Maria's cottage is an excellent homebase to explore the canyon and the coastline, along with the town of Topanga itself. It is very well located, quiet, and cozy, with everything needed for a getaway from the city. The cottage itself is private within the property, with its own secluded patio and plenty of space to hang out. As noted in the listing, we didn't have cell signal once we arrived to the house, but WiFi is fast and reliable, so we were able to use it for phone calls, video chats, and everything else -- certainly ready for remote work situations as well.
Maria has been great to communicate with and helpful in answering any questions. Looking forward to our next visit!