This is my third trip to The Black Lodge -- suffice it to say, I love it. It's the perfect place to curl up with a book, your journal, a mug of tea, your tarot deck, and your daydreams. It truly transports you to another place and time. It feels absolutely magical. I can't wait to go back for a fourth time and soak in the magnificent copper tub again.
For purposes of expectations management, you should think of this as glamping rather than staying in a house or a cabin. The walls are thin, bring your headphones and/or earplugs. On all three occasions I've visited, there has been noise -- it's quiet in the canyon, and sound carries, so this is normal. You can hear the other guests at the site if they are laughing, playing music, or speaking more loudly than a murmur. You can hear coyotes howl and dogs barking. You can hear motorcycles ripping down Topanga Canyon Boulevard and cars pulling into their parking spots. You can hear the cleaning crew and other onsite staff. You can hear construction work and leaf blowers from other homes in the area. But you can also hear birdsong and the wind in the trees and the frogs croaking and owls hooting. So just know going in that you are out in the world, without soundproofing, and plan accordingly.