From the personable hello to the fridge filled with water, beer and wine, Paul and Ursula are amazing hosts in every way.

Nestled in the woods of Topanga Canyon, their home is beautiful and the guest property is completely separate from the house. Across the road is the gorgeous Red Rocks hike and just down the hill are restaurants like Inn of the Seventh Ray and Topanga Canyon Bistro.

The best parts:
- our 5 year old daughter was welcome to run about in the fenced-in yard and that Bella and Carla (the owner's dogs) were so kind to our little one and put up with her games
- the frogs ribbiting every evening at 5pm
- the fire pit and a few quiet moments with my husband on the private deck
- the birds! I'm not a bird watcher, but if I lived here, I might become one. We saw rust-bellied birds, red-beaked woodpeckers and all kinds of hummingbirds
- Paul's welcoming smile and Ursula's warm handshakes
- the super soft linens on the platform queen bed
- the full kitchen

This place is even better in person than in the pics. If you're looking to get away or you need to be in LA but can't really stand LA itself, this is your spot.