Fantastic place to stay to enjoy the unique and beautiful Topanga surroundings and spectacular, world class hiking and biking. It is in the canyon and up a winding mountain road, but that is what Topanga is all about. It's also pretty convenient to Malibu and the West Valley as long as you are not traveling during rush hour. The place itself is beautifully furnished and decorated--Matt is a ceramic tile designer and artist, and the tile work is beautiful.