Ryan was an exceptional host and I felt immediately at home in his guest apartment. It's definitely an oasis, tucked away on a windy road in Topanga - seemingly so very far from it all but just up the hill from Malibu and only 20 minutes from Santa Monica. The apartment seemed recently redone and was super modern with all the amenities and more. Very comfortable top hotel-quality bed. I slept extremely well and felt refreshed to wake up in the mountains - saw a stunning sunset from Tuna Canyon Park a few miles down the road - one of the most dramatic viewpoints in all of California and also went hiking in the state park. Great creative energy and there's even a djembe in the room to play with. Super cool host, rad space, out of this world environment. I'll be back if it's available next time I'm looking, though this is the kind of rare gem that'll be in high demand.