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Craftsman Gem Sparkling Between Mountain & Ocean
Family-friendly holiday home in Topanga with a fitness centre
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m
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- Place, Topanga State Park
- Place, Getty Villa
- Place, Santa Monica Beach
- Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
+1
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Craftsman Gem Sparkling Between Mountain & Ocean
This Malibu adjacent, 2 bedroom Craftsman gem is set in the natural beauty of sprawling canyons, just a short drive from the beach & hiking trails. With a blend of vintage charm & tasteful modern upgrades, my property offers a unique and inviting experience. The large solid wood dining table and spacious chairs clad the DINING AREA, claim their identity as the “Great Gatherer,” while a wood burning hearth disclaims cold winter nights. The CB2 Piazza sofa and two large swivel cuddlers surrounded by a sea of pillows, provide a perfect spot to cocoon for reading or enjoying Home Theater projections. The front porch with its harmonious blend of nature and comfort, offers yet another serene place to relax.
UNIQUE OUTDOOR FEATURES
The house is proudly erected on a canyon terrain, surrounded by a lovely fenced yard. The property’s secret garden is a sensory delight, with lavender, scented geraniums, mint, and native plants creating an olfactory journey. A growing orchard, vegetable planters, and an herb garden provide fresh ingredients for your meals. The charming gazebo, small outdoor fitness area with a punching bag and inversion table, and hammocks under a towering olive tree extend your living space into the outdoors. The backyard, shared with guests of the "Pristine Bungalow Nestled in the Topanga Woods" if present, is a tranquil retreat filled with natural beauty.
INVITING INDOOR SPACES
The front door opens onto a collection of interdependent environments that blend harmoniously. The house embodies simplicity and honesty in construction, with a bank of windows inviting natural light and fostering a functional relationship with the surrounding nature.
The living room and dining area feature high ceilings with exposed beams and beautiful wooden frames around all doors and windows.
Wall-to-wall mirrors enhance the sense of space and coziness, while recessed lighting and various accent lights create a warm ambiance.
The room exudes an eclectic feel with subtle flavors of Asia, India, Africa, and France, inviting simplicity and serenity. The stunning vintage maple flooring with its natural patterns adds a pristine and refined feel to the house.
MODERN AMENTIES
Despite its rustic charm, the house offers all the amenities of modern life. The high-tech kitchen**** with bucolic accents is equipped with ample stone countertops, modern cabinetry, and large capacity appliances to streamline meal preparation. You’ll find everything you need to hone your culinary skills, including a baking stand mixer, blender, food processor, juicer, rice maker, yogurt maker, ice cream maker, crepe maker, vegetable steamer, slow cooker, pressure cooker, fondue set, toaster, French press, drip coffee maker, Nespresso machine, tea pot, and both electric and traditional gas kettles. The kitchen’s location adjacent to the exterior entrance and outdoor terrace creates a seamless flow for al fresco dining.
COMFORTABLE AND FLEXIBLE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
The two cozy bedrooms are designed for relaxation. They are temperate and well-ventilated, with large windows allowing natural light to flow in and strategically place mirrors to create small spaces that live large. The first bedroom features a twin bed with a pullout bed on a pop-up frame, offering flexibility with four different configurations: king size, OR one single day bed, to create space for a study/reading room, OR two singles arranged in an L-shape at different levels to accommodate young children. The second bedroom offers a stunning canyon view from its comfortable queen-size bed, with a simple white palette accentuated by vibrant cushions.
TRANQUIL BATHROOM RETREAT
The bathroom, located across from the bedrooms, beckons with its cleansing energy. Carved in natural hues, it features a stone feel softened by water, air, and three different lighting systems: bright, soft, and Himalayan. The earthy tones of the tiling echo the greenery peeking through the window, which you can enjoy while reclining in the inlaid bathtub. Bright white walls adorned with Capiz paper shell flat bead curtains add an element of fluidity to the space.
A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF NATURE AND COMFORT
Expect cleanliness, tranquility, and beauty within and without. By day, enjoy a visual tapestry of trees and vegetation, including California Oaks, Olive trees, ferns, massive boulders, and wildflowers. At night, experience an entrancing symphony orchestrated by frogs and crickets, conducted by owls. A wide variety of wildlife thrives beyond the wooden fence, though inaccessible to guests. The pristine sky often dazzles the stargazer, making this property a true retreat into nature's embrace.
UNIQUE OUTDOOR FEATURES
The house is proudly erected on a canyon terrain, surrounded by a lovely fenced yard. The property’s secret garden is a sensory delight, with lavender, scented geraniums, mint, and native plants creating an olfactory journey. A growing orchard, vegetable planters, and an herb garden provide fresh ingredients for your meals. The charming gazebo, small outdoor fitness area with a punching bag and inversion table, and hammocks under a towering olive tree extend your living space into the outdoors. The backyard, shared with guests of the "Pristine Bungalow Nestled in the Topanga Woods" if present, is a tranquil retreat filled with natural beauty.
