I stayed here months ago and this place has been on my mind ever since. I just needed a place to…read morecrash after an event. Didn't want to drive all the way home late at night. I didn't do much research and Wasn't expecting much. I was so pleasantly surprised. The parking is extremely easy. The front desk people are so welcoming and kind. The atmosphere is peaceful. The room was adorable and VERY clean. The tv was easy to use (so many are not lately). WiFi worked, lots of extra linens available in the room, very comfortable bed. But the BEST part was the breakfast. What? I didn't want to leave. The food was delicious. But the vibe was like a little farm house bed n breakfast tucked away off some rural country road - when you're fully In the middle of SoCal. Sit and face the estuary and you'll feel like you're in another world. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. I can't wait to go back.

We try to come here at least once a year. This place is so…read morecute and relaxing. The employees provide top notch service. Breakfast is included and fresh baked cookies at check-in. The wine hour is always so pretty. They have three different wines and cheese, fruit, meats, nuts, and veggies included in their wine hour. I love how they always do something special for us when it's our anniversary. This time we received a bottle of prosecco in our room chilled. It was a nice surprise!

This place is incredible. Stayed here while passing through on a long road trip and it was just…read moreeverything I needed and more. Quiet, comfortable, hassle free in every sense, beautiful location right off the beach, friendly professional staff, fantastic breakfast... I can't say enough about this place. 10/10 recommend.

What a gem! For about $200 a night, this place is a true bargain, and anything less than 4 stars is…read morea crime. Here's why: Location: one, ONE block from the beach and 2 minutes from the action Value: reasonable rates and breakfast included Staff: nice and welcoming people Rooms: we stayed at Abbott Kinney room which had a balcony. Very nice. Last, but not least: the historic house is thoughtfully decorated and has a great outside area with flowers and places to sit down enjoying the free evening glass of wine. I am officially now a fan and will strongly recommend this place to my friends. Ah, and don't even bother reading reviews with few stars, as they don't represent reality at all.

Our favorite b&b in Santa Barbara, out of many to choose from. We have been staying here for 20…read moreyears every time we come to town. It's a charming property with a great location and is peaceful. It's our home away from home, and we have brought family and friends here over the years who all loved it too. Special breakfast service and happy hour each evening are so lovely and much more than the usual continental breakfast you'd get elsewhere. Dominique and her staff go out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and well taken care of. And McConnell's once cream is right around the corner! What else could you possibly wish for. We love this place!

We had a rocky start when we stayed here, as the address was a little off for our GPS, and we…read morecouldn't find the place! It was close to midnight when we arrived in LA, and when we called the place to ask how to get there, our sleepy greeter took us around in circles a few times, but we finally found it! We took a larger room [not the cottage, although it looked like a great place to stay for more privacy] which had sole use of one bathroom, and it was more than adequate for our needs. Sylvester served us a gorgeous breakfast every morning, and made sure we were off with bottled water every time we would leave. His demeanor in the morning was truly a great start to every day, and the breakfast was always fresh and HUUUGE portions! The parking is a bit of a pinch when it's full, as you end up somewhat squished between cars or in someone's way, but it was gated, which was lovely. The Secret Garden is situated right off the Sunset Strip, and very little legwork is needed to get to the heart of West Hollywood. For those who are more ambitious, you can walk into the hills, although it's a pretty steep walk. There are two gorgeous cats who walk around and will come and keep you company in your room, if you wish. :)

Amy was an excellent host! My partner and I had been to 2 other hotels prior, which were not very…read moreclean nor accommodating. We had been evacuated from our apartment due to mold, and were under a lot of stress. Amy was a breath of fresh air. She ensured we had everything we needed and even cooked us breakfast every morning. The room was nice and clean too. She truly made a very tough situation much better.

I've stayed in this Sherman oaks Gem and totally loved it. Clean and friendly Amazing breakfast …read more I will highly recommend!

This is such a quaint little bed and breakfast! The owner (Warren) is so nice and friendly. Loved…read morethe entire space, the architecture style (especially all the balcony windows and French windows); interior design; and loved how it's tucked away. The views are great, and loved the wildlife around (humming birds, peacock, and frogs). The breakfast was so delicious too (scrambled eggs, sausages, gluten free muffins, fruit, orange juice and lots of French pressed coffee). Would definitely recommend this place - it's so cozy, peaceful and picturesque. Thank you Warren! I loved my stay!

Loved the Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast! Beautiful location and interior decor. Warren, the…read morehost was beyond nice and friendly. Thank you for the extra cookies! Looking forward to coming back soon.

