio area, outside BBQ, ping pong, corn hole and water toys were great. All bedrooms had access to their own bathroom. Called Property Owner on one occasion for a small issue and she immediately responded with a quick fix. Great location: close to restaurants, beach and trailheads for hiking and mountain biking. Perfect getaway with our family!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls’ Getaway
Had a great time staying here with a group of friends! The house was spacious and comfortable with everything we needed for leisure and entertainment. The beautiful and serene backyard was such a highlight! Would definitely recommend for an LA weekend getaway. The host was gracious and responsive and we’re so grateful we could be her guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Staycation Part 2
My family and I visited this property as a part 2 of a family "staycation" for my birthday. We had a wonderful time. The pool and backyard are amazing. Don't forget to use the fire pit at night, roast some marshmallows, and look at the stars. The house itself was also nice and comfortable. Karen is the best and communication with her was seamless. We plan to visit again. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful locale for extended family to visit and swim together!
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021