Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Booking

How do I book?: Send an inquiry with your dates and the purpose of your booking. We confirm availability, terms and next steps with you directly.
Are payments taken on the site?: No. Nothing is charged through the site. Terms and payment are arranged with you directly once your inquiry is confirmed.
Is the exact address shared?: The exact address is shared once your inquiry is confirmed.
Can I see an estate before booking?: Yes. Choose Site Tour in the inquiry form and give us two preferred dates.

Can services be arranged?: Yes. Chefs, provisioning, housekeeping and other services can be arranged ahead of your stay. Mention what you need in your inquiry.

How is pricing set?: Events are quoted individually by date, guest count and use.
Are there quiet hours?: Our Malibu estates observe area quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM.

Which jurisdiction applies?: It depends on the estate. Some of our Malibu estates fall under unincorporated LA County rather than the City of Malibu. We confirm the jurisdiction for your estate when we confirm your dates.
Can we place a hold?: Send a production inquiry with your shoot dates and we will confirm availability and hold options directly.
Is there crew parking?: Parking varies by estate. Share your crew size and vehicle count in your inquiry and we will confirm the parking plan for your estate.

Do you manage estates for owners?: Yes. We own and care for luxury estates in Malibu ourselves, with the Apel A Team who are all but on call and our own maintenance and repair team. Start with List Your Home, or write to us directly.