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Luxury group travel has grown… but the way it is hosted has not kept up.
It is not enough anymore to host larger groups. This is especially true for people shaping luxury travel today. These groups include high-net-worth families, executives, and private groups traveling together.

What these groups are ultimately seeking is not simply space but ease. The ability to spend time together without managing the experience itself. To share moments when they choose and retreat into privacy when they need, without compromise.

Yet too often, the opposite happens. Schedules need to line up. Logistics can take over. The environment needs steady adjustment, whether it is room layouts, shared spaces, or fixed service structures. What should feel effortless turns something into something that requires management. Even in luxury, someone ends up coordinating. Planning doesn’t end at booking. It continues throughout the stay, quietly taking time away from the experience itself.

At this level, that is no longer the expectation. Luxury, for a group, means arriving into a space where everything is already in place. Where movement feels natural, time flows smoothly, and nothing needs managing because it was already anticipated.

Where Group Travel Travels Without Friction

Before selecting the right residence, it is important to understand what allows group travel to actually work. At a high level, every seamless group experience is built on a few core elements:

- Privacy Without Isolation
  Groups want to be together, but not constantly. The right environment allows guests to gather when they choose while maintaining the ability to retreat into their own space. This balance between connection and privacy is what makes longer stays feel natural rather than overwhelming.

- Around-the-Clock Support
  Luxury does not operate on a schedule. Unlike hotels with fixed systems, group travel requires total flexibility. A dedicated 24/7 concierge ensures every request—planned or spontaneous—is handled without disruption. Reservations, transportation, and last-minute changes are managed discreetly in the background so nothing feels delayed or out of reach.

- A True Luxury Experience
  Luxury is defined by how well the experience adapts to the people within it. From private chefs and wellness services to bespoke moments within the residence, every detail should feel considered and personal. It is never standardized or repetitive, but rather aligned with how each guest chooses to live.

Our Top 3 Picks for Group Stays

Each of these homes balances scale with warmth, offering flexible spaces for both formal gatherings and relaxed retreats where guests can come together with ease or step away into privacy when needed.

1. The Bel Air Crest Estate

12 Guests | 6 Bedrooms | 10 Bathrooms

Bel Air Crest is a statement estate set in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious hillside enclaves, offering rare privacy, scale, and presence. A secured gate and long private drive create an impressive arrival, with parking for up to 10 vehicles plus a four car garage.

The outdoor grounds feel resort level, featuring a waterfall pool, jacuzzi, fire feature, terraces, a full lounge and BBQ pavilion and an extraordinary private orchard with over 800 fruit trees.

Inside, the home includes six ensuite suites, an elevator, a screening ready media room, a wine cellar with kitchenette, and a chef caliber marble kitchen built for hosting. With a gym, sauna, smart home controls, and multiple entertaining spaces, Bel Air Crest is designed for stays that require both comfort and discretion.

2. Malibu Beach Oasis

12 Guests | 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms

This Malibu residence offers six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, arranged around a layout that balances privacy with shared living. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens to the Pacific, while the main living areas extend seamlessly onto a pool terrace designed for both quiet moments and time spent together.
Inside, a private cinema, gym, sauna, and detached casita provide space to step away when needed. The home moves easily between connection and retreat, allowing the group to settle into a rhythm that feels natural from day to evening.

3. Zen Estate

10 Guests | 5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms

Zen Estate lives up to its name: a calm, single-level retreat designed for rest and quiet connection. The open kitchen and dining areas flow into a pool framed by cabanas and fire pits, while a meditation garden offers a more secluded space to step away.

The Elite Touch

No two groups move the same. The right residence is only a part of the experience. At Elite Luxury Homes, we design every stay with a vast understanding of you and your group travels. We believe that great hospitality is about removing what gets in your way.

Our aim is simple: to let you enjoy the moment.

Malibu carries an irresistible attraction few destinations can match. It’s more than a name; it’s a lifestyle. Along 27 miles of Pacific coastline, pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and winding roads unfold beside some of the most coveted homes in the world. For decades, it’s drawn celebrities, creatives, entrepreneurs, and global tastemakers, all seeking the same three things: privacy, natural beauty, and prestige.

Even as luxury travel evolves, Malibu’s relevance has only grown. During the pandemic, travelers moved away from crowded hotels and leaned into luxury home rentals, secluded spaces where beauty, comfort, and control could coexist. That shift didn’t fade; it changed the future of luxury getaways. Today, Malibu luxury rentals continue to lead with style and substance.

1. Malibu Beach Oasis: Where Unrivaled Ocean Views Await

Malibu Beach Oasis captures Malibu’s essence: a connection to the sea, vast ocean views, and true serenity. This estate is perched above a hidden beach yet close to the waves, protected by beautiful landscaping and private gates. It is the ideal retreat where you wake up to the sea breeze and sip wine poolside at golden hour.

2. Latigo View: Where Architecture Meets the Horizon

Latigo View sits high above the coastline with front-row seats to Malibu’s legendary sunsets. Its clean architecture lets the landscape take center stage. Glass walls, infinity edge pools, and wide decks make the Pacific feel like your private view, perfect for inspiration and quiet escape. This is Malibu at its peak.

3. Selfridge Estate Malibu: A Private Coastal Haven

On 1.7 gated acres in Point Dume, Selfridge Estate is a private residence designed for scale and effortless living. Its expansive interiors feature warm natural finishes and an indoor-outdoor flow that feels both inviting and relaxing. The panoramic views, manicured grounds, and resort-style amenities make it ideal for extended stays and group gatherings.

4. Malibu Merritt Estate:Private Ocean Horizons at Dawn

Perched above Malibu’s coastline, this Mediterranean estate, Malibu Merritt Estate blends elegant design, utter privacy, and sweeping ocean horizons.

Its secluded compound features a grand motor court, central courtyard, and resort pool shimmering over Pacific canyons. Vaulted beamed ceilings frame stone arches and glass walls. Wake in the primary suite to a private ocean panorama, just minutes from beaches.

5. Chateau Serra Malibu: European Elegance, Malibu Soul

Chateau Serra Malibu blends Parisian elegance with California coastal living. With eight bedrooms, expansive interiors, French-inspired gardens, poolside afternoons, and alfresco dinners, it feels like your own private boutique hotel. This home is ideal for large groups seeking a top Malibu vacation rental.

6. Murphy Crest Oceanview Estate: The Ultimate Private Hideaway

This hilltop estate delivers stunning 360-degree views of the ocean, mountains, and city lights. Expansive terraces and open layouts invite indoor-outdoor days. Murphy Crest offers total privacy. You’re near it all, but worlds away from crowds.

While other high-end destinations fade, Malibu’s appeal endures. Surfboards sit beside supercars, yoga mats line infinity pools, and sunsets feel made for you. Close to LA’s vibrant culture yet far from the chaos, it delivers what luxury travelers crave: privacy, beauty, and quiet sophistication.

Explore our collection of luxury homes in Malibu to find the perfect home base.