This has been a tough year for most. Not everyone has had the opportunity to get away on either domestic or international travel and so I should say from the outset that I have deep gratitude that I’ve been able to get some downtime with a vacation rental. Camper and RV vacations appear to have risen in popularity against transitional hotel stays because of Covid19. It’s easier to safe distance, you don’t have to face common areas and so on. But not all camper experiences are created equally. ‘The Love Stream’ in Topanga, run and managed by hosts Michael and Joanna, is in a class of its own. Accommodation is a choice between two beautifully renovated vintage airstreams nestled in a California oak forest, for the ultimate ‘glamping’ experience. Both are well-stocked with whatever you need during your stay - full kitchen amenities, wifi, lots of hot water for showers and comfortable beds I could have slept in all day. Joanna also happens to be a skilled Vegan chef. She is often experimenting with new recipes and if you’re lucky enough you might find yourself the beneficiary of her latest delicious culinary creation. The property is also unique because it happens to be a rescue animal sanctuary which includes a delightful family of llamas, a handsome goat named Joe who thinks he’s a llama, a few lovely pigs, a troop of elderly Chihuahuas and a couple of majestic Giant African Tortoises. Even if you are not an ‘animal person’, you will be deeply inspired by Michael and Joanna’s efforts to care for these rescue animals, each of which has a challenging life journey and a hard story to tell. Michael and Joanna are determined to give them a good life and the sanctuary is their forever home. Proceeds from your airstream experience partly go towards the upkeep and support of the sanctuary and you can meet the animals upon request and for a small fee. The animals are housed fairly near to the airstreams but they are not obtrusive at all. Michael is a skilled designer and builder who has constructed the enclosure in such a way that both you and the sanctuary animals have complete privacy from each other! Our 5 days there was a magical experience for me and my husband. Unforgettable. Beyond all this Michael and Joanna are, simply put, generous, giving hosts who went out of their way to share their heart and home with us. I highly recommend The Love Stream for couples looking for rest and relaxation, to reconnect with each other and with nature too.