My husband, teenage daughter and I were drawn to the stylish, beautiful space that Brian created and its location near the beach, but what we hadn't expected was such genuine, gracious hospitality that far exceeded the listing description. The guest house is airy and bright, which makes it feel far larger than it is. Both the upstairs loft bed and the sofa mattresses were much more comfortable than most AirBnbs we've stayed in everywhere in the world. From the moment we entered the gated compound, we felt welcomed like true guests. Jose brought us fresh eggs for breakfast each day, and Brian responded immediately to our requests for an extra blanket and local hikes, restaurants, etc. We also loved the on site dog! Walking to the nearby beach underpass allowed us to avoid getting into the car (a huge plus), and a great surprise was being able to walk outside the compound gate, past numerous horse stables and on to the local waterfall hike. I was even invited to do outdoor ceramics! The short 3 days we spent here were magical and helped all of us to recharge during this pandemic stress. We would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. It's not just a guest house, but a full experience of the best of Southern California.