This was located close to everything we wanted to do (The Getty's, Lake Shrine, Santa Monica, Malibu, Topanga). We wandered Topanga stores, coffee shop, and bookstore, just a few minutes away and found an affordable and tasty place to eat (Reel Inn) about 10 minutes away.
We are picky about a few things when we stay places, mostly the noise level and the comfort of the beds. Well, this place was incredibly comfortable and peacefully quiet. It also had a bonus of a stocked (plates, pans, utensils, etc) mini kitchen, private bathroom, and an extra bed (futon couch). My 6'5" husband needed more stretch out room so I got the whole loft. There were towels, extra sheets and blankets, cream and orange juice in the fridge for as well as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate packets.
Their were beautiful and creative touches throughout the hillside gardens as you walked up the concrete steps to the little apartment (one of the Topanga park trails actually goes right near the steps) The owner, Dot is a delight and showed us around and even invited us over for coffee and fresh peach cake she'd just made. She made us feel very welcome yet was respectful of our space, letting us create our own level of engagement. This whole place, including Dot, had the feel we'd been looking for, the cool and artistic feel of Topanga Canyon. We would definitely stay here again!