The apartment is exactly as described: clean, cozy and beautiful, and with all the comforts of home. An extra surprise was the very comfortable mattress... combined with the quiet area it made for very restful nights. Sitting on the deck mornings and evenings, and enjoying the view across the canyon was a wonderful treat. The little village of Topanga, just down the road, was a great place for coffee in the morning and supplies to cook our own meals.
Reading other reviews we were a bit worried about the stairs, but found them to be no impediment. If you're reasonably fit and not burdened with lots of heavy luggage, the view and solitude are well worth the climb.