Thad and Piper’s Topanga Mountain House is the perfect peaceful retreat and getaway! Thad’s communication from start to end was excellent. On our departure, we even had the pleasure of meeting Thad and his sweet son, Tristan.
The décor of the Mountain House is warm, rustic, and extremely welcoming. The house is super clean, has private parking, a nicely lit pathway (especially helpful after dark!) and fantastic views from the upper and lower decks. The overall space is large and bright – and boasts two floors! Once you master the spiral staircase, you will be good to go!

The kitchen is incredible and wonderfully appointed with a full-size fridge, cute little stove, a toaster, microwave - and every utensil, dish, and pot you could need – including a tea kettle for this tea snob! Thad also provides an extensive list of nearby gems to eat, drink and be merry. Personally, we enjoyed going to the local markets and cooking breakfasts and dinners during our stay. It was too cold to eat outside or spend much time on the decks, but they seem like they would be fabulous in the warmer seasons.
Topanga Mountain House is nicely situated and tucked away for privacy, yet close enough to the local markets, quaint restaurants, and hiking locations if you want to explore. Thad’s warm and cheerful hospitality, along with his encouragement to “borrow a book” and mail it back was very generous.
Even after a mix up (on my part) regarding check out time (confusing it with our next Airbnb) Thad was extremely gracious! I highly recommend Thad and Piper’s Topanga Mountain House, and we would return there in a heartbeat!