Lydia's space "Paolo's Ladder" is every traveler's dream retreat. It's located on her property in the mountains of Topanga Canyon with stunning views, pine and oak trees, nearby trails, and a vibe that is a magical blend of nature and Bohemian. The apartment is curated with awesome paintings, furniture, and found objects that she has collected and put together to create a comfortable space with the most natural and artistic design, while still having all the nice modern amenities. Daytime is breezy and sunny on the wrap-around decks and night is quiet and cool; all we heard was the wind in the pines :)
Lydia is such a cool host. Super accommodating and reachable, and you can see her personality reflected in all the spaces on the property (there are several others spread out and it's like an artist's compound...the kind of place where living there would spark inspiration for any creative work).
My girlfriend and I felt so welcomed and taken care of, and Lydia also recommended some nice restaurants nearby and markets if we wanted to bring food in to cook. It's way up in the hills so it was fun to visit town for food, but honestly our favorite part was staying on the property, enjoying the apartment, and getting a wonderful break from the more hectic parts of LA. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!