Ever become distracted/inspired/intrigued by the Monterey homes in HBO’s hit drama Big Little Lies (based on the bestseller by Liane Moriarty)? If you’re a design freak like moi, you may also be pushing the pause button to more closely inspect the interiors where characters Madeline, Celeste, Renata, Jane, and Bonnie interact. Like their occupants, the style of these homes varies significantly, reflecting a diverse range of sensibilities. Today’s virtual tour of Madeline Mackenzie’s sprawling beachfront house brings you the inside scoop. And if you care to spring for a few grand per night, it’s yours to rent. Yep. Big Little Lies: Madeline’s Beach House Photos [It’s in Malibu, Not Monterey!] reveals we’ll travel to Malibu, not Monterey to find this character’s very real traditional style oceanfront home.
Big Little Lies: Madeline’s Beach House Photos [It’s in Malibu, Not Monterey!]
Photography courtesy of Malibu Luxury Vacation Homes
Architectural style: Cape Cod.
Address: 30760 Broach Beach Road, Malibu
Stay here: The luxurious beachfront property will set you back $3-5,000 per night and sleeps 12 with its 7 bedrooms and 8 baths.
Madeline Mackenzie’s Beach House in Big Little Lies
What’s all the fuss about this show anyway? For me, it’s about strong writing and acting as well as dreamy beachy backdrops. Vogue nails it, saying “It feels like CSI meets The Real Housewives and Million Dollar Listing, only better.”
Peachy Beachy style: Barefoot chic loveliness shines from an 80-foot wide stretch of beachfront on Malibu’s most exclusive beach.
Master Suite bonus points: Two master suites – both boast decks – one has a fireplace, and the other has a jacuzzi.
What you’re paying for: Savor the sound of white capped waves from every bedroom.There are six in the 6,000 square-foot main house. There’s also a detached guest house (950 suare feet) with a full kitchen.
Cape Cod Beach House Kitchen in Big Little Lies
Sprawling chef’s kitchen: The kitchen boasts three ovens, two dishwashers, and Viking appliances as well as a breakfast bar which is open to a spacious dining area with an ocean view.
Enjoy the views: Plenty of places to dine alfresco on the deck or barbecue in the beach area’s private backyard.
Step Inside Madeline’s Seaside Mansion With Meryl!
In case you care to get a taste of the series and Meryl Streep, this clip from HBO may enlighten. Even if you’re not a fan, you may want to get a glimpse of Madeline’s (Reese Witherspoon) beach house…
Cape Cod Kitchen Dining Area With Ocean View
Other claims to fame: It’s possible you recognize this home from other television shows since it was featured in Hannah Montana and Diagnosis Murder.
Spacious White Chef’s Kitchen With Spectacular Skylight
Classic backdrop and square footage means this home is in demand for photo shoots: You may have also glimpsed this spacious home in some of your favorite sources for decor including Pottery Barn and Frontgate.
Traditional Style Beadboard Ceiling & Wood Paneling
Wood Beams & Lofty Ceiling Height
The look the set decorator aimed for in Madeline’s beach house: Amy Wells told AD she was going for “a ‘beachy Martha Stewart’ look…plenty of blue and white dishes and a taupe velvet sofa from Sisco home to dress the property.”
Luxurious Classic White Bathroom
Barefoot Chic Downstairs Beach House Bedroom With Fireplace
Turquoise Decor Accents
Where the set designer for Big Little Lies shops: House Beautiful revealed that Amy Wells hits every HomeGoods in the area to score decor for the interiors on the show!
Amazing Ocean Views
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Barefoot Chic Beachy Decor in the Spirit of BLL
I have these plates in the “stone” color, but I’m crushing on the turquoise:
Ready for a bit more beachy decor inspiration? Check out Grace & Frankie’s beach house and that unforgettable Hamptons kitchen in the seaside mansion from Something’s Gotta Give.
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I’m such a fan of Big Little Lies. Leave it to you Michele to find the starring house for rent! You are such a genius when it comes to sourcing everything under the sun! Thanks for the home tour! LOVE IT!
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Hahaha – I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m ready for Malibu about now and thoroughly OVER this awful weather in Northern Illinois. Where is my Monterey girl gang?