Gordon's cabin is absolutely amazing!
A perfect launchpad for road cycling and beach lounging. We were planning to visit LA spots during the day and hang out in Topanga by night but we wound up spending the entire 5 day trip in the Malibu area exploring the canyons and beaches. This is a really neat area with lots of scenic views. The cabin is easy to find once you've driven the road.
We flew into Burbank and had a quick 40 minute drive to an from the cabin. Santa Monica is about 30 minutes south and all the Malibu beaches are within 20-30 minutes north. There's a small convenience style grocery store right down the road but we would recommend loading up at a bigger store before heading up the canyon.
The cabin itself is really neat and plenty large for a couple's retreat. It has all the essentials for a comfortable stay without any of the trappings of modern living like a microwave or television. Just a couple utensils and a small kitchenette which helped us slow down and enjoy the simpler things in life.
We would definitely recommend this place to friends and will be returning for a visit.