We LOVED our time in Topanga! This area is gorgeous and hiking opportunities abound. Town is cute. Easy access to the Valley and coast (this cottage is closer to the Valley).
The cottage is cute as per the photos. I’d describe it as high-end glamping as it does have an A/C-heat unit, small fridge, hot water, creature comforts. But the cottage itself is rustic - be prepared for no insulation, i.e. hot during the day & cold at night. As another reviewer mentioned, the A/C unit did a good job with the living room but didn’t really do anything for the bedroom. Be aware that there are different levels/steps in the cottage to be mindful of (step up to bathroom, step down to living area).
All in all, we had a fantastic experience until dealing with Erica at the end. I gave her a heads up that some repairs were needed in the cottage (loose toilet handle, loose door threshold, some moldy jam in the fridge) and she got pretty defensive and tried blaming some of the issues on us and said we should have let her know before the end of our trip. We got the feeling the host is depending on guests & workers to maintain the place amidst a heavy Airbnb schedule, rather than taking responsibility to check everything in between each guest. It was an unfortunate end/reaction to an otherwise pleasant stay. As such, I wouldn’t stay here again nor recommend it.