I stay in Topanga 12 weeks a year, so I've been in a lot of places. Carlos' place is clean and bright. The bedroom/sitting room and porch are terrific. The morning sun streams in nicely. If you don't care about cooking and only want a kitchen for the ice box and coffee, then this is a good place for you. There is a small range, one pot, and 1 or 2 frying pans in the small kitchen, so preparing a meal for 1-2 people, unless it's really simple, could be a challenge. There is tons of drawer space, but NO closet or hanging space (or hangers) which might be problematic if you're a business traveler such as I.