I recently stayed here, not as a tourist, but as a local. I live in an apartment building nearby…read moreand our hot water had been out for four days, so according to the city, the mgt had to pay to put us up somewhere "habitable." As a local, I had never had a reason to stay in a nearby hotel, but this looked charming and that was what I needed. Somewhere welcoming and cozy. Well..... it was cozy. Welcoming, not so much. Because I'd booked last minute via a third party, apparently they hadn't yet received my reservation. I walked in the front door, (it was unlocked), and then wandered down a small hallway until I saw a sign for "Reception," (there is no one to greet you as you walk in). The "reception" is tucked away around a corner of the kitchen. So, I wandered in there and was immediately admonished I should not be there, and rather coldly asked if I had a reservation. The woman also commented, more to herself than to me, that the front door should've been locked. Not my fault or problem. ANYway, once she finally did find my reservation, and realize I was there legitimately, she said that the room wasn't ready, (it was 5pm), and she'd have to make it up. That wasn't a problem for me, I waited in the living room area and helped myself to the wine and cheese, which was nice. She also, for the record, brought a small heater to my room when I asked if there was a way to turn down the air-conditioning, (it was centrally controlled, and turned off at sunset, so that was fine.) Also on the plus side, the location is nice, the bed was very comfortable, and hot water very hot, (which I greatly appreciated). But the place is showing its wear. There was a light on one side of the bed, but looked like the one that had been on the other had been removed (see pic). And there were small stains on the wall above the toilet. It could use a refresh, especially for almost $400/night. The breakfast which some rave about, was rather lackluster. All cold -- hard boiled eggs, some granola, fruit, hard bagels. I mean, it's ok, but there was nothing hot, and nothing to write home about. Maybe I hit a day when the cook was off? Finally, this review would've been four stars, but for the fact that when I went to check out I was again treated with the same cold and rather put out attitude(?) I asked if I could please get a copy of my receipt and was told it would be emailed to me later in the afternoon (?) Because I needed to turn this into the mgt company, I really wanted to make sure I got it, so I tried to explain my situation, (again no response to the reason I was there), and she quite reluctantly offered to print it out for me. Truly, there's a weird vibe to this place. Almost like you'd somehow wandered into someone else's home and they're annoyed to have you there. Maybe it was just my odd circumstances that made it so, but if the hot water ever goes out in my apartment again, I won't be returning.

The day of out arrival was challenging and daunting. After a full day of work, i had to pick mom up…read moreand head to the vet. Mom had to let go of her service dog of 16 years. Then we journeyed two and a half hours through excessive weather and traffic to arrive. I was ill from not eating, the stressed of the day, the sadness of our loss of our 4-legged family member and car sickness. We arrived in quite a distressed state and needed sleep. When we arrived, we were greeted by Ele. She got us checked in and prepared a dish of crackers, cucumber and orange to address my car sickness. It worked like a charm. She set mom up with a glass of wine and a dish for the charcuterie table. This woman is an angel. The ambiance of the whole place was quiet and relaxing. Sitting by the fireplace looking out at the rain. I was here on work assignment. But Ele and her crew made it the best stay. The rooms are so that they are welcoming Iike home. Entering the room for the first time, we were welcomed with homemade cookies and very comfortable beds. This place is so close to everything. The beach, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. But tucked away. The beauty of the surroundings. The warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The peaceful music and quietness. The smells of baking and rosemary in the yard. The delicious breakfasts and afternoon wine and charcuterie. Every sense was pleased. The whole experience was fabulous. A Big Thank you to Ele and her staff for making this such a special stay Highly recommended to anyone staying in the area.

I've visited a lot of B&Bs and this one is the bomb! The host is amazingly generous and inviting…read more They went overboard with a Leek, Lemon, and Goat Cheese Frittata and a raspberry-blueberry side. Coffee is made fresh by the cup, but I opted for a double-shot breva (half-and-half) cappuccino that perfectly hit that empty mornings spot. We're going to be here for several more days. I promise to update along the way.

The review is for the afternoon tea at the inn as I didn't stay there. A narrow driveway leads you…read moreup to the Inn but there is a clearly marked sign at the entrance. Plenty of parking right in front of the inn. Upon arrival we were seated at their dining room. Old quaint inn. We tried the Lavendar orange grey and fruit garden teas. The fruit garden was our favorite. Their tier consisted of berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches. Also served is a basket of scones along with a platter of deviled eggs. The deviled eggs and the curry chicken sandwhich were my favorite but all the sandwiches were pretty good. Price is a bit high compared to other afternoon teas but we were here for a special occasion. Staff was very nice. She would come and check on us or if we needed something and knocked was very responsive.

Such a cute place and hidden gem in South Pasadena! We came for their high tea and it was so much…read morefun! Delicious fruits, pastries, deviled eggs, sandwiches, madeleines, and scones! So much food that we had boxes of leftovers! We also got to take a tour of the rooms and they were so adorably decorated! Will definitely be recommending this place to out of town guests who visit!

My husband had a last minute work project down the street, and we stayed at Michael's as it was the…read moreclosest (and also most affordable for a work trip) lodging. We never actually ended up meeting Michael in person, as we were a very last minute booking, and over a holiday weekend while Michael was with family. He had some friends staying at his property who hosted us and we had a great experience. Breakfast was delicious, the room was clean, and the communication from Michael and his friends was great. To set expectations, this is not only a designated Bed and Breakfast, but also Michael's full time home and as such looks like a home that is lived in. It felt similar to staying over at a family members house, and we were extremely comfortable and felt welcome. If we are ever in the area again for work or fun I would not hesitate to see if Malibu Bella Vista is available.

My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday, and we loved it! Because we were having an…read moreextravagant meal across the street at Saddle Peak Lodge, we decided to stay overnight, and it made for a magical evening! (Had lunch at Nobu, too!) We stayed in the room with private bath and very much enjoyed the cozy ambiance and well-appointed bathroom. Michael was a delightful host with a warm sense of humor, and he made a killer breakfast served on china and crystal, which we enjoyed overlooking his dramatic mountain views. If you're dining at Saddle Peak, staying with Michael is a real bonus. Also, Michael has installed locks on each rooms and provides a key, so your belongings are safe while you're out enjoying the area.