Staying with at Nick and Ellen's retreat on top of Topanga Canyon was wonderful. If you're looking for a cozy space to hang and get away from the bustle of people and cars, this is a great spot. Parking was easy and they had many amenities that we didn't expect, like Netflix, a coffee maker, food items, etc which made our stay there just like home.
One thing we didn't plan for well was the drive to town (Malibu/Santa Monica), since it's about 15-20 minutes to get up or down the canyon to the property. If you plan on staying here to rest and catch the wonderful views, be sure to pick up enough food on your way if you don't want to do a decent amount of driving!
Enjoy!