We have lived here twice: from 1996-2000, and from 2011-2013. We moved out when we recently bought a new house.
Malibu is a wonderful place to live!!! The staff here will treat you like family; just be a good resident. Every maintenance request we had was addressed either same day or next day. The apartments are VERY well insulated against sound from neighboring apartments, at least relative to everything else in the market. They also have a surprising amount of room. The apartment buildings, overall, are VERY well built, and hearken back to an age where people actually BUILT SOMETHING TO LAST WELL.
Pool is always kept clean, neighbors are (for the most part) considerate. The staff do not long tolerate those who are not (hence the whole be a good resident thing). The grounds are clean and spacious (more than enough room for children to play), and play equipment is available for children. I personally liked sitting on my couch with my daughter and watching the squirrels and birds at play in the trees through the HUGE living room window (we had a 2 bedroom).
I cannot put into words just how much this place means to me and my children.
Malibu is probably the only place in my life I have ever truly felt was home .
BTW, this is the Malibu Apts. at 8003 Benaroya Ln. The address given is 8048(?) Don't know if there is another such Malibu, but the one at 8003 is the one I am talking about. Accept no substitutions.