It's hard to describe the unique and beautiful aspects of this place. From the sunrise at dawn, to the night-time view of star-filled skies, the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys, downtown LA...to the local beauty, this place is a gem. The house was clean, comfortable, with a practical kitchen, a library to rival many, roomy bedrooms and two bathrooms. Wandering around the property (and meeting animals and other (human) residents felt like a trip back to the '70s and to a transcendental commune (both in the most positive and idealistic senses!) Our family found it to be a peaceful and inspirational setting - we would have happily spent more time here and not traveling in the city, if our family had allowed us! Julia was super-supportive and answered every question immediately. It is definitely a good place for children (we encountered goats, pigs, chickens, numerous bird-species, a donkey and a lama... at the same time, children need to be supervised due to the steep terrain and the many objects and installations on the grounds. The road up there requires full concentration, and the initial bridge did indeed belie its weathered appearance and bore us numerous times a day without fail(!) The inside was very comfortable - bed mattresses good (and/but) quite firm. We could hardly imagine another location being this interesting, beautiful and liveable. Best recommendation....