As Devon suggested to me in a message, this place is even more beautiful than it seems in the photos. We had a 30th birthday getaway for me and 6 of my friends and could not have had a more enjoyable time. There are numerous separate zones to spend time in, so it never gets old. We made plans to explore Topanga, but ended up staying at the house for most of the weekend because it was so spacious, cozy and serene. For a 'gathering' fee, we had a few additional people over in the evening for a home cooked dinner at the inside dining table. In the morning we ate brunch outside in the garden near a trickling fountain. Even with the visitors, it never once felt crowded. The minimal design is hip and tasteful with a touch of Topanga quirk in the details. We sat beside the gas fireplace in the living room, and the wood fireplace in the kitchen when it got chilly in the evening. The mattresses and sheets are fresh, white and soft. The views from any window or seating area of the house are gorgeous, with beautiful landscaping all around the property and stunning valley views from the upstairs bedroom. The hot tub was clean and majestically nestled beneath a canopy of trees and flowering shrubs with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and bluejays all around! No need to bring a record player and digital speaker as we did. There is a built in SONOS sound system hooked up throughout the bottom floor of the house that simply connects up to your phone. Not to mention a piano for my musician friends to show-off :) Lars was very understanding and patient about our 2 hour late check-in and check-out times. Words I heard my friends using to describe the place were "magical" and "halcyon". If you love tons of natural light, minimal & modern design and being surrounded by luscious greenery, then I recommend this place for you!