This is a fun place to stay w/ kids if you don't mind the bohemian flow of things, and would prefer to be outside the LA metro area in the canyons off the coast; amongst a free spirited (pre-burning man) commune. My partner, however, was a bit put off by the going rate for this place and the potential for bed critters was also in question as well as cleanliness. Reminding her of one of our room stays in Cuba was enough to help her accept our situation. Nevertheless, she felt that it should have cost much less, rather than equal, to the place we had just left from in Central LA; considering the extremely rustic atmosphere of the space. To be fair, the host's were very friendly & hospitable; we only needed an extra day in LA and didn't realize how off the beaten path this place was. The journey (and the buck) just didn't match up with our prior stay. We had to pack up and leave a place that was in the city (that cost wise was the same- but style wise and comfort were completely opposite) and just weren't ready to leave our cozy classic spot for a hangout spot in the canyons.