If love the outdoors - this is the place for you! In the true spirit of "glamping," Gordon offers an opportunity to experience a little 1950's camping style coupled with the amenities they never had. Spend the night in a huge teepee (sorry for the spelling - going for the 1950's here) in a secluded creek at the bottom of a stunning canyon in the coastal foothills of California, only minutes from iconic Malibu Beach, Santa Monica pier (the Coney Island of the west coast), and the Getty Villa (why not visit ancient Rome while you're at it?). This is true 1950's in that you won't get a cell signal! (YES!!!!). But if you're really worried about all those insignificant posts on your social media - there is wifi (we didn't try it out - tends to ruin the view).
The creek itself is a perfect homage to the "clubhouse" every kid wanted to construct close to home. Again, it is perfectly secluded. If you are into hiking, there are some fantastic trails. We were there to recharge in nature. Which we did. The native black oak trees obscure the sun from getting too hot and the creek itself (seasonal at best) is a nice feature. The outhouse is very green - again, campers will appreciate the technology as well as the story behind the sourcing of the toilets. The shower is liberating - yet still concealing.
Now for the upgrades: The beds are memory foam mattresses and the linens were very comfortable. There were heaters under the mattresses, which we did not really need. The shower has an instant water-heater and works like a dream. And, as I said before, there is wifi for keeping your streaks.