INVITING INDOOR SPACES
The front door opens onto a collection of interdependent environments that blend harmoniously. The house embodies simplicity and honesty in construction, with a bank of windows inviting natural light and fostering a functional relationship with the surrounding nature.
The living room and dining area feature high ceilings with exposed beams and beautiful wooden frames around all doors and windows.
Wall-to-wall mirrors enhance the sense of space and coziness, while recessed lighting and various accent lights create a warm ambiance.
The room exudes an eclectic feel with subtle flavors of Asia, India, Africa, and France, inviting simplicity and serenity. The stunning vintage maple flooring with its natural patterns adds a pristine and refined feel to the house.
MODERN AMENTIES
Despite its rustic charm, the house offers all the amenities of modern life. The high-tech kitchen**** with bucolic accents is equipped with ample stone countertops, modern cabinetry, and large capacity appliances to streamline meal preparation. You’ll find everything you need to hone your culinary skills, including a baking stand mixer, blender, food processor, juicer, rice maker, yogurt maker, ice cream maker, crepe maker, vegetable steamer, slow cooker, pressure cooker, fondue set, toaster, French press, drip coffee maker, Nespresso machine, tea pot, and both electric and traditional gas kettles. The kitchen’s location adjacent to the exterior entrance and outdoor terrace creates a seamless flow for al fresco dining.
COMFORTABLE AND FLEXIBLE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
The two cozy bedrooms are designed for relaxation. They are temperate and well-ventilated, with large windows allowing natural light to flow in and strategically place mirrors to create small spaces that live large. The first bedroom features a twin bed with a pullout bed on a pop-up frame, offering flexibility with four different configurations: king size, OR one single day bed, to create space for a study/reading room, OR two singles arranged in an L-shape at different levels to accommodate young children. The second bedroom offers a stunning canyon view from its comfortable queen-size bed, with a simple white palette accentuated by vibrant cushions.
TRANQUIL BATHROOM RETREAT
The bathroom, located across from the bedrooms, beckons with its cleansing energy. Carved in natural hues, it features a stone feel softened by water, air, and three different lighting systems: bright, soft, and Himalayan. The earthy tones of the tiling echo the greenery peeking through the window, which you can enjoy while reclining in the inlaid bathtub. Bright white walls adorned with Capiz paper shell flat bead curtains add an element of fluidity to the space.
A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF NATURE AND COMFORT
Expect cleanliness, tranquility, and beauty within and without. By day, enjoy a visual tapestry of trees and vegetation, including California Oaks, Olive trees, ferns, massive boulders, and wildflowers. At night, experience an entrancing symphony orchestrated by frogs and crickets, conducted by owls. A wide variety of wildlife thrives beyond the wooden fence, though inaccessible to guests. The pristine sky often dazzles the stargazer, making this property a true retreat into nature's embrace.
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Children
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No events allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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About the area
Topanga
Located in Fernwood, a neighbourhood in Topanga, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Candy Cane Lane and Annenberg Community Beach House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Topanga, CA
What's nearby
- Topanga State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Getty Villa - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
- Santa Monica Beach - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
- Santa Monica Pier - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lois Ewen Scenic Overlook - 10 min drive
- Mastro's Ocean Club - 6 min drive
- Endless Color - 17 min walk
- Taco Bell - 9 min drive
- Inn of the Seventh Ray - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by isabelle Ishabala Cenciai
Born and raised in the south of France, I am a linguist, with q deep love for all languages and cultures. I practice yoga, dance, and write. I cherish the homes I have created, enjoy maintaining them and beautifying them for myself and all who visit.
The house is private situated on a two-lot property. I live on the second lot beyond the wooden fence surrounding the area offered for vacation occupancy, and am quick to respond if needed.
It is a joy to share the beautiful surrounding I live in and the lifestyle it affords. My last big voyage was an exotic mother-daughter reunion spending two months traveling through Nepal, India and Sri Lanka with my youngest daughter coming from Australia. Since I started hosting, I have enjoyed welcoming guests from various States and countries. The world comes to me in this way, and being part of Los Angeles, where all cultures are represented, I continue to enjoy a deep connection with people in a spirit of world citizenship. Hosting is a creative expression for me spanning the realms of service, hospitality, interpersonal relations, and cultural exchange. I hope you will appreciate the unique charm and creativity expressed in my hosting.
The house is private situated on a two-lot property. I live on the second lot beyond the wooden fence surrounding the area offered for vacation occupancy, and am quick to respond if needed.
