Rene and Thomas are really kind, dedicated and thoughtful hosts. The attention to detail on their property is exceptional. When you enter the gate, you're greeted with the smell of jasmine flowers from a nearby plant. The courtyard is beautiful, intuitively set up and well appointed. The guest house itself is very comfortable, with all the small things you might need between the kitchenette and the bathroom. My wife in particular appreciated the electric water kettle so she could easily get hot water for tea. The hot tub is also clutch. It's difficult to overstate how wonderful a hot tub soak is after a day of hiking or just being out and about.
Communication was responsive, efficient, pleasant and overall the best I've experienced from any host. Rene is friendly and funny; I wish we could have grabbed a cocktail together during my trip! He seems like a great guy.
The location was excellent too, near major arteries to take you to other points of interest around the Los Angeles area, nearby the beach, decent shopping and a host of excellent (especially Japanese) bars, dessert shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!