Chad and Lara's place has breath taking views and that is why it is so worth to stay there. It feels as if you are far away from busy lives and crowded places. It is a few minutes from Santa Monica and Malibu. The layout of the home is perfectly designed. Since it is an older cabin the AC/Heater wasn't central to the home so it did get a little chilly during our stay. The Wi-fi had a lot of issues during our stay and there was no cellular service for my boyfriend and I's carriers but when you're going on a getaway it is not a real issue. No espresso machine as listed online and I don't like to start my morning without coffee but that's easy to solve with a drive down to town :( They have plenty of appliances, a microwave, a toaster oven, two stove burners, plenty of plates and silverware, fridge. We didn't get to use the game boards because we seemed to always fall asleep early, plenty of books, and everything you need for the perfect vacation. Brendan and I really were completely happy with our stay and it's so worth it. Chad and Lara are truly kind to let us and every one else stay in their home.