We enjoyed a delightful stay in the Mermaid Suite. The community was friendly and warm and David was very kind and thoughtful. We loved the creative living space, the beautiful environment and the playful and "funky" decor of our suite. The colors were vibrant, the vintage furniture was charming and the murals, handmade ceramics, antiques and artistic craftsmanship of the buildings lifted our spirits. We were able to cook in the communal kitchen and it was an easy walk into town (although we were careful to not get too close to the road.) The walls were thin but the hosts were considerate and it was pleasant to share the sanctuary with our temporary neighbors. We heard several musicians playing soft guitar and singing sweetly and they may have heard our singing in the afternoon as well. We brought our 10 pound malti-poo with us and this worked out fairly well. Our only suggestion to other dog owners who come as guests is that you may want to keep your dog on a leash to avoid disrupting the territory of other dogs until the animals have been carefully introduced and are comfortable with each other. Overall, we would recommend this airbnb experience to anyone who wishes to experience Topanga Canyon's unique "micro-culture." Bring an open mind and a loving heart .... leave your tie, business shoes and worries at the gate. With a little flexibility you can expect to enjoy a fun, relaxing and even magical stay. Also, the location is ideal and it is not too far from Venice Beach and Santa Monica. The view is lovely. We walked to the Inn of the 7th ray restaurant and enjoyed and amazing Sunday brunch that we are still savoring. This may not be the airbnb for "everyone", but for many, it will be a jewel to return to. We will definitely be back!