Words are just not enough to describe how much you need to be here! Starting with the view - I'd happily stay in a box just for this extraordinary view. One day - fog over the ocean below, with hilltops like islands in the distance - another day, the magnificent Pacific, ripples and swells on the deep blue water, boats with frosty wakes peacefully cruising through, sails on the horizon, pulling your imagination along with them, all crowned by a painting of sky - and another, you may be in the clouds! Misty blankets roll up the hillsides and flow over you, and as you turn to follow the current, it falls to the other side, like the world's most peaceful roller coaster, leaving nourishing dew on buttery yucca blossoms, white datura flowers, and the purple petals of the jacaranda tree. The neighborhood is adorned with abundant wildflowers and wildlife and dramatic landscapes of rock exposures. The air is perfumed, every breath is fresh with a scent like honey, not an exaggeration! When the sun shines, it is warm and embracing, brilliantly showing off the world around you. Now, let's get to the place itself! A great patio set outside to enjoy all that I described, and beautiful windows and doors will welcome you to this retreat. Wonderfully decorated in cool tile and soothing colors, with lots of rustic wood and consideration for spaces. If you want a place to read or write - there's at least 5 spots for it, and two beach chairs you can take anywhere else. A kitchenette with everything you need invites you to cook something perfect, or just to reheat the take-home you've been waiting to get back into. The bathroom is a retreat within a retreat, with the coolest little push open window and screen, soft towels, and a heater for cool nights. The bed is plush, with comfortable pillows and layers of blankets so you can make your cover as heavy or light as you prefer, lamps and little tables, and the fan in the closet completes the doze appointments. As you can tell, I was thoroughly impressed. From the hummingbirds and honeybees, to the community of Topanga down the street which has a little bit of everything you need, the hilly roads and elevation, a photograph view around every corner, and the welcoming hosts, it is hard to imagine a better stay when you come to L.A. or if you just want to come out of the city for a few days. And if you're wondering if this is too far from town, it isn't. You're going to be on the road a lot when you come here - another 20 minutes up the hill is not far and yet it feels like another country.