Chad and Lara's space is wonderful. It's exactly as pictured, and extremely comfortable - perfect for one person or a couple. Chad was extremely communicative when we needed but allowed us as much privacy as we wanted. Chad and Lara have great design skills and it shows in the space. I often leave even some of the best AirBnbs thinking "I wish they had..." and I can't think of anything with Chad and Lara's space. I love the bathroom - it feels spacious and there's great natural lighting as well as a mirrored double vanity for those of us narcissists. The shower is bright and roomy for post-hike grime removal. We used the grill outside both nights and it worked great. There are two (!) televisions in the space, though we didn't turn either on. The wifi works well and is easy to connect to. The towels are good, the bed is comfortable - the key elements of a solid Airbnb.
What else? It's worth a lunch trip to Inn of the 7th Ray for a lovely (albeit elitist) lunch creekside. We enjoyed the food, and a white-tailed doe darted around the creek while we ate. (I mean, come on.) Topanga Living Cafe also has solid breakfast/lunch. There aren't a ton of restaurants in Topanga, so plan accordingly if you don't to stray far from Chad and Lara's great place.
Hiking is so convenient - a major plus to this place. You can go out the back door to trails. We also walked up the road and did the Eagle Rock trail. A short drive away is the Tuna Canyon trail, a bit of a pain to get to - but a short easy hike with killer ocean views. Topanga is a bit buggier than LA (perhaps more so lately with the rains), so it's good to bring bug repellent for evenings and wooded hikes.
Chad and Lara's place offers a great opportunity to disconnect. Snuggle up outside under the Pendleton blanket and watch sunset pinks drift over the hills. Maybe add a cold beverage or two. I can't think of anything more perfect.