This is a wonderful house and we had a fabulous week up in the canyons.

Jennifer is an excellent host - many thoughtful touches; excellent communication; a highly detailed book of personal recommendations for the local area; arrangements very professionally handled by Jennifer, her housekeeper and assistant.

Her house was well equipped - it is a house which is genuinely lived in, not just a sterile rental property; and in the finest Airbnb spirit we were invited to use whatever facilities we wanted. It was very clean and tidy, and everything worked well. There is a good kitchen with excellent appliances. Air conditioning worked well in the August heat.

The house is high up with a perfect situation, centred on a long canyon view out to the sea. The architecture is cleverly designed to make the most of the view, offering a huge panoramic vista from the bedroom (fabulous to wake in the morning looking at the constantly changing view), from the main living area, and from a spacious sun deck. We spent hours just watching the falcons circling outside the windows. There were hummingbirds and colourful lorikeets in the trees. Although there are neighbours to the sides, the view over the canyon is unobstructed.

The furniture was comfortable and looks great too. There are several designer pieces which deserve care from guests. There is an outdoor grill which provides a lovely way to spend a warm evening. We appreciated the facility to play music via Bluetooth (quietly!) throughout the house.

Like all Airbnb properties it's best to think about how you will spend time while there. For guests who want to relax in tranquility, away from everyone, this is ideal. For guests wanting a high end property, whether that's to "live the dream" or to match the quality of their own fine home, this is fabulous. For lounging in the sun or shade it's great too. It would be wonderful as a base to hold an impressive dinner. We didn't think it would work as a base for exploring LA (it is almost impossible to do an extensive trip out and not get caught in horrible highway traffic) nor for a Netflix binge (the TV technology is modest and the seating not ideal). But with a view like this, make the most of it!

Altogether a very fine house, with architectural merit and in a perfect location for a relaxing view; superbly hosted.