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California · Los Angeles County
Malibu
Malibu
vacation rentals
Explore privately owned Malibu vacation rentals, professionally managed with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
124 homes listed
69 beachfront
Up to 8 bedrooms
Sleeps up to 24
124Homes listed
69Beachfront
100Houses & villas
24Condos
About Malibu vacation rentals
Choosing a vacation rental in Malibu
Emerald Kite currently represents 124 professionally managed Malibu vacation rentals. The collection includes houses, villas and condos, including layouts with up to 8 bedrooms, homes sleeping up to 24 guests and 69 beachfront options. Each property is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company responsible for guest support during the stay.
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful vacation destination, Malibu, California. Come enjoy our year round exceptional climate, extraordinary activities, and a topography and beauty unmatched anywhere in the world. Presenting our extensive portfolio of exceptional Malibu vacation villas & condos. We look forward to welcoming you to one of the finest vacation destinations in the Golden State.
Beachfront
Villas & houses
Condos
Pet-friendly
Your destination specialist
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Aimee looks after Malibu for Emerald Kite. Lines are open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST.
Find the right fit
Explore Malibu vacation rentals by size & style
Start with the space your group needs, then use the available property and experience links to narrow the collection. Each direct link opens matching Malibu vacation rentals, with the closest bedroom and guest-capacity matches shown first.
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Featured Malibu vacation rentals
Compare a rotating selection of professionally managed houses, villas and condos in Malibu. Each card shows bedrooms, bathrooms, sleeping capacity and a starting rate where one has been supplied.
Around Malibu
Ways to spend the week
Eating in Malibu
Come to Malibu and enjoy fine gourmet dining options or more local, laid back Malibu cuisine options.
Shopping in Malibu
Your local, Malibu agent will be delighted to provide information on the local shopping available in and around Malibu.
Good to know
Planning your trip to Malibu
Getting around Malibu
Contact our Malibu Agent destination agent for advice as to the closest major airport to Malibu.
House or condo?
Of the homes represented here, 100 are houses and 24 are condos. A private house may offer more outdoor space and separation between generations; a condo may offer a convenient position or shared amenities.
Why book with us
Booking Malibu with Emerald Kite
Every home on this page is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company, with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.
- Privately owned homes, each represented by an established management company
- Vetted on location, quality, amenities and the manager’s responsiveness — and removed if that slips
- A destination specialist helps compare the homes that fit your trip
- Payment, cancellation and check-in terms supplied before you book
- Villa Specialists available by phone
- A complimentary concierge service for dining, activities and directions
Good to know
Malibu vacation rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about choosing and booking a professionally managed stay in Malibu.
Are these Malibu homes professionally managed?
Yes. Every home is privately owned but represented by an established property-management company responsible for cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins the portfolio it is assessed on location, the quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.
Can we bring a dog?
It varies by property rather than by destination. Ask your agent to identify homes that currently accept pets, then confirm the type, number and size limits before booking. Property rules, including smoking policies, are supplied for the individual home.
How is my payment protected?
Payment schedules, cancellation terms and any protections vary by property manager and destination. Your agent will identify the contracting property manager and provide the applicable rental agreement and payment terms for review before you book.
What do Platinum, Gold and Silver mean on a listing?
They are our own rankings and they describe the interior furnishings only - not the price, the view or the location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one in a better position. Rankings move up when a home is upgraded and down when it has not been refreshed in a while.
How much does a rental cost, and when do we check in?
Where a manager has supplied a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request because they change with season and length of stay. Check-in and checkout times vary by property and manager, and your agent will confirm both for the home you choose.
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