As described, the place is located close to the Topanga State Park System and it is only a 20 minute drive to the Malibu Coast. An easy 10 min jog out of the back door is rewarded with a great view into San Fernando Valley.
The place itself is rather small and due to lack of clear separation of kitchen and bedroom, reminiscent of a large studio. The interior has rustic charme consistent with its 100 year age.
At the same time some of the structure in particular the floor and porch show signs of disintegration that warrants much needed (safety) updates. The back porch has certainly potential, but in the current unkempt state did not invite us to sit outside. The Yoga ‘room’ fits one (small) person only and has a notable incline. The fridge is loud and will completely obliterate the feeling of ‘to be in nature’ in particular at night.
Maggie was available and kind when asked for missing kitchen items which there are many. We did not have too much contact maybe attributable to the strange times we are in.
Overall, we are sad to say that the place did not match our expectations. It did not appear be consistent with the images (and the rave reviews).
It may be us, although as avid mountain hikers and runners, we are considering ourselves rather down to earth and easy to satisfy. This time however, we were looking forward to return to our own beds :(