This is a different southern California experience, with the feel of a treehouse - high, quiet, rustic and surrounded by nature. Good hiking trails are less than a 10 minute walk. Appliances all worked great, beds were comfy and fully outfitted, and the wi-fi worked fine. Topanga is a small, interesting, funky community with art shows, a small outdoor theatre and nice cafes. Malibu and Santa Monica are short drives away through the scenic, twisting, Topanga Canyon. Thaddeus was very pleasant and responsive. My only caveat is to be somewhat cautious if your party includes older people or very young children, or anyone with mobility challenges - the inside spiral staircase is tight, and the outdoor stairs, both between floors and from the parking spot, are relatively steep and dark at night. I'm 65 and it didn't bother me at all - but not sure I'd want to do it if I was 10 years older or had a 4-year-old grandchild with me. If you don't have any mobility concerns you will thoroughly enjoy it.