We weren't big fans of the Mermaid Suite, but loved that it's right in the middle of the Topanga Canyon and that it grants easy access to all the trails.
Pros: great communication with David. He was quick to respond and very accommodating. As I mentioned before, the property is in a convenient location; it's remote and peaceful. We absolutely loved all the quirky, whimsical artistic touches everywhere you look. It really is a very creative space.
Cons: The photos paint a better picture of the space. I assume that some of the furniture was replaced since the photos where taken (to list a few, there is a different couch, a big armoire that replaced the dresser and open coat rack, different bed) and the room seems to be much darker because of that. Even though David did have a disclaimer in the description about the space "not like a hotel with perfect walls and a sterile atmosphere," I would say that the shabby (not in a cute rustic way) floors, walls and ceiling make the space look rough and dirty, even though it's actually clean. The sound carries easily throughout the house, so you can hear pretty well people talking in the units next door. The stairs to the loft are really unstable and seem to be just a recipe for disaster.