The guest house was as advertised. It is very clean and newly remodeled. I loved the bathroom shower with it's great water pressure and temperature, and walking on the bathroom floor barefoot was like getting a great foot massage due to the river rock floor. The bed is very comfortable! I chose this particular place because of the comments about Paul and Ursula. Again, as advertised. They could not have been more pleasant and gracious! We were made to feel welcome and "at home" from the start. Others have commented on the coffee, granola bars, etc. that are gratis. All true - a nice touch and so nice to have! A few times, when I ran into Paul, he'd inquire if everything was okay, and did we need anything. I appreciated that so much. My husband and I tend to like our privacy and quiet. Thankfully, there was plenty of that! If you need total silence, you will not enjoy the flock of squawking green parrots flying around the nearby trees, but I loved watching and hearing them in the morning. (They settle down as the day gets warmer.) Sincerely, they were a bit exotic, and so entertaining!! Seeing the birds who live close by - hummingbirds, jays, woodpeckers, to name a few - was an unexpected highlight. The private deck was another selling point to the guest house. There is a small table and two chairs on the deck - perfect for eating breakfast outside and doing a bit of work (the wi-fi is fast!) There are two comfortable lounge chairs as well (there are clean beach towels to use!) and the fire pit is great for chilly nights. Paul happily supplied plenty of kindling and firewood. Topanga has some spectacular views. The view from the guest house does not have one of them, but it is very close to great hiking places, and from there you can take in the expansive mountain views. The guest house, deck, and "woodsy" view from the deck are all wonderful and cozy. I would definitely recommend this guest cottage!