The house is pleasant enough, and would be ideal for a small group or two couples. While it is surrounded by canyon, it also has a direct view of the 101 freeway, and when you are outside on the deck, that is what you notice, not "nature". I've stayed in many homes in the hills, and this one does not have the magic I've come to expect from this part of the city. All that said, the host is extremely responsive and easy to communicate with, and this is a good option if the location works for your trip.