We had a lovely time on this beautiful Topanga property. Isabelle is a gracious hostess, and welcomed us with her amazing homemade chai and some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. She was available to us for any questions and good local information, but also gave us enough privacy and space, so that we felt we were in our own little California paradise.

Yes, I used some fresh basil, rosemary, and parsley growing in the garden when I cooked up some pasta one night.