Carly’s house is a sweet oasis full of sweet surprises in every corner. One of my favorite places I’ve rented. I wanted to treat my mother who was visiting from out of town to a special quiet place tucked away in the canyon and this was the perfect spot for us. The house is the best combination of rustic charm, thoughtful utilitarian pieces, luxurious comforts and beautiful artistic flourishes. Clean, elegant and delightfully whimsical.
My mother slept in the bedroom. The comfortable bed is made up with dreamy white linen bedding (which is on the futon bed as well).
I slept in the main room which I loved. The room is a great place to relax or work, with lots of space with the tall ceilings and glimpses of the trees and beautiful light that changes throughout the day. It is elegantly decorated and cozy with plush rugs cushions and comfortable couch. There’s a handful of books and records. There’s a wood fire which once you coax to start gets really toasty.
For people who enjoy cooking as much as my mom and I the kitchen was such a treat compared to most of the places I’ve rented in the past. It’s fully stocked with good quality kitchen cookware (even a vitamix and a instant pot) and even a little collection of organic spices.
Bathroom is beautiful tiled and also stocked with yummy waffle towels and nice clean body products.
The location is good within the canyon. It is on the road so occasionally we’d hear a few cars but nothing that was bothersome. It’s only minutes into the town center of Topanga where we were able to get everything we needed for our stay. There are also lots of beautiful trails and the beach close by which we took advantage of.
The whole house was clean and comfortable and a real pleasure to relax and enjoy. Its perfect for a retreat for some quiet time away to be inspired and creative or a cozy gathering spot for a family, couple or a few friends. We did have the pleasure of meeting Carly, who was such a lovely person and a wonderful accommodating host. The few questions we had she answered very quickly. I will definitely book this place again!