My mom and I had an adequate stay at the guest house. We were traveling to oversee some construction in a near by neighborhood. Rosy, our host, was very communicative. And the house adjacent guest house is accurately depicted in the listing. Check-in was smooth, however, when we first arrived we noted that the unit smelled very strongly of perfumed, synthetic, cleaning supplies. This was a huge disappointment. We think it was used on hard surfaces so the bedrooms seemed relatively "safe" from the smell. We wound up eating our first dinner in the bedroom. This was really disappointing! This is an expensive listing and it felt like corners were cut, i.e.: cheap cleaning supplies, opened coffee beans, Irish spring hand soap. I use the word "adequate" because that was our experience. I'm somewhat surprised by the all 5-star reviews. This accommodation met our needs, that was it. Also we could hear sound travel between the unit and the main house (+ dog barking). The property itself was beautiful and we appreciated the view; easy access to Topanga Canyon is also lovely and valuable to us. I would imagine the swimming pool is quite nice, though we didn't get a chance to experience it in February (off season). The appliances worked (note: no stove top, induction style "hot plate"). I was grateful for the heating unit in the living room as we needed it and the space heaters in the bedrooms. The windows in my bedroom didn't open (disappointing); shower-head is low-flow.

This guest house is very well thought out and adequately supplied. It is high up on a curvy canyon road but once you get there it is lovely and quiet. It only takes about 10 minutes to get down to Ventura Blvd. It is pretty much as described. No stove or oven, but there are two sturdy hotplates and a toaster oven and microwave. We ate most meals out so it more than met our needs for cooking. We liked it and would come back.

Quiet, comfortable location. This was a great spot for us!

Great host and a great guest house furnished very well!

We were very comfortable in Rosy’s Topanga property. It had everything we needed. It was fabulous to have a pool, perfectly heated from the California sun, for our kids to play in. We drove into LA twice and didn’t mind the 30-40 minute commute. We just made sure to stay off the freeway during rush hour. Small price to pay to stay away from all the city hubbub.

We had a lovely stay, the place was comfy and private. The views from the pool are beautiful and it was amazing having the pool to enjoy at the end of a day in the city. Would highly recommend

We had a lovely stay, the place was comfy and private. The views from the pool are beautiful and it was amazing having the pool to enjoy at the end of a day in the city. Would highly recommend

We can’t say enough great things about this beautiful house! Rosy was a warm and welcoming host, and the house was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, and a comfortable and quiet place to stay!! Loved it!!

We can’t say enough great things about this beautiful house! Rosy was a warm and welcoming host, and the house was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, and a comfortable and quiet place to stay!! Loved it!!

This property was exactly as depicted and exactly what we needed! The location is perfect - a 15-minute down to Malibu, 5 minutes to Woodland Hills, 10 minutes to Calabasas, 25 to Santa Monica. We (my wife and I and our 15-year-old son) could enjoy all of the great things the area offers, but have our own secluded getaway in the Santa Monica Mountains (including our own pool). And, Rosy was the perfect host - very friendly, kind, helpful, and available. We even found fresh grapefruits (from her tree) waiting for us one morning. We'd definitely go back!

This place was great for our family of 4. The pool was nice and warm. One thing I didn’t realize was that this place is literally connected to the owner’s home. There is a false wall built in so we cannot cross paths on the inside of the House. I was erroneously assuming we were in a guest house that was detached from the main house. Just something to be aware of as it was not what I was assuming. That said, the owner was respectful of our privacy.

We thoroughly enjoyed our all-too-brief stay in Topanga last week! Lounging by and swimming in the heated pool made for an extremely relaxing holiday in the California sunshine. The quiet location of the house worked perfectly for us, and Rosy was gracious and charming (and helpful!) throughout our stay. Definitely recommend, and will DEFINITELY return!

Loved our stay at Topanga. The guesthouse was well equipped and very comfortable, with easy parking directly in front. Cute town of Topanga with restaurants, shops and hiking. A short drive to Malibu, Santa Monica and LA region. We had fun driving up and down the curvy canyon road, the road is very dark at night. Lovely host that lives adjacent to the guest house. Would recommend if you want a peaceful getaway that is close to it all.

