Our family stayed here for four nights between Christmas and New Years. The architecture is cool and the setting is spectacular. We used the house as a launching pad for day trips into LA. The drive to Santa Monica takes about 20 minutes and it was easy once we got the hang of the last couple of miles up to the house. It was wonderful to come back to peace and quiet. We especially liked sitting on the front deck in the morning, having a cup of coffee and taking in the view. The hot tub on the roof is another beautiful place to hang out. We wished we had budgeted time to hike in the area as there are lots of trails nearby with equally great views.

Our reason for a "4" and not a "5" is because of some simple improvements I have shared back with the host that she can easily remedy to make the experience better for the next guests.