We stayed at Nicholas' place the weekend before Valentine's Day. I suprised my fiance with a romantic getaway, and this place didn't disappoint! We flew into LAX, it was about a 30 minute drive to the house. (Most of that is up the mountain/canyon). There are four ways to get up/down the canyon, HWY 27 is the most traveled and easiest on the tummy if highest isn't your thing (def. come up HWY 27 at least one night, so you can see LA lit up from the clouds). I suggested taking Stunt road at least one time too, if you can handle the views!!! The roads are narrow, just be mindful and you'll be fine! You will lose service, so download the directions before you head up. You might also want to grab some groceries before you head up, its 25 minutes up and down. The main house overlooks the ocean, canyon, and city. The views are remarkable. Nichola's was easy to communicate with, and had such a great energy about him. Check in was a breeze. The apartment is located in the rear of the main home, the minute you walk down the drive-way its like your transported to a romantic oasis. Again, the views!! The guest apartment was more than we could ever have anticipated. From the Moroccan rug, to the art work ( I assume was that of his wife), to the perfectly crafted European bathroom -- the home was so, so, so NICE! The bed and linens were so cozy. The TV was big, and had plenty of options. There was a book shelf with GREAT reads, and a quaint dining room table that overlooked the ocean. The kitchen has EVERYTHING you need, and then some. The bathroom shower.... Idk if its the tile, the windows, or the heating system but that shower was enough to make you come back again! The views were to die for, the style of the apartment was beautiful. The house has an energy about it that will forever live with us. We had no issues with privacy, or with sharing the mutual space (the drive, washroom, and patio area). Nicholas, thank you for sharing your home with us. It was a pleasure meeting you, and hearing the history of your house. Cheers!