Loved our stay at Topanga. The guesthouse was well equipped and very comfortable, with easy parking directly in front. Cute town of Topanga with restaurants, shops and hiking. A short drive to Malibu, Santa Monica and LA region. We had fun driving up and down the curvy canyon road, the road is very dark at night. Lovely host that lives adjacent to the guest house. Would recommend if you want a peaceful getaway that is close to it all.

This place was great for our family of 4. The pool was nice and warm. One thing I didn’t realize was that this place is literally connected to the owner’s home. There is a false wall built in so we cannot cross paths on the inside of the House. I was erroneously assuming we were in a guest house that was detached from the main house. Just something to be aware of as it was not what I was assuming. That said, the owner was respectful of our privacy.

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was very clean. Our host left thoughtful instructions and details like beach towels, water bottles, snacks, and a guide to the area. Great location. Would definitely stay again.

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was very clean. Our host left thoughtful instructions and details like beach towels, water bottles, snacks, and a guide to the area. Great location. Would definitely stay again.

Rosy is a super hostess; couldn't done more or been more friendly (yet not intrusive). Excellent fully equipped home. Like others, we loved the pool and views from the 'back' deck area including sunsets (though no views from the house windows, which was a bit of a disappointment). Rosy kindly warmed the pool for us and our happy toddler on the couple warm days in January. We enjoyed the solitude of Topanga Canyon hillside, though appreciated the location 15 minutes from beaches/ocean and 15 from uphill shopping and dining. Thanks Rosy!

Had a wonderful stay at Rosy's place. The pool and outdoor areas are the perfect place to catch a little sun and relax with a good book. The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. Would definitely book again.

Rosy is a super hostess; couldn't done more or been more friendly (yet not intrusive). Excellent fully equipped home. Like others, we loved the pool and views from the 'back' deck area including sunsets (though no views from the house windows, which was a bit of a disappointment). Rosy kindly warmed the pool for us and our happy toddler on the couple warm days in January. We enjoyed the solitude of Topanga Canyon hillside, though appreciated the location 15 minutes from beaches/ocean and 15 from uphill shopping and dining. Thanks Rosy!

This gem is tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood, but close to Malibu and Santa Monica. The house was very clean with many special touches. Rosy was the perfect host. Highly recommend!

Very nice stay. The property was clean and as described. The outside space and heated pool were wonderful. Would stay again.

The property was very clean and in a great location. Away from the noise of the city but yet not to far to get to Malibu and Santa Monica. Rosy was a jewel of a host and took very good care of us, and yet we still had privacy. The pool was heated and the kids enjoyed it every day. Wonderful stay!

Very nice stay. The property was clean and as described. The outside space and heated pool were wonderful. Would stay again.

Wonderful home with fabulous pool. Very thoughtful owner who made us feel welcomed and cared for.

Wonderful home with fabulous pool. Very thoughtful owner who made us feel welcomed and cared for.

A must stay’

A must stay’

My family stayed in Rosy's property three days in July 2021. It was very hot that time in LA and therefore it was sooo great to use pool after our trips to the city. I think my daughters (13 and 15) just spent hours in the pool. House, garden and pool are well-maintained. Everything is clean and nice. Beds and linen were very comfortable and fresh. Check-in and -out were very easy. Rosy, the host, is awesome person. She lives there too, but we didn't see her if we didn't want to. We would definitely stay by Rosy again. I heard, that Rosy will move soon to Hawaii. It's pity for potential guests((( Hurry up, guys!!!

We loved our stay in this small house. It is an oasis, in the mountains, which is about 10 degrees warmer than the coast in June. The pool is amazing, and for us was private at mostly any time. We had 3 kids with us who at times got loud but no one ever mentioned it to use. So many sitting areas outside, really no need to hand in side the house,, but sleeping was very comfortable. NO complaints - only compliments!

We loved our stay in this small house. It is an oasis, in the mountains, which is about 10 degrees warmer than the coast in June. The pool is amazing, and for us was private at mostly any time. We had 3 kids with us who at times got loud but no one ever mentioned it to use. So many sitting areas outside, really no need to hand in side the house,, but sleeping was very comfortable. NO complaints - only compliments!

We loved this house. So quaint yet modern. Every detail was thought through, lovely bed linens. Pool temperature was warm! Lovely stay