Topanga Secret Cottage

Entire guesthouse in Los Angeles, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lynn
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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In Topanga Canyon, near the trails

A secluded canyon retreat between Santa Monica and Malibu, with hiking trails nearby

A private deck framed by French doors

Three sets of French doors open to a private deck with canyon views all around

Lynn keeps guests coming back

Guests describe Lynn as kind, responsive, and generous, with many returning for repeat stays
The cottage is a large one-bedroom guesthouse, barely visible from our main house. Very private with gorgeous canyon views and absolutely no traffic noise!

The space
We call our guesthouse the "Secret Cottage" because you almost can't believe you can find this much tranquility in Los Angeles County. A simple, rustic kind of elegance prevails in this unique hideaway, accessible by a narrow, bumpy road the likes of which are rarely seen in the first world. Only a mile and a half from the main road, you'll feel like you've gone back in time as you pass horses, goats and sheep along the way. The house has 1 large, well appointed BR with a new mattress and bamboo floors. Comfortable bath with antique vanity connects to both bedroom and living room. Spacious living room has a comfortable sofa bed, and an inflatable mattress is also available. Three sets of French doors open to a lovely deck. A full "foodie" kitchen comes with everything you'll need to cook gourmet meals, usually including honey, eggs and citrus from our ranch when available! Kitchen doors open to a stone patio with a Moroccan tile table. There's a large unheated pool shared with the main house, and breathtaking views in every direction. Roadrunners, coyotes, hawks and hummingbirds share this paradise, and you can eat meals outside most of the year. From the patio, you can even see a distant glimpse of ocean on a (very) clear day. Great for lovers, writers, naturalists, healers, mountain bikers, adventurers, photographers and anyone who loves LA best from a slight distance!

Guest access
The cottage is all yours! The entire property is 12 acres and you are welcome to wander around. Large pool and hot tub are shared with main house only.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Desert view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 371 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Los Angeles, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Topanga is a rustic canyon just outside of the city of LA, between Santa Monica and Malibu. We are in a side canyon within Topanga Canyon, and our neighbors are small ranches and properties with at least 10 acres. The last 1.4 miles of road to the cottage is narrow, but paved and completely passable.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,711 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Barnard College BA, Claremont Grad Sch
Lynn was a documentary filmmaker, but now moving into the art world. Two amazing kids: Jackson is a printmaker in school at CCA and Nora is a writer studying at Pratt in Brooklyn. We have 2 dogs, Hendricks & Yoko, plus chickens and quails. We truly enjoy having airbnb guests in Topanga and Abiquiu. We love to travel ourselves, so it's great fun to meet others who share our passion. But don't worry... we mostly leave you alone to enjoy the place!

Lynn is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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