Most of the place was just as described. The home was clean, tastefully decorated, well-stocked, comfortable beds. We enjoyed the hammocks and outdoor loungers by the hot tub. My biggest issue was how dark it is. As an earlier reviewer noted, it's a half-basement apartment tucked underneath a main house, so most windows look out onto the ground or are shaded by the building structure so there is hardly any sunlight coming in. Natural light is important to me, but other people may not have an issue. The front deck is much smaller than the photos suggest and seating uncomfortable, so it's not quite a hang-out place, but the other outdoor areas are nice. Living room is very small but functional. Even though I read about the shower in other reviews, I was surprised how small the bathroom is for that set-up. So the shower definitely wets most of the bathroom including the toilet. It's a nice place if you'd be ok with the above and it's well-located in Topanga.