Lisa was very easy to communicate with, and we were able to arrive without specifying a time, as we weren't sure of our schedule. The apartment's deck and windows have a beautiful view of the mountains, and we spent several hours just sunning and reading on the deck. There is limited shopping and restaurants in Topanga, but we found everything we needed. Hiking trails are very nearby, and the beach is just a couple of miles down the road. Malibu is close by too. We just moved to Los Angeles from a small beach town in the Caribbean, and Lisa's place gave us a wonderful return to nature. We'll be back! Oh - the upstairs neighbor was also very nice, and even gave us homemade pie on Thanksgiving.