Charming cottage in a great location!
Location
- 30 mins from Malibu
- if you continue on Topanga Canyon, past the cottage, there are many sights to see: Hidden Treasures thrift store, Canned Heat Abandoned House, Great Wall of Topanga, Time Tunnel, Cafe on 27, etc.
Parking was easy to find, the host provided drescriptive instructions to follow and added a little bit of history of the cottage (we found the hook right away!)
Cottage
- exactly like the photos
- I appreciated the skincare and extra toiletries the host provided in the bathroom
For reference, my friend is 6'2 and I am 4'8; entering the cottage was a fun laugh trip after comparing my very tall friend next to all the appliances. We joked that the cottage was a perfect size for me because my friend had to duck down at every door and the closet and vanity. It wasn't a big issue, it actually set a great mood for us as we continue to laugh that he was taller than the fridge and the shower.
We thought the yoga loft was the most interesting feature of the cottage but ended up falling in love more when we went out to the deck. We completely abandoned our previous plans and ended up hanging out on there for the rest of the afternoon then hiked the trail access until the sunset. The trail was easy but it was steep for me. It kicked me in the butt, but it was a worth it workout.
We stayed in for dinner and the kitchen was complete of everything needed.
We brought a laptop to watch movies through the tv and I recommend leaving the laptop next to the tv. For some reason, everytime we moved the laptop around, the internet connection weakens or completely loses connection.
The host was very friendly and accommodating. Maggie dropped off oranges that were refreshing and sweet and always offered to help with the heater stove. We used it a little bit but ended up not needing it. It wasn't too cold at night when we went in the middle of April.
Great experience. Thank you so much!