I was so mentally relieved to come here after having spent a couple of days in Disneyland (which is the complete opposite of Topanga). It's about a 10-15 minute drive up the hills from Malibu. Very peaceful and beautiful.

David's place wasn't difficult to find (but, yes, you DO need a car). He highlighted the entrance to his property with blue Christmas lights so it's easy to spot.

There is no cell phone signal up here, but there's a very strong WiFi signal in all the buildings. This made it easier for us to find places to go. If you have a laptop or tablet, it'll come in handy.

Our room, the Hacienda Hideaway, was attached to the main house. Perfect for a couple. There's a nice, comfortable queen bed, a bathroom with shower, kitchenette (electric stove, toaster oven, fridge, sink, dishes, etc.), a small breakfast table for two, a comfy couch. The room was so cozy and clean.

There is hot running water that comes from a large shared tank. This may run out once if you're here for a while (we stayed for 4 nights), but David and the staff are quick to replace it if you bring it to their attention. There's also a washer and dryer on site but we didn't end up needing it.

There's a nice common area in the main house if you need more cooking supplies, or just want to hang out. Staff are usually in there if you need help with anything.

Just be aware (we went into this knowing full well), that since you're in Topanga, you will need to drive one way or another to get to a major city. Santa Monica was about a 20 minute drive, which isn't too bad. Downtown LA was closer to 40 minutes. We didn't mind since we got some peace and quiet -- LA can be pretty busy at all hours.

If you're looking for a beautiful and relaxing place to stay. David's property will give you what you need. We hope we can come back again.