Overlooking the pristine (and private) Livingstone Beach, this charming oceanfront home boasts an unbeatable location. With its coastal mountains, unspoiled coves, sweeps of golden sand and legendary surfing, Malibu has long been a favoured celebrity haunt, and you can see why. From the moment you step through the front door, your gaze is immediately drawn to that unbroken view out over the mighty Pacific Ocean, so why hang art on the walls when it's competing with the best Mother Nature has to offer? On the other hand, suppose you can bring yourself to tear your eyes away and appreciate the little details. In that case, there are two floors with stunning marble worktops and natural wooden cabinets in the kitchens, stylish mid-century furniture in the living areas and beautiful, sculpted chairs around the dining table. The bedrooms are set back from the beach and equipped with large, comfortable beds and decorated in soothing tones. But, in our opinion, the undoubted stars of the show are the gorgeous seafront decks, where you can check the surf before paddling out. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of jumping pods of dolphins and breaching whales that call Malibu home.

Additional fees

• While pets are welcome to join you during your stay, you'll be charged an extra cleaning fee of $995

• Your host may be able to accommodate an earlier check-in time and later check-out time for an additional fee of $250

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.