For starters, easily the gayest (literally) room I’ve ever stayed in. The mermaid mural is incredibly sapphic, and the mosaic tub beckons to all bonafide lesbians. love the giant wardrobe, we did in fact find Narnia in there. The room is slightly dingier than is shown in the photos, and we were tickled to find that the comforter looked as though someone had a threesome with bigfoot. so, good for them.
There were no knives in the utensil drawer of the kitchenette, which also made us wonder why the owner cannot trust patrons to use butter knives.
Very fond of the bathroom, especially the psychedelic stencil birds with glowing golden eyes. Also enjoyed the lack of real roof over the shower - seriously, we liked how the light streamed softly through the canvas tarp.
Beware of the rusty pipes - thought a few times that a banshee was lurking in the rafters.
Hot water on demand was excellent.
Must remark upon the fascinating array of books and curios on the shelves. Classics such as “The Golden Jubilee” “The Age of Innocence” “Ocean Life” and a titillating guest log book with fun finds such as a map of Long Beach, and check in information from the year 1896.
The overall charm and decor of the room was colorful and cozy, perfect for bohemian types and glampers who enjoy a combination of general aesthetics such as the house from Howl’s Moving Castle, a flamboyant pirate ship, the architecture of Gaudi, a refugee camp, and a hippie commune.
We loved hanging out in the dry river bed, exploring the property, the fresh air, beautiful trees, stars visible at night, etc...
Overall, would recommend, save for a few cleanliness issues (lots of dust), and the fact that the pictures weren’t entirely accurate. Would recommend that owner invest in new comforter. Still totally magical altogether, Topanga Canyon is easily one of the most special places in LA and highly worth exploring, especially with this unique place to go back to. excellent energy.