Paul was very welcoming and helpful . The guest house was comfortable and spotlessly clean . We appreciated the bottle of wine , great coffee machine , lovely soft white towels and hair dryer , all details that made a difference . We woke to bird song and fell asleep to the sound of frogs in the creek . We loved staying in Topanga , there are stunning hikes , great restaurants , shops and it's only a short way to incredible beaches , well worth a visit and escape from the bustle of LA .