This place is a true gem, as all the other reviews have accurately captured. Beautifully decorated, full of amenities, great outdoor spaces, close to the charming town of Topanga and short drive to beautiful hikes and beaches. The check-in process was seamless, great instructions. I would definitely stay here again.
A few things worth noting (though I would still give this place five stars and would eagerly stay here again):
- There is a unit upstairs and you can definitely hear the footsteps quite loudly. Wasn't a huge deal for me since the upstairs guests were frequently out, but I could imagine it bothering someone more sensitive to sound.
- There are only very thin curtains and the place gets a ton of light (which is great!) but I recommend packing an eye mask if you're a light sleeper.
- One of the reviewers complained that the heater doesn't really work. It worked great for me -- the place got nice and toasty.
- The place backs up against a busy-ish road so I often heard the sounds of cars and motorcycles when hanging out on the deck -- not a huge deal, but worth noting if folks are looking for a silent oasis. There was also quite a loud gardener (sounded like a chainsaw!) next door on Monday morning, so maybe plan for that to be your day out of the house :-)