My husband and I spent six lovely days at Nick & Ellen's. There is little to add to all the great reviews. The view, though, is even better than it looks in the photos. The apartment itself has a lot of warm charm --
it's more like staying in a friend's guest house than in an impersonal airbnb.
Lastly, though very private and a bit secluded, one feels very safe. When I return to Topanga, I wouldn't even look at the listings unless Nick & Ellen's place was unavailable.