We have so many wonderful things to say about Rosy and our weekend stay at her guesthouse in her adorable home in Topanga Canyon. There have been many days since since we've been back in DC that we've found ourselves dreaming of that serene getaway. We enjoyed mornings spent eating grapefruit from Rosy's fruit tree (and drinking mimosas with the champagne Rosy left for us in the fridge to squeeze with fresh grapefruit juice), afternoons lounging by the pool and taking a dip in the perfectly heated water, and nights stargazing under blankets with red wine. This was truly a wonderful getaway and a very affordably priced Airbnb. The interior of the guesthouse provided us with all of the amenities we needed, and the furnishings were clean and simple. The bed was amazingly comfortable! In addition to providing us with Nespresso pods for the coffee machine, Rosy told us about her grapefruit tree on the first day and suggested that we use as many as we'd like for breakfast or to squeeze for juice. As mentioned, she also left us champagne as a treat upon our arrival. Everything was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our stay.
For folks traveling who haven't been to the area, we did take note of some things to share, which may be helpful for future travelers. The road to get up the canyon is very windy, and I am someone who gets car sick extremely easily. I would suggest having some dramamine on hand if this may be a problem for you. There is a town about ten minutes away from the Airbnb where we went to grab sushi and pizza, and Rosy had great maps available with local grocery stores and other places that people may need to access, along with local restaurant recommendations. The location itself is in the canyon, so there is not anything in walking distance to the house. There is an adorable and delicious cafe about halfway down the canyon that has smoothies, tea, coffee, food, and tons of gluten-free goodies. This is definitely a cute spot to check out on your way down to the coast. This is a guesthouse on Rosy's property, so we enjoyed chatting with her in the mornings and getting tips and advice on things to do in the area. It's about a fifteen minute drive down the canyon to the coastal highway, with easy access to lots of beaches and easy parking in designated lots and also on the side of the highway. Rosy's house is situated near the road that winds through the canyon, so there is some noise throughout the day and night from cars traveling. If you want complete silence and no car noise, this is a consideration. It did not bother us. Last but not least, Rosy had chairs, beach towels, beach bag, beach hat (!) and a umbrella in the house for our days spent in Malibu at the beach. That was a huge help and great amenity that allowed us to enjoy the beach even more.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. We look forward to returning as soon as possible. Thank you Rosy!