Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge

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A wooden staircase leading to a balcony with a view of a garden and a building with a red roof.
A compact kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with white chairs, and a black refrigerator.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view into the kitchen area.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sink, and a mirror.
A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, outdoor seating, and a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Topanga State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Topanga, CA
  • Place, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Topanga State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge located?

Located in Encina, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Topanga State Park. Santa Monica Beach and Topanga State Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Santa Monica Mountains / Topanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay with some amazing hosts! Booked this place as a peaceful hideaway following a 7 day cruise. It was so tranquil and serene! This place blew our expectations away! It had everything you could ever imagine! P.s: try the cardamom tea, it is life changing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, wonderfully accommodated and had consideration for the area the supplied what you needed and it was a wonderful stay I will be back and definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable stay

Great location, great host. We wanted to stay someplace convenient, but outside the city and this property delivered. Great hiking nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable place to stay

I really enjoyed staying at this property. It is conveniently located within walking distance to hiking trails. If you’re looking for a place to stay out of the hustle and bustle of the city I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan and Jon were so accommodating. Made sure the place was clean from any pet hair (my wife's allergic), and they even let us use their beach chairs and towels. We had a fantastic stay. Five stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay with local hiking

We stayed for a couple of nights. Quiet neighbourhood with friendly hosts and dog. We walked to Topanga state park so great to leave the car behind for a day (although a very short drive with lots of parking if preferred). Place was very clean and we liked the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax Under the Oaks

Nestled under a canopy of live oak trees, this smartly designed dwelling provides a perfect getaway from the bustle of LA but with easy access to the coast. Megan and Jon are gracious, helpful hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topanga Apt

We had a very pleasant stay. The apt was cozy and had everything we needed. The owners communicated to us throughout which made check in process and our stay easy & relaxing. The location and surrounding area were wonderful as well. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Megan & Jon

Megan & Jon were terrific to work with. They are kind and thoughtful. Property is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful escape from the city

Driving out to this rental was such a a relief. We visited LA for business and it was so nice to get away from the city and relax in the mountains. Everything was clean and the host was very hospitable and responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topanga

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OMG the sweetest little guest house in an absolutely magical environment. All really well thought out and executed. So quiet. Anything you might need in the kitchen to make a nice meal or just heat something up...I look forward to adding this to the rotation for when I need some me time...Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts, Megan and Jon have created a wonderful little slice of heaven located in beautiful Topanga Canyon. We spent a long weekend there. It’s more than just a place to stay. It’s an experience! It’s like a studio apartment that is completely separate from the main house. Very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The patio/deck is exceptional. Megan and Jon were very warm and welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Communication was great prior to our arrival. We can’t wait to go back again. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay near LA

Very clean, comfortable studio guesthouse. We stopped at the nearby market for some food to eat in. We had good breakfast at both TLC and Cafe 27. Convenient location for visiting Malibu and Santa Monica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area next to a park. Good trails. Quiet and pleasant. Comfortable bed and nice interior. It definitely met our expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Find

Perfectly located in a lovely neighborhood. Close to the beach and restaurants. Room was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. Water pressure in the bathroom was surprisingly great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Hidden gem

This is a beautiful property, exactly as represented in the listing. My wife and I loved the neighborhood and the entire area. We will be return renters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

We came to Topanga for a wedding and was looking for a quiet place to spend two nights. This was the perfect place. Megan was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All we needed!!

This Vrbo more than met our expectations. It was as clean as a pin, there was nothing we could have wanted that wasn't available, The property manager was available on site and so friendly. Great location, just about 5 minutes from our son and family's home in Topanga. We are expecting to make return visits. It's a cozy place---
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect, just as described

If you want to escape from the city and feel like you are truly on vacation this is a wonderful place to stay. Gorgeous drive through the canyon and a peaceful neighborhood. Everything is just as it looks in the pictures. Bed is comfy - shower is nice and big and the kitchen is well stocked. Outdoor seating is private and so tranquil. Hosts are very helpful and kind. We highly recommend this guesthouse
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

The Guest House was exactly as presented in the pictures, but even the pictures don't quite do it justice as to its coziness, cleanliness, and details! The deck area was a wonderful place to relax in the evening. I wish I had more time to explore the property, but my friend and I had so many things we wanted to do while visiting the area that we just didn't have the time. Topanga Oaks was a great location, close to many beaches, Topanga State Park, and downtown Los Angeles, but tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the area. The owners also provided lots of information about things to do from dining to recreation and were responsive to questions both prior to and during our stay. It was such a neat area, we truly could have spent a few days just exploring the things to do off the main road to the VRBO! As a native Delawarean who had never been to the West Coast, this was the perfect place to stay to get a taste for the variety that southern California has to offer! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing, magical spot......

We very much enjoyed our stay. Wonderful and interesting hosts, made us feel so very welcome. The quest house was perfect for us, very private, comfortable, well appointed, and in a gorgeous setting. we will be returning soon--thanks again Jon and Megan!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cozy and Quiet

The hosts were super communicative and responsive. As for the neighborhood: Note your experience will vary based on the time of year. Our stay was in January; the weather was temperate, crisp, and cloud free.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and fully furnished. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Perfect location from Santa Monica, beaches, Getty Villa, and excellent local restaurants in Topanga Canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Would definitely return!

It's tucked away in the hills, but convenient. We had a wonderful stay. Everything was new and spotless and the hosts were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

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