Gordon's tipi set-up is on a gorgeous woodland property up in the Topanga Canyon mountains. Wifi on site is reliable and fast enough considering you're essentially in the wilderness (but there is no service at all in the surrounding area so make sure you have directions and arrival instructions). Gordon is a super friendly host, very welcoming and genuine. He built everything himself which is extremely impressive. We felt very safe & secure on the property. It's also removed enough from the main house that you have the feeling of privacy.
Gordon has installed some helpful solar powered lamps all over the property, but it still gets very dark at night, so you'll want to make sure you bring extra lanterns, flashlights, etc. The tipi itself is really cozy, and the bed is amazingly comfortable. We slept great. The outhouse is perfectly acceptable, and the real star is the outdoor shower, which has hot water with good pressure, and it's awesome to take a shower out in the open underneath a massive oak tree. Having running water, a fridge, and a large BBQ grill for cooking was really fun.
Despite these extra touches to make this more of a "glamping" experience vs. regular camping, this property is still best for those who don't mind getting their hands dirty, and who are comfortable being outdoors for extended periods of time. We saw lizards, gophers, squirrels, birds, and other critters, so prepare for nights filled with a lovely forest soundscape as you drift off in the warm cozy tipi! As to be expected in the woods, there are a lot of bugs around: many ants around the kitchen and shower area, tons of flies, bees and mosquitos all around the property, and we found several large spiders in the kitchen sink each morning. The path down to the campsite is pretty steep, and getting to & from both the outhouse and the shower involve traversing some decently steep inclines that have some overgrown plants and brush. This is all to say that Gordon has put a lot of effort into making this space much more elevated than your usual camping set-up but those who might be more high maintenance, or who can't stand being around bugs, may find this space a bit uncomfortable. As people who like the outdoors and go camping frequently, we found the overall space to be impressive, and a fun unique place to stay for a weekend getaway that was more interesting than a typical camping trip.