The Mallard is located in an absolutely beautiful and serene setting, under a canopy of pine trees with a cacophony of birdsong all day long. The trailer is larger than expected, which was nice. The primary bedroom has a very comfortable mattress. Guests have access to the vista points on both sides of the canyon - sweeping mountain and ocean views. As a very early riser, I had the awe-inspiring experience of viewing a low moon hanging over cloud cover. Stunning and tranquil.
Another wonderful feature is the clothesline hanging around the vegetable gardens. We did not end up taking advantage, but sheets and towels were hanging and I can only imagine how fresh and lovely the scent would be.
The Wifi is super strong and I was able to work - Zoom meetings, email, web-browsing and movie streaming - without any trouble.
I've read all of the other reviews and it does seem that Caroline is a super accommodating host. She was out of town when my mom and I stayed there, so unfortunately we did not experience that energy. Instead, her boyfriend Robert was "host", and was far from welcoming. Our very first correspondence with him, when I asked him if he could please tend to their dogs since they had been barking for 3 straight hours, was to say "They will stop when I get home. They are barking at you". Hardly a "Welcome to Topanga!" response. We were provided a half roll of toilet paper and 2 small trash bags for a 4 day stay. The refrigerator is full of other guests' condiments. Be sure to ask for details on the first and second chambers of the toilet or else you will be in for a very stinky time. Robert did come by quickly to help, thank goodness.
Even though we seemed to have had a different experience than many prior guests, we still very much enjoyed the serenity of the land, experiencing Caroline's incredible sculptures, and breathing fresh air for a few days. As other guests have noted, this is a lovely place to stay for a night or two.