An appealing listing that unfortunately didn't live up to expectations.
The Mermaid suite looks like a beautiful and curious escape in Topanga Canyon, a unique and unconventional home that's both crafty and romantic. I viewed the images and read the description/reviews very carefully and kept an open mind about this airbnb. I'm no stranger to unconventional homes and nature retreats, however, I think the pictures are misleading here and the room is not quite what it seems.
While the beds and sheets felt clean, the rest of the home was not, and the construction is a lot more run down than it seems. While some elements of the home are creative and enchanting, it's too worn down and used to be able to really enjoy the feel of the place. It feels stuffy and dusty, and while I could've opened windows to remedy this, I was afraid of allowing more bugs to roam into our room than there already were. All in all, staying here felt more equivalent to camping than staying in an airbnb, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't justify the high price tag. This would've been a nice experience at a lower price point and more accurate images, but in my case it fell short on value.
Communication was no issue. The location was easy enough to find and it's close to the local village.