My stay at Maggie's place was a truly special experience. It is an oasis, a little slice of heaven up in Topanga Canyon. The cottage was clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and had everything I needed for my stay. And it just has such a good energy too. It feels good to be there.
The cottage looks out into a rolling meadow with pure nature right out the back door. And the grounds are well designed with art, sculpture, and touches of color.
Make sure to take the hiking trail behind the cottage that goes all the way to the mountain ridge with incredible vistas in all directions. Also, pay a visit to the majestic oak tree that's not far back from the cottage. There's something profound about sitting in its shade.
Maggie was so nice and helpful as a host too. As a lifelong resident of Topanga Canyon, she's full of local recommendations. And she really seems to care that her guests have a good experience while staying there.
A couple more things: soaking in the tub at night under the stars in the stillness of the mountain night was a highlight of each evening. It was incredibly peaceful.
And for you beach lovers, Topanga Beach is just down the road 15 minutes. I had a great time hanging down there.
Overall, I can't say enough about my experience at Maggie's cottage. Many reviews have described it as "magical." It truly is!