Carrick is a kind, and generous host. He gave us access to the property right down to sharing fruit from his orange and lemon trees. Whenever we had questions, a quick text usually got a quick answer. We did have to text him a few times. The outdoor bathroom holds great promise, but was unflushed and covered with ants when we arrived. Ant spray was readily available, but we had the bathroom cleaned before Carrick could make it back to the Yurt. The outdoor shower was also a problem. We were unable to get the knobs to turn the first morning and had to go elsewhere to shower. Upon texting Carrick, he tried to address the problem. Unfortunately the opposite problem then occurred. The shower would not turn off. This did not prevent us from having a nice warm shower on our second day, but I am sure it impacted his water bill. Excess water also ran into the indoor section of the bathroom. Please do not take this as we did not have a good time. The Yurt is such an original place to stay! Once you get the front door open, it is comfortable and has all the amenities you would expect in a hotel room. Carrick was responsive to the changing weather and put the windows back on when the nights got cold. Inside it was clean, and the bed was fantastic. Our 3 year old adored the fact that he could run around Carrick's yard, eat oranges, and look at the chickens. I wish the property had been mowed, especially around the Yurt. The high grass made you track in seed pods with each journey. I hate we did not get the chance to have a fire in the fire pit and enjoy a round with Carrick. I am sure that would have been a great time. Parking can sometimes be challenging since you must find a spot on the road. Don't be intimidated by gate at the bottom of the driveway or the general bohemian nature of the property. This is a great first time "camping" experience for a young family, and offers a nice location in greater LA. We would do it again, but we might ask about the bathroom next time. Cheers!