It is a joy to share the beautiful surrounding I live in and the lifestyle it affords. My last big voyage was an exotic mother-daughter reunion spending two months traveling through Nepal, India and Sri Lanka with my youngest daughter coming from Australia. Since I started hosting, I have enjoyed welcoming guests from various States and countries. The world comes to me in this way, and being part of Los Angeles, where all cultures are represented, I continue to enjoy a deep connection with people in a spirit of world citizenship. Hosting is a creative expression for me spanning the realms of service, hospitality, interpersonal relations, and cultural exchange. I hope you will appreciate the unique charm and creativity expressed in my hosting.
Why they chose this property
I chose this neighborhood because it offers a perfect balance of natural beauty and accessibility. Once the home of Mickey Rooney, this Topanga gem is wonderfully situated for gentle ocean breezes in a "climate-perfect" area. Enveloped in natural beauty, with its own poetry at any time of day or year, it invites one to retreat in tranquil simplicity and comfort, while remaining within minutes to civilization.
This is not an Ikea clad-for-profit-only rental, but a unique, charming, well cared for home and property. Here, time and space blend seamlessly, allowing you to navigate effortlessly between nature and civilization, mountain and ocean, social life and seclusion, arts and technology. You will enjoy both modernity and vintage charm, comfort and ruggedness, domestication and wilderness.
It's ideal for taking a break from the city and the busyness of life, offering a space where you can be quiet, secluded, and creative, or social, active, and busy, as you wish.
This harmonious blend of qualities is why I chose this neighborhood.
This is not an Ikea clad-for-profit-only rental, but a unique, charming, well cared for home and property. Here, time and space blend seamlessly, allowing you to navigate effortlessly between nature and civilization, mountain and ocean, social life and seclusion, arts and technology. You will enjoy both modernity and vintage charm, comfort and ruggedness, domestication and wilderness.
It's ideal for taking a break from the city and the busyness of life, offering a space where you can be quiet, secluded, and creative, or social, active, and busy, as you wish.
This harmonious blend of qualities is why I chose this neighborhood.
What makes this property unique
This property is unique in its ability to offer several distinct experiences within one enchanting space. The secret garden in the back will take you on an olfactory journey amidst lavender, scented geraniums, mint, and native plants. A growing orchard, vegetable planters, and herb garden provide a farm-to-table experience right at home.
The outdoor area is further enhanced by a charming gazebo, a small fitness zone with a punching bag and inversion table, and hammocks sheltered by towering olive trees. These features expand your outdoor living space beyond the inviting front porch and side terrace, creating a serene retreat that seamlessly blends nature and comfort. This harmonious combination of diverse elements is what makes this property truly stand out from the rest.
Inside, the home continues to impress with its thoughtful design and attention to detail. High ceilings with exposed beams, wall-to-wall mirrors, and eclectic décor create a spacious yet cozy atmosphere. The stunning vintage maple flooring and natural light flowing through large windows bring a sense of warmth and tranquility.
The kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring modern appliances, ample stone countertops, and bucolic accents that make meal preparation a pleasure. Whether you're cooking a gourmet meal or baking a simple treat, you'll find everything you need to hone your culinary skills.
Each bedroom offers a unique and relaxing experience, with comfortable mattresses, high-quality organic bedding, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The bathroom, with its natural stone feel and three different lighting systems, provides a spa-like experience.
This property is not just a place to stay; it's a sanctuary where you can unwind, be creative, and reconnect with nature. Its blend of modern amenities and vintage charm, combined with the tranquility of its natural surroundings, makes it a truly unique and unforgettable retreat.
The outdoor area is further enhanced by a charming gazebo, a small fitness zone with a punching bag and inversion table, and hammocks sheltered by towering olive trees. These features expand your outdoor living space beyond the inviting front porch and side terrace, creating a serene retreat that seamlessly blends nature and comfort. This harmonious combination of diverse elements is what makes this property truly stand out from the rest.
Inside, the home continues to impress with its thoughtful design and attention to detail. High ceilings with exposed beams, wall-to-wall mirrors, and eclectic décor create a spacious yet cozy atmosphere. The stunning vintage maple flooring and natural light flowing through large windows bring a sense of warmth and tranquility.
The kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring modern appliances, ample stone countertops, and bucolic accents that make meal preparation a pleasure. Whether you're cooking a gourmet meal or baking a simple treat, you'll find everything you need to hone your culinary skills.
Each bedroom offers a unique and relaxing experience, with comfortable mattresses, high-quality organic bedding, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The bathroom, with its natural stone feel and three different lighting systems, provides a spa-like experience.
This property is not just a place to stay; it's a sanctuary where you can unwind, be creative, and reconnect with nature. Its blend of modern amenities and vintage charm, combined with the tranquility of its natural surroundings, makes it a truly unique and unforgettable retreat.
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