We loved this property. My wife and I had two glorious, kid-free days (thanks in-laws) for a quick getaway from Long Beach. We wanted privacy, views, relaxation and proximity to a town with some shops and restaurants. We got all of that. The deck on the guest house is beautiful and we spent both mornings having breakfast on it; the fresh eggs from the on-property chickens were a nice touch. We hit the Friday farmers market for vegetables and fruit. We spent the days lounging by the pool and hot tub. One morning, we hiked along Lone Pine Ridge, which you can get to right off the property (the owner's dogs joined us, and they were great guides). One night, we went to Froggy's, the local watering hole. We enjoyed our conversations with the Topanga locals, who were all very welcoming. The other night, we had dinner at The Inn Of The Seventh Ray, which was delectable.

Lynn was the perfect hostess. She was very accommodating during a somewhat difficult weekend, as the bridge to her property was being fixed. She forewarned us about it, but it wasn't really an issue. The one time it was (Saturday morning, we heard the workers jack-hammering), we called Lynn and she quickly solved the problem. She even offered a discount on our next stay, which was very generous. We'll definitely be back.