5949 Ramirez Canyon Road, Malibu, California 90265

The perfect Malibu getaway, Petit Chateau des Bois is a single-level garden guesthouse with bright, spacious interiors updated for superb comfort and relaxed indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Gated and very private, life at the chateau revolves around a large, open great room with vaulted, trussed ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, ample seating, and a storage loft. This lovely space, with multiple sets of garden-facing windows, adjoins the beautifully updated kitchen, which has a waterfall-style island with bar seating, dramatic under-cabinet lighting, abundant storage space, and top-quality appliances. The all-marble spa-style bath is immaculate and charming, with a freestanding tub. The bedroom has high, trussed ceilings and wide sliding glass doors that open to a wraparound patio and lawn for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. The property is equipped with air conditioning, DoorBird system, parking, and a backyard shed with laundry and storage space. An occasional creek sits on the property line. This is an ideal escape, close to Point Dume, beaches, and miles of trails for hiking